Understanding the legalities of selling Natural Products to the General Public

We will cover:

· Step-by-step guide to understanding the regulations

· Sections of the new regulations: Articles and annexes

· Definition of the term ‘cosmetic’ – which products does the law apply to?

· Responsible person and/or distributor and their obligations

· Product testing and safety assessment

· Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS)

· Batching

· Product information file (PIF) – records keeping

· On-line Product Notification Process (CPNP) – formulations, restricted and prohibited substances, allowed colorants, preservatives, UV-filters, substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction, etc)

· International Fragrance Association’s (IFRA) standards for the use of fragrances and/or essential oils

· Animal testing

· Labelling requirements including list of ingredients and allergens, warnings, ‘best before’ dates, etc

· Claims of efficacy

· Other aspects

· Helpful templates