Cosmetic products

Ehlers, Ehlers & Partner is active in the field of cosmetic law.

For example, we do the following for our clients:

  • Advice and representation in connection with the development of a cosmetic product
  • Examination of the marketability of the material composition of the cosmetic product and delimitation to other legal classifications, in particular to pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs and biocides
  • Preparation, testing and optimization of contracts related to cosmetic products (manufacturing contract, import contract, liability agreement, distribution contract, etc.)
  • Examination and protection of product names and trademarks
  • Examination and advice in connection with the application and labelling of cosmetic products
  • Monitoring, verification and preparation of safety assessments, product documents and product dossiers
  • Competition warnings and injunctions in the cosmetics sector
  • Presentation, including conformity with Directive 87/357/EEC
  • Labelling
  • Instructions for use and disposal
    any other particulars or information

Ehlers, Ehlers & Partner will be delighted to advise you on all issues related to the development, marketability, demarcation, manufacture, labelling, marketing and distribution of cosmetic products.

We support you in the following areas:

  • Product development
  • Verification of marketability
  • Distinction from other products
  • Manufacturing and contract manufacturing
  • Delimitation of responsibilities
  • Verification of advertising claims
  • Import and export
  • Safety assessment and monitoring

Due to the direct application to the body, the safety of cosmetic products is an absolute must. No sector is growing and expanding as fast as the cosmetics industry. Compliance with the cosmetics law is therefore absolutely necessary.

The determination of whether a product is a cosmetic product must be made on the basis of a case-by-case assessment, taking into account all the characteristics of the product.

Cosmetic products include:

Creams, emulsions, lotions, gels and oils for skin care, face masks, make-up bases (liquids, pastes, powders), face powders, body powders, foot powders, toilet soaps, deodorant soaps, perfumes, toilet waters and cologne water, bath and shower additives (salt, foam, oil, gel), hair removers, deodorants and sweat inhibitors, hair dyes, hair waves, straighteners hairdressing products, hair fixers, hair cleaners (lotions, powders, shampoos), hair care products (lotions, creams, oils), hair care products (lotions, varnishes, brilliants), shaving products (including pre- and post-treatment products), make-up and make-up remover products, lip care and cosmetics, dental and oral care products, nail care and cosmetics, external intimate care products, Son Agents, Self-tanning agents, Skin bleach, Anti-wrinkle agents