About the Cosmetic Label Generator
Entering the European beauty market means complying with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, which governs the safety and packaging of personal care products. Designed for brand owners and formulators, our EU cosmetic label generator ensures you include mandatory elements like the correct INCI list formatting, the Period After Opening (PAO) symbol, nominal content, and Responsible Person details.
How it works
- Enter your Responsible Person (RP) name and registered EU/UK address.
- Specify the nominal net content by weight or volume.
- Input your ingredient list using correct INCI terminology.
- Select the appropriate shelf life to generate the Period After Opening (PAO) open-jar symbol.
- Download your compliant artwork file for printing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Responsible Person (RP) on an EU cosmetic label?
The Responsible Person is a designated legal entity or individual within the EU who ensures the product complies with all safety and regulatory requirements before it is placed on the market.
What does the open-jar (PAO) symbol mean?
The Period After Opening (PAO) symbol indicates the useful lifetime of a cosmetic product after its package has been opened for the first time, typically shown in months (e.g., '12M').
How must ingredients be listed on European cosmetics?
Ingredients must be listed using the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) names, in descending order of weight for ingredients making up more than 1% of the product.
Do I need to declare fragrance allergens?
Yes, specific fragrance allergens must be declared individually in the INCI list if their concentration exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
References
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — European Parliament rules on cosmetic products, safety, and packaging.
- European Commission CosIng Database — Official registry for cosmetic ingredient information and INCI nomenclature.