chapter 14 cosmetic safety and legislation

Question 1

define legislation

Answer 1

regulatory mechanisms (mainly control of “safe” ingredients) to ensure that cosmetic products sold are safe and efficacious

Question 2

main requirements of legislation to cosmetic manufacturers and importers (5)

Answer 2

● legal authority
● cosmetic definition
● control system
● cosmetic packaging and ingredient labelling
● restrictions on ingredients

Question 3

other requirements of legislation to cosmetic manufacturers and importers (3)

Answer 3

● registration of cosmetic establishments
● implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and certification conducted by approved inspection authority
● Product Information File (PIF) with
1. adverse experience reporting
2. safety and claim substantiation

Question 4

positive vs negative listing of ingredients

Answer 4

positive: permitted ingredients
negative: restricted or prohibited

Question 5

annex II in ACD

Answer 5

list of prohibited substances eg drugs

Question 6

annex III in ACD

Answer 6

list of restricted substances

Question 7

annex IV of ACD

Answer 7

list of permitted colouring agents

Question 8

annex VI of ACD

Answer 8

list of permitted preservatives

Question 9

annex VII of ACD

Answer 9

list of permitted UV filters

Question 10

annex V of ACD

Answer 10

no longer avail