Types of products

According to Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, "‘cosmetic product’ means any substance or mixture intended to be placed in contact with the external parts of the human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips and external genital organs) or with the teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity with a view exclusively or mainly to cleaning them, perfuming them, changing their appearance, protecting them, keeping them in good condition or correcting body odours."

This definition covers leave-on or rinse-off products, such as creams, shampoos, soaps, fragrances, toothpaste, make-up and make-up removers, deodorants, etc.