What content must be marked on cosmetic packaging?
Many brand customers pay more attention to the issue of cosmetic packaging when planning cosmetics processing. However, as for how the content information should be marked on cosmetic packaging, most customers may not be very familiar with it. Today we will talk about how to distinguish products from the outer packaging of cosmetics, and understand what kind of cosmetic packaging is qualified packaging, so as to help everyone choose when buying cosmetics, and colleagues in the cosmetics industry can also design products according to the standards. Package.
1. What content must be marked on cosmetic packaging?
1. Product name
In principle, the name of cosmetics should include the trademark name (or brand name), common name and attribute name. The trademark name must be marked with a trademark symbol, such as R or TM. R is a registered trademark and a trademark that has obtained a trademark certificate; TM is a trademark that is being registered. There should be at least one complete name in the label, that is, except for the trademark, all words or symbols in the name should use the same font and size, and there should be no gaps.
The common name should be accurate and scientific, and can be words indicating the raw materials, main functional ingredients or product functions. When raw materials or functional ingredients are used as common names, they must be the raw materials and ingredients contained in the product formula, except for words that are only understood as product color, luster, or smell, such as pearl color, fruit type, rose type, etc. When using function as a common name, the function must be a function that the product actually has.
Attribute names should indicate the objective form of the product and abstract names are not allowed. However, for products whose attributes are already known to consumers, the attribute name can be omitted, such as: lipstick, rouge, lip gloss, facial gloss, cheek gloss, hair gloss, eye gloss, eye shadow, conditioner, essence, facial mask, hair mask, cheek Red, armor color, etc.
2. Net content
For liquid cosmetics, the net content is indicated by volume; for solid cosmetics, the net content is indicated by mass; for semi-solid or viscous cosmetics, the net content is indicated by mass or volume. The minimum font height must not be less than 2mm. Note that milliliter should be written as mL, not ML.
3. Full ingredient list
Use “ingredients” as the guide word to list the true and complete ingredients of the product. The packaging ingredients should be consistent with the formula ingredients and product properties.
4. Product efficacy description
Truly inform consumers about the functions of the product so that they can understand and purchase it, but the following claims are prohibited:
Prohibited Words on Cosmetic Labels (Part)
A. False and exaggerated terms: special effect; high efficiency; full effect; strong effect; quick effect; quick whitening; whitening in one go; effective in XX days; effective in XX cycles; super strong; activated; all-round; comprehensive; safe; non-toxic; fat-dissolving , liposuction, burning fat; slimming; slimming face; slimming legs; losing weight; prolonging life; improving (protecting) memory; improving skin resistance to irritation; eliminating; clearing; dissolving dead cells; removing (removing) wrinkles; smoothing wrinkles; repairing broken elasticity (strength) fiber; prevent hair loss; use new coloring mechanism to never fade; quickly repair skin damaged by ultraviolet rays; renew skin; destroy melanocytes; block (hinder) the formation of melanin; enlarge breasts; breast enlargement; make breasts plump; prevent Breast sagging; improving (promoting) sleep; soothing sleep, etc.
B. Express or imply the therapeutic effects and effects on diseases: treatment; sterilization; bacteriostasis; sterilization; antibacterial; Sensitivity; alleviation of sensitivity; desensitization; desensitization; improvement of sensitive skin; improvement of allergy phenomena; reduction of skin sensitivity; calmness; sedation; regulation of qi; movement of qi; activating blood; muscle growth; nourishing blood; calming the mind; nourishing the brain; replenishing qi; unblocking meridians ; Stomach bloating and peristalsis; Diuretic; Expelling cold and detoxification; Regulating endocrine; Delaying menopause; Replenishing kidneys; Expelling wind; Hair growth; Preventing cancer; Anti-cancer; Removing scars; Lowering blood pressure; Preventing and treating high blood pressure; Treatment; Improving endocrine; Balancing hormones; Preventing ovaries and uterine dysfunction; remove toxins from the body; adsorb lead and mercury; dehumidify; moisturize dryness; treat armpit odor; treat body odor; treat vaginal odor; cosmetic treatment; eliminate spots; spot-removing; spot-free; treat alopecia areata; reduce various types of diseases layer by layer Color spots; new hair growth; hair regeneration; black hair growth; hair loss prevention; rosacea; wound healing and removal of toxins; relief of spasms and convulsions; reduction or relief of disease symptoms, etc.
C. Medical terminology: prescription; prescription; clinically observed in ×× cases with obvious effects; papules; pustules; tinea manuum; onychomycosis; tinea corporis; tinea capitis; tinea cruris; tinea pedis; athlete’s foot; tinea pedis; tinea versicolor ; Psoriasis; infectious eczema; seborrheic alopecia; pathological alopecia; hair follicle activation; colds; menstrual pain; myalgia; headache; abdominal pain; constipation; asthma; bronchitis; indigestion; insomnia; knife wounds; burns; scalds; Names or symptoms of diseases such as carbuncle; folliculitis; skin infection; skin and facial spasm; names of bacteria, fungi, candida, pityrosporum, anaerobic bacteria, odontosporum, acne, hair follicle parasites and other microorganisms; estrogen, male Hormones, hormones, antibiotics, hormones; drugs; Chinese herbal medicine; central nervous system; cell regeneration; cell proliferation and differentiation; immunity; affected areas; scars; joint pain; frostbite; frostbite; stretch marks; oxygen exchange between skin cells; redness and swelling; lymph fluid; capillaries; lymphatic poison, etc.
5. How to use
Clearly describe how to use the product, which can include the use process, use time, and specific parts used. It needs to be clear and easy to understand. If the text is not clear, graphics can be used to assist the explanation.
6. Production enterprise information
When the product is independently produced by a company with production qualifications, the name, address, and production license number of the production company can be marked. If the product is entrusted for processing, the name and address of the entrusting party and the entrusted party, as well as the entrusted party’s production license number, need to be marked. If a product is entrusted to multiple factories for processing at the same time, the information of each cosmetics factory must be marked. All must be marked on the packaging. The address of the trustee shall be based on the actual production address on the production license.
7. Place of origin
Cosmetics labels should indicate the actual production and processing place of the cosmetics. The actual production and processing place of cosmetics should be marked at least to the provincial level according to the administrative division.
8. Implement standards
Cosmetics labels should be marked with the national standards, industry standard numbers implemented by the enterprise, or the registered enterprise standard number. Each type of product has corresponding execution standards. In many cases, execution standards are also the testing standards for testing products, so they are very important.
9. Warning information
Necessary warning information should be marked on cosmetic labels, such as conditions of use, methods of use, precautions, possible adverse reactions, etc. Encourage cosmetics labels to indicate “This product may cause allergic reactions in a small number of humans. If you feel unwell, please stop using it immediately.” Cosmetics whose improper use or storage may cause damage to the cosmetics themselves or may endanger human health and personal safety, and cosmetics suitable for special groups such as children, must be marked with precautions, Chinese warning instructions, and storage conditions that meet the shelf life and safety requirements, etc. .
The following types of cosmetics should carry corresponding warnings on their labels:
a. Pressure filling aerosol products: The product must not be hit; it should be used away from fire sources; the product storage environment should be dry and ventilated, with the temperature below 50°C. It should avoid direct sunlight and away from fire and heat sources; the product should be placed Keep out of reach of children; do not puncture empty cans of the product or throw them into fire; keep a distance from the skin when spraying, avoid mouth, nose, and eyes; do not use when the skin is damaged, inflamed, or itchy.
b. Foam bath products: Use according to instructions; excessive use or prolonged contact may cause irritation to the skin and urethra; discontinue use when rash, redness or itching occurs; keep out of the reach of children.
10. Production date and shelf life or production batch number and expiration date
Cosmetics labels should clearly indicate the production date and shelf life of the cosmetics, or the production batch number and expiration date. There can only be one and only one set of two sets of labeling contents. For example, the shelf life and production batch number cannot be marked, nor can both the shelf life and the production date be marked. Batch number and expiry date.
11. Inspection certificate
Cosmetics labels must contain product quality inspection certificates.
12. Other annotation contents
The scope of use and method of use marked on the label of cosmetics should comply with the safety requirements of the raw materials they contain. For example, if some raw materials can only be used in products that are rinsed off after use or cannot come into contact with mucous membranes during use, the label content of cosmetics containing these raw materials should comply with these usage restrictions. If cosmetics contain restricted substances, restricted preservatives, restricted ultraviolet absorbers, restricted hair dyes, etc. stipulated in the current “Hygienic Code for Cosmetics”, the corresponding use conditions and conditions should be marked on the label in accordance with the requirements of the “Hygienic Code for Cosmetics”. Precautions.
2. What contents are not allowed to be marked on cosmetic packaging labels?
1. Content that exaggerates functions, falsely promotes, and belittles similar products;
2. Content that expressly or implicitly has medical effects;
3. Product names that are likely to cause misunderstanding or confusion among consumers;
4. Other contents prohibited by laws, regulations and national standards.
5. Except for registered trademarks, the pinyin and foreign fonts used in logos must not be larger than the corresponding Chinese characters.
