Importing Korean beauty products: what are the stakes for European compliance?
Beauty products imported from South Korea continue to account for an increasing share of the global cosmetics market. Their quantity and diversity can pose problems in terms of compliance. Moreover, the trends specific to this market also tend to impose challenges specific to 2020.
New ingredients and claims
Increasingly innovative, Korean cosmetics use new ingredients but also offer new claims for cosmetic products. In the European Union, many ingredients are banned, and claims are highly regulated. Therefore, particular care must be taken when importing Korean cosmetic products to ensure that they are safe and comply with the European Cosmetics Regulation ((EC) No 1223/2009).
The completion of the product information file, or PIF, of the cosmetic product, and therefore the evaluation of its safety, can be subcontracted. EcoMundo accompanies you both thanks to the expertise of its consultants and thanks to COSMETIC Factory, software dedicated to the life cycle of the cosmetic product.
Post Covid-19: products tending to be borderline
The global Covid-19 pandemic has had and continues to have many repercussions on consumer habits. Consumers are increasingly looking for impeccable hygiene to avoid contamination. For this reason, more and more hand cleaning products are coming onto the market. In Europe, such a product, depending on its claims or composition, can be classified as a cosmetic or biocidal product. Particular care must be taken before the product is placed on the market as the obligations arising from each category are entirely different.
K-beauty and natural products
One of the trends in K-beauty is the importance given to "natural" beauty products. The existence of standards and certifications in terms of organic or natural cosmetic products or even directives, depending on the country, makes this type of claim sometimes complicated to use. EcoMundo recommends that you find out how to use these terms before marketing your products. For more information, we invite you to watch the replay of the webinar on organic and natural cosmetics.
K-beauty: a global trend
Cosmetics imported from Korea have been the rising star of the global cosmetics industry for some years now. This market, by its influence, has important consequences for companies. Its growth is well known and its size should reach $21.8 billion by 2026, with an annual growth rate estimated at 11.3% according to a recent study.
EcoMundo, based both in Europe and South Korea, assists you in the regulatory anticipation and import of your cosmetic products.
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