What must be marked on cosmetic packaging?

Many brand owners pay more attention to the issue of cosmetic packaging when planning cosmetic processing, but as for how to mark the content information 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.

What are the contents that must be marked on cosmetic packaging?
1.Product name

In principle, cosmetic names should include trade names (or brand names), generic names and attribute names. The trademark name should be marked with a trademark symbol, such as R or TM, where R is a registered trademark and a trademark that has obtained a trademark certificate; TM is a registered trademark. There should be at least one complete name in the label, that is, except for the trademark, the words or symbols in the name should use the same font and font size, and there should be no gaps.

Generic names should be accurate and scientific, and can be words indicating 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 a function is used as a generic 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 should not be used. However, for products that consumers already know their attributes, the attribute name can be omitted, such as: lipstick, rouge, lip gloss, face color, cheek color, hair color, eye color, eye shadow, conditioner, essence, mask, hair mask, cheek Red, A 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 font height must be at least 2mm. Note that milliliters should be written as mL, not ML.

3. Full ingredient list

List the true full ingredients of the product, using "ingredients" as a guide. The packaging ingredients should be consistent with the formula ingredients and product properties.

4. Product efficacy description

Truthfully inform consumers of the function of the product in order to understand and purchase, but the following claims are prohibited:

Prohibited words in cosmetic labels (part)

A. False and exaggerated terms: special effect; high efficiency; full effect; strong effect; quick effect; quick whitening; one whitening; XX days are effective; XX period effective; super strong; activation; all-round; comprehensive; safe; non-toxic; , liposuction, fat burning; slimming; thin face; thin legs; weight loss; prolong life; improve (protect) memory; improve skin anti-irritant; eliminate; clear; dissolve dead cells; remove (remove) wrinkles; smooth wrinkles; repair fracture elasticity (force) fiber; stop loss; adopt a new coloring mechanism to never fade; quickly repair skin damaged by ultraviolet rays; renew skin; destroy melanocytes; block (hinder) the formation of melanin; breast enhancement; breast enhancement; plump breasts; prevention Breast sagging and sagging; improve (promote) sleep; sleep well, etc.

B. The therapeutic effect and effect on the disease expressed or implied: treatment; sterilization; bacteriostasis; sterilization; antibacterial; sterilization; antibacterial; disinfection; detoxification; anti-inflammatory; anti-inflammatory; Sensitivity; allergy relief; desensitization; desensitization; improve sensitive skin; improve allergic phenomenon; reduce skin sensitivity; calm; calm; ; Stomach distension and peristalsis; Diuresis; Dispel cold and detoxification; Regulate endocrine; Delay menopause; Bushen; and uterine dysfunction; removal of toxins in the body; adsorption of lead and mercury; dehumidification; moisturizing; treatment of underarm odor; treatment of body odor; treatment of yin odor; beauty treatment; elimination of spots; Pigmentation; hair regeneration; hair regrowth; black hair growth; hair removal; rosacea; wound healing to remove toxins; relieving spasms and convulsions; alleviating or relieving disease symptoms, etc.

C. Medical terms: prescription; prescription; clinical observation of cases has obvious effect; papules; pustules; tinea pedis; onychomycosis; tinea corporis; tinea capitis; tinea cruris; ; psoriasis; infectious eczema; seborrheic alopecia; pathological alopecia; hair follicle activation; common cold; menstrual pain; myalgia; headache; abdominal pain; constipation; asthma; bronchitis; indigestion; insomnia; cuts; burns; scalds; Carbuncle; folliculitis; skin infection; dramatic spasm and other disease names or symptoms; bacteria, fungi, Candida, Pityrosporum, anaerobic bacteria, dental bacteria, acne, hair follicle parasites and other microorganism names; estrogen, male hormones, hormones, antibiotics, hormones; drugs; Chinese herbal medicine; central nervous system; cell regeneration; cell proliferation and differentiation; immunity; affected area; scars; joint pain; frostbite; frostbite; stretch marks; oxygen exchange between skin cells; redness and swelling; lymphatic fluid; capillaries; Lymphatics, etc.

5. How to use
Clearly describe the use method of the product, including the use process, use time, and specific parts of use. It needs to be clear and easy to understand. If the text is unclear, you can use graphics to assist in the explanation.

6. Production enterprise information
When the product is independently produced by an enterprise with production qualifications, the name, address and production license number of the manufacturer can be marked. If the product is entrusted processing, the name and address of the entrusting party, the enterprise name and address of the entrusting party, and the production license number of the entrusting party need to be marked. If a product is entrusted to be processed by multiple factories at the same time, the information of each cosmetic factory must be marked on the packaging. The address of the trustee shall be subject to the actual production address on the production license.

7. Origin
Cosmetics labels shall indicate the actual production and processing locations of the cosmetics. The actual production and processing places of cosmetics shall be marked at least in the provincial-level regions according to the administrative divisions.

8. Execution of standards
Cosmetics logos should be marked with the national standard, industry standard number or the registered enterprise standard number implemented by the enterprise. Each type of product has corresponding implementation standards. In many cases, the implementation standards are also the testing standards for testing products, so it is very important. Our common cosmetic implementation standards can be referred to as follows:

9. Warning information
Necessary warning information should be marked on the cosmetic label, such as conditions of use, methods of use, precautions, possible adverse reactions, etc. Encourage cosmetics labels to identify "this product has allergic reactions to a small number of humans. If you feel uncomfortable, please stop using it immediately". Any cosmetics that are easily damaged by improper use or storage or may endanger human health and personal safety, as well as 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 be marked with corresponding warnings on the label:

a. Pressure-filled aerosol products: the product should not be impacted; it should be used away from fire sources; the product storage environment should be dry and ventilated, and the temperature should be below 50 degree , avoid direct sunlight, and keep away from fire and heat sources; products should be placed in keeping out of reach of children; do not pierce or throw empty cans into the fire; keep away from the skin when spraying, avoid mouth, nose, and eyes, and do not use it when the skin is broken, inflamed or itchy.

b. Foam bath products: use as directed; excessive use or prolonged contact can cause irritation to the skin and urethra; discontinue use when rash, redness, or itching occurs; keep out of reach of children.

10. Production date and shelf life or production batch number and expiration date
Cosmetic labels should clearly indicate the production date and shelf life or production batch number and expiry date of the cosmetic product. There are two groups of labels and there can only be one group. Lot number and expiration date.

11. Inspection certificate
Cosmetics labels must contain product quality inspection certificates.

12. Other marked content
The scope of use and method of use marked on the cosmetic label should meet the safety requirements of the raw materials contained in it. For example, some raw materials are limited to products that are rinsed off after use or cannot contact mucous membranes during use, and the labeling content of cosmetics containing these raw materials should comply with these use restrictions. If cosmetics contain restricted substances, restricted preservatives, restricted UV absorbers, restricted hair dyes, etc. stipulated in the current "Hygienic Standards for Cosmetics", the corresponding conditions of use and precautions.

2. What contents shall not be marked on cosmetic packaging labels?

1. Content that exaggerates functions, falsely promotes, and degrades similar products;
   

2. Contents that express or imply medical effects;
   

3. Product names that are likely to cause misunderstanding or confusion to consumers;
   

4. Content prohibited by other laws, regulations and national standards.
   

5. Except for registered trademarks, the pinyin and foreign characters used in the logo shall not be larger than the corresponding Chinese characters.