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| COSMETICS 1 | COSMETICS PRODUCERS ARE NOW OBLIGED TO REPLY By Carmel Attard - Forum Malta fl-Ewropa Towards the end of August, the European Commission published guidelines on what has become compulsory information that is to be made available by manufacturers or distributors of cosmetic products if and when they are requested to do so by consumers. These guidelines show that consumers in EU Member States have the choice of either writing to the company at the address mentioned on the package of the cosmetic product, or to phone them or to post a question on the manufacturer’s website. The cosmetics industry has created a central public directory of those companies that have their cosmetic products on the EU market. Consumers have the right to obtain information on undesirable effects that may have been reported to the cosmetics industry regarding their products. Producers are also obliged to inform consumers on quantitative and qualitative composition of cosmetic products. Member States, on their part, have to ensure that companies fulfil these obligations. The guidelines published by the Commission were drawn up in close cooperation with the EU Member States and stakeholders. These guidelines require manufacturers of cosmetic products or the person responsible for marketing an imported cosmetic product to provide, on request, appropriate information on the frequency and nature of undesirable effects linked to the product, as well as all undesirable effects reported to the companies. Companies would be able to compute a value for the number of undesirable effects per 100,000,000 units of the product placed on the market. The Commission defines an “undesirable effect” of a cosmetic product, as an adverse effect on human health, such as irritant and allergic effects, cosmetic acne, phototoxic effects, photosensitivity, anaphylactic shock and itching, which occur from the normal or reasonably foreseeable use of the product. Undesirable effects do not include, for instance, effects resulting from abuse or misuse of the product or those related to associated items, such as packaging. Cosmetics producers are obliged to provide what is termed as quantitative information on those substances, such as explosive, oxidising, easily flammable, toxic, harmful, corrosive or irritant substances, classified as dangerous under the terms of a 1967 Community Directive (Directive 67/548/EEC). The central public directory listing companies marketing cosmetic products on the EU market was set up by the European Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association (COLIPA). The directory allows consumers seeking information to obtain the contact details of the producer they wish to question by mail, telephone or internet. For a consumer to find contact details for the cosmetic company, he or she must search the directory by the company name which usually is found on the packaging or labelling of the product. The Directory provides contact points in each Member State. In some cases, a customer may access the company websites or emails directly. EU consumers may correspond with the company using any official language of the European Union, providing full details of the product such as brand name, product type, batch code, country of purchase. Consumers should receive a reply within three weeks. However, in some cases, a company might ask for further details about the product in order to identify correctly and provide the right answer and information. EU Commissioner for Industry, Guenter Verheugen said this initiative “will make life easier for consumers and industry”, adding: “Consumers can have access to full information on composition and on undesirable effects of cosmetics. This transparency helps them to make their choice in the large range of products present in the internal market.” A spokesperson for Verheugen said that what was new in this initiative was not the right of consumers to write to ask for information from cosmetics industry, but the requirement on the producers to respond. The European Directory of Cosmetic Companies is available at http://www. european-cosmetics.info The guidelines can be accessed from http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/cosmetics/ html/cosm_guidance_docs.htm More information is also available from Forum Malta fl-Ewropa on 2590 9101 or email info.forum@gov.mt . 4 L&S | SEPTEMBER ’06
| LIFE&STYLE | THE BENEFITS OF A GOOD MASK Somehow, we have finally got tuned in to cleansing and moisturising our faces. Unfortunately, we aren’t quite as diligent with our use of masks. THE WEEKLY MASK Masking on a weekly basis can be incredibly relaxing and also good for your skin. There are masks in every price range on the market and as simple to use as a tub of yoghurt. In a nutshell masks re-hydrate your skin or if you have oily skin, soak up the excess oil and tighten up the pores. Moreover, they provide 20 minutes of sheer relaxation. CLAY MASKS These are often used to clean out the pores especially around the nose that can contribute to blackheads. You want to keep these pores clean, so that they don’t stretch. The larger the pores, the more room for oil to get trapped in. OILY SKIN MASK As an option to the market products, you might want to try Milk of Magnesia. It’s just as effective and magnesium is known for its disinfecting properties. It works wonders on absorbing oil. BODY MASKS The rest of your body can also benefit from a mask – especially your back. A mask can be applied with a back sponge or if someone is around to help, smear it on. Leave the mask on for 10 minutes, then wash off under the shower. . L&S | SEPTEMBER ’06 5
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