EU Cosmetic Label Compliance Service

Get Your EU Cosmetic Label Audited in 60 Seconds

Upload your cosmetic label and get an instant 14-point compliance audit against EU Regulation EC 1223/2009 — covering INCI lists, allergen declarations, Responsible Person requirements, PAO, claims, and more. No waiting. No consultancy fees. Results in under a minute.

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Who Uses This Cosmetic Label Compliance Service?

LabelCheck is built for anyone who needs to verify EU cosmetic label compliance quickly and reliably — without waiting weeks for a consultancy quote.

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Cosmetic Brands & Startups

Launching in the EU or extending to new markets? Catch compliance gaps before print runs or CPNP notification. Avoid costly label recalls.

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Contract Manufacturers

Verify customer-supplied label artwork against EC 1223/2009 before you start production. Protect yourself from liability with a documented audit trail.

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Regulatory Consultants

Screen multiple client labels quickly and efficiently. Use LabelCheck as a first-pass triage tool before deep manual review. Serve more clients at lower cost.

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E-commerce & Amazon Sellers

EU cosmetics sold online must comply with EC 1223/2009 regardless of channel. Avoid marketplace delisting, customs holds, or RAPEX notifications.

14 Compliance Criteria

What Your EU Cosmetic Label Audit Covers

Every audit reviews 14 mandatory criteria derived directly from EU Regulation 1223/2009 and related legislation. Each finding links to the specific article.

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INCI Ingredient ListArt. 19(1)(g)

Correct format, descending order by weight, INCI nomenclature

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Responsible PersonArt. 19(1)(a)

EU-based name and address of the Responsible Person

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Allergen DeclarationsAnnex III

80+ fragrance and food-derived allergens per Annex III

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PAO / Best Before DateArt. 19(1)(f)

Period After Opening symbol or Best Before date

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Net ContentArt. 19(1)(e)

Weight or volume in metric units (g, ml, kg, l)

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Language ComplianceArt. 19(5)

All mandatory elements in the official language(s) of the target EU market

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Batch / Lot NumberArt. 19(1)(d)

Traceable batch identifier for product recalls and safety monitoring

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Product Name & FunctionArt. 19(1)(b–c)

Clear product name and indication of function where not obvious

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Country of OriginArt. 19(1)(h)

Required statement for products manufactured outside the EU

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Warning StatementsArt. 19(1)(f)

Mandatory warnings for rinse-off, oxidative, and other regulated categories

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Claims ComplianceEC 655/2013

No misleading, unsubstantiated, or prohibited cosmetic claims

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Recycling SymbolsPPWR

Packaging type and recyclability symbols where required

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Label ReadabilityArt. 19(2)

Font size, contrast, and permanence requirements

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Overall Regulatory SummaryEC 1223/2009

Score, risk rating, and prioritised action list

Real Audit Findings

Sample Issues Found in EU Cosmetic Label Audits

These are the most common compliance failures LabelCheck detects — issues that routinely cause regulatory notices, marketplace delistings, and product recalls.

FAIL

Missing Responsible Person EU Address

Label shows manufacturer name only. EU Regulation 1223/2009 Art. 19(1)(a) requires a full EU address for the Responsible Person — not a website or PO box.

Fix: Add: full street address, city, country of your EU Responsible Person.
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INCI List Not in Descending Order

Aqua is listed 4th but is almost certainly the predominant ingredient. Ingredients ≥1% must appear in descending order of weight at time of manufacture.

Fix: Reorder INCI list: heaviest ingredients first, then ingredients <1% in any order.
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Allergen Declaration Potentially Incomplete

Detected fragrance ingredient (Limonene) but no explicit allergen declaration found. Annex III requires allergens above 0.001% (rinse-off) or 0.01% (leave-on) to be listed.

Fix: Verify concentration thresholds and add 'Limonene' to the label text after the INCI list.
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No PAO Symbol or Best Before Date

Label has no Period After Opening (open jar symbol with months, e.g. '12M') or Best Before date. Required under Art. 19(1)(f) for products with shelf life >30 months.

Fix: Add PAO open-jar symbol with month count (e.g. '24M') or a Best Before date.
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Claim May Require Substantiation

Claim 'clinically proven' detected. Under EC 655/2013, claims must be substantiated with scientific evidence held in the Product Information File.

Fix: Ensure your PIF contains the relevant clinical study or remove/modify the claim.
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Net Content Correctly Declared

Net quantity '100 ml' displayed in metric units, in the correct position, meeting Art. 19(1)(e) requirements.

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How the EU Cosmetic Label Audit Works

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Upload Your Label

Upload a JPEG, PNG, or PDF of your cosmetic label — a photo, artwork file, or design mockup all work.

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AI Reviews 14 Criteria

Our AI checks your label against EC 1223/2009 in under 60 seconds, flagging failures, warnings, and passes for each criterion.

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Receive a detailed compliance report with specific regulation references and clear fix instructions for every issue found.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our EU cosmetic label compliance service.

What is an EU cosmetic label audit?
An EU cosmetic label audit is a systematic review of your product label against EU Regulation 1223/2009 (EC 1223/2009). It checks 14 mandatory criteria including the INCI ingredient list, Responsible Person details, allergen declarations, PAO or Best Before Date, net content, language compliance, batch number, and claim conformity. LabelCheck performs this audit automatically using AI in under 60 seconds.
What does LabelCheck's cosmetic label compliance service cover?
LabelCheck reviews your label against 14 compliance criteria: (1) INCI ingredient list format and ordering, (2) Responsible Person name and EU address, (3) 80+ allergen declarations under Annex III, (4) PAO symbol or Best Before Date, (5) net content in metric units, (6) language requirements for the target market, (7) batch/lot number, (8) product function/name, (9) country of origin if non-EU, (10) warning statements, (11) cosmetic claims compliance against EC 655/2013, (12) recycling symbols, (13) label readability, and (14) overall regulatory summary.
How much does a cosmetic label audit cost?
LabelCheck offers a free preview showing 5 of 14 compliance checks. A full single-label audit is $9. For brands with multiple products, the Starter plan at $29/month covers unlimited audits. Professional consultants and large teams can use the Pro plan at $99/month with priority support.
How quickly do I get my EU cosmetic label audit results?
LabelCheck returns a full compliance audit in under 60 seconds. Simply upload your label image or PDF, enter your email, and receive a detailed 14-point report with pass/fail status for each criterion, the specific regulation article, and actionable remediation guidance.
Is LabelCheck's cosmetic label review suitable for EC 1223/2009 compliance?
Yes. LabelCheck is purpose-built for EU Regulation 1223/2009. Every criterion maps directly to a specific article: INCI lists (Art. 19(1)(g)), Responsible Person (Art. 19(1)(a)), allergen disclosure (Annex III), PAO/Best Before (Art. 19(1)(f)), and claims (EC 655/2013). The audit is designed as a pre-submission screening tool for brands and consultants before regulatory filing.
Who should use a cosmetic label compliance service?
LabelCheck is used by: cosmetic brands launching new products in the EU market, contract manufacturers verifying customer-supplied labels, regulatory consultants screening multiple client labels efficiently, Amazon and e-commerce sellers needing compliant EU cosmetics listings, and importers appointing a Responsible Person under EC 1223/2009.
Can I audit a label before launching in the EU?
Absolutely — that's the primary use case. Upload your label draft or finished artwork before production to catch compliance issues early. LabelCheck identifies common errors like missing allergen declarations, incorrect INCI ordering, absent Responsible Person details, and non-compliant claims before they become costly recalls or regulatory notices.
What file formats does LabelCheck accept for a label audit?
LabelCheck accepts JPEG, PNG, and PDF files up to 10 MB. You can upload a label photo, a design mockup, or a production-ready PDF artwork file. For best results, ensure the label text is legible and the full label is visible in the upload.

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