Safe use and Compliance of Cosmetic Packaging

Cosmetic packaging is an integral part of the finished product and is at the heart of consumer safety and sustainability challenges. In a strict regulatory environment, understanding container-content interactions is essential to ensure product safety, support compliance activities, and protect consumer health. This training provides a practical overview of the regulatory framework and assessment strategies used to evaluate the risk of chemical substance migration from packaging materials into cosmetic formulations.

Goals

To gain understanding:

• On the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and relevant reference frameworks applicable to packaging safety assessment.
• On applicable guidance documents and emerging requirements related to packaging sustainability, including PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation).
• On the mechanisms of container-content interactions and migration phenomena.
• On analytical approaches used to identify and evaluate potential migrants from packaging materials.
• On how to develop an assessment strategy based on supplier documentation, analytical testing, and toxicological evaluation.
• On the role and responsibilities of stakeholders involved in cosmetic packaging safety and compliance.

Educational tools

• Presentations built on current regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Regulatory and technical case studies illustrating container-content interaction issues.
• Practical examples covering migration studies, supplier documentation review, and toxicological risk assessment.
• Interactive discussions based on participants' products and packaging challenges.
• Exercises and/or case studies may be included based on client wishes (on-demand training).

For whom

Regulatory Affairs Managers, Product Safety Assessors, Toxicologists, Quality Managers, Quality Assurance Managers, Product Development Managers, Packaging Engineers, R&D Managers, Innovation Managers, Procurement Managers, and Supply Chain Managers.

Target industry sectors

Business operators involved in the cosmetic value chain:

• Cosmetic manufacturers
• Brand owners
• Packaging manufacturers and suppliers
• Contract manufacturers
• Raw material suppliers
• Regulatory, quality, and product safety professionals

Our training can be adapted and tailored to specific needs (on-demand training).

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of cosmetic products and/or packaging materials is recommended but not mandatory.

Course language

English

Course leader

Intertek Cosmetic Packaging and Product Safety Experts

Please note:

Intertek operates under strict standards of independence, impartiality, and integrity. Read more about how we work here: https://www.intertek.com/about/compliance-governance/

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