Cosmetic Safety for Hoteliers: Why it is Essential to Label Complementary Cosmetics with your Brand
In the hotel sector, every detail counts when it comes to offering a unique quality staying experience. Complimentary cosmetics, when selected and managed with care, can become an added value, improving the service perception and building customer loyalty.
However, labelling these products with your brand requires a careful management, complying with cosmetic safety provisions.
Cosmetic Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Cosmetic safety is a crucial theme, especially when it comes to products entering into direct contact with the skin of your guests.
Every cosmetic product sold or distributed in the European Union must in fact comply with Regulation (EC) no. 1223/2009 on the safety of cosmetic products and other cross norms on market safety, including, but not limited to:
- the correct formulation,
- the cosmetic safety evaluation,
- the traceability of the ingredients and finished product,
- a suitable labelling.
For hoteliers, the main challenge is ensuring that the complimentary products, customised with one’s own brand, are fully compliant with these regulations, preventing any legal risk and protecting guests’ health.
The Obligations for Those Who Label Cosmetics with Their Brand
Even if you are not direct manufacturers of complimentary cosmetics, but you wish to label them with your brand, you still have legal responsibilities.
According to Regulation (CE) no. 1223/2009, whoever labels a cosmetic product with their name becomes to all effects the product “safety responsible”, the so called Responsible Person. This means that the hotelier, though not being the manufacturer, must ensure regulatory compliance, and take on a series of obligations.
In particular, the hoteliers labelling cosmetics with their own brand must:
Make sure of the Cosmetic Safety
Ensure that products are safe for the reasonably expected use and comply with all regulations on ingredients, safety tests, and manufacturing procedures. Even if you do not manufacture the cosmetic products directly, you are still responsible of the product you are offering to your guests.
Verification of the Legal Conformity
Make sure that every product is compliant with the safety standards provided for by the law, including the control of the ingredients, the absence of banned substances and the compliance with the concentration limits. Safety documentation and tests must be provided by the manufacturer, but you must verify that everything is in order.
CPNP (Cosmetic Product Notification Portal) Registration and Communication
The Responsible Person must notify cosmetic products to the CPNP (European portal for the notification of cosmetic products) before placing them on the market. This registration is mandatory and should contain detailed information on the product, including ingredients and labelling.
Appropriate Labelling
Even if you are not the manufacturer, you are bound to ensure that the product labelling comply with the regulation. This includes, among other mandatory information, the correct list of the ingredients, the expiry date (if applicable), and the use safety information. The label should also indicate the name of the Responsible Person, that is the hotelier in the case of products labelled with their brand.
The benefits to Avail Oneself of Di Renzo Regulatory Affairs
Labelling complimentary cosmetics with your brand is not only an aesthetic matter; it is also a responsibility. This is why choosing an expert partner like Di Renzo Regulatory Affairs can make the difference.
We offer full regulatory advice, helping you navigating through the complex cosmetic regulations and ensuring that every product complies with the highest safety standards.
Here are the main benefits for hoteliers opting for a collaboration with us:
Guaranteed Regulatory Conformity
Di Renzo Regulatory Affairs take care of all regulatory aspects, including the evaluation of the required tests, verification of the formulation, preparation of the Product Information File (PIF), graphics and creation of the labels in compliance with the regulations. With our support your hotel will be sure that complimentary cosmetics comply with all regulations, avoiding any legal risk.
Customisation of Complimentary Cosmetics
Customised labelling of cosmetic products is not only an aesthetic operation, but a real branding opportunity. With our support, you can consciously choose suitable products for your audience, adding that exclusive touch your guests are going to appreciate.
Continuous Assistance
Cosmetic regulations are under continuous progress. With our support, you will have a reliable partner to keep you updated on all regulatory changes, ensuring that your products are always compliant with new legislations and guidelines.
Safety and Trust
Availing oneself of experts of the sector such as Di Renzo Regulatory Affairs not only ensures compliance, but also transmits to your clients a message of quality and care for their safety. Offering safe and compliant cosmetics is an added value consolidating the reputation of your hotel.
Conclusions: Cosmetic Safety as a Tool for your Hotel Success
Investing in cosmetic safety and in the customised labelling of complimentary cosmetics is an important step to be different in the competitive hospitality sector. With appropriate regulatory support, you can offer your guests a premium experience, complying at the same time with all regulations in force.
Contact us now to discover how Di Renzo Regulatory Affairs can help your hotel to ensure complimentary cosmetic conformity and to build a sound and reliable brand. We are here to offer you all the required assistance to successfully navigate in the sea of cosmetic safety.
