When it comes to cosmetic products, the European Union (EU) places a strong emphasis on consumer safety and transparency. Cosmetic pressurised containers (aerosols), which include products like deodorants, hairsprays, hair mousses, and shaving creams, are no exception.
Because of their unique attributes, besides the need to comply with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, cosmetic products packaged in aerosol dispensers are required to conform with the additional requirements of Directive 75/324/EEC and its amendments, and Directive 2007/45/EC.
As per Directive 75/324/EEC, the term aerosol dispenser refers to “any non-reusable container made of metal, glass or plastic and containing a gas compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure, with or without a liquid, paste or powder, and fitted with a release device allowing the contents to be ejected as solid or liquid particles in suspension in a gas, as a foam, paste or powder or in a liquid state“.
While the EU Cosmetics Regulation indicates the mandatory labelling requirements for all cosmetic products, the Aerosol Dispensers Directive lists specific labelling requirements tailored for aerosol dispensers. Therefore, in addition to the usual labelling details, the following information should also be included on the label of aerosols with a capacity of more than 50 mL:
Name and address or trademark of the person responsible for marketing the aerosol dispenser;
Symbol “3” (inverted epsilon symbol) certifying conformity with the requirements of the Directive 75/324/EEC;
Net contents by weight (not mandatory) or volume;
Nominal total capacity of the container. This indication shall be such as not to create confusion with the nominal volume of the contents. Usually, it is shown by a number without a unit in a square box.
Where the aerosol dispenser is a consumer product, the precautionary statement “Keep out of reach of children”;
Where the aerosol contains flammable ingredients but is not classified as “flammable” or “extremely flammable”, the sentence “X% by mass of the contents are flammable”.
Where the aerosol is classified as “non-flammable”, “flammable” and “ “extremely flammable”, the information referred to in point 2.2 of the Annex of Directive 75/324/EC;
Any additional operating precautions which alert consumers to the specific dangers of the product.
It is important to note that any markings or inscriptions that could be misconstrued as the 'inverted epsilon' symbol are not allowed.
By adhering to the labelling requirements outlined in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and Directive 75/324/EEC and its amendments, brands guarantee that their cosmetic aerosols meet the highest safety and quality standards while providing consumers with transparent and accurate product information, ultimately fostering a secure and reliable marketplace for consumers within the European Union.
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