Quick Answer (for busy buyers)
Here’s the buyer-first summary. If your brand name is on the label, you usually act as the responsible person and must ensure the listing is submitted and kept current.
- For EU hair care, packaging selection balances compliance, usability, and cost.
- Pumps are ideal for serums or treatments, as they minimize contamination and meet strict EU cosmetic regulations (EC 1223/2009), but MOQs start around 5,000 units due to component complexity.
- Tubes suit gels or shampoos, with lower MOQs of 3,000 units, but require migration testing to ensure plastic safety.
- Jars work for masks, but introduce microbial risk from finger-dipping, needing preservative efficacy tests (PET).
- Foamers are great for shampoos, offering premium feel, yet have higher MOQs of 6,000 units and need pressure stability checks.
- Sampling typically takes 2-3 weeks, with lab tests for stability, compatibility, and packaging integrity.
- We support documentation like PIF (Product Information File) and CPSR (Cosmetic Product Safety Report), but final regulatory approval depends on the competent authority.
- Lead times range 8-10 weeks post-approval, factoring in batch production, QA checks (e.g., leak tests, label adhesion), and logistics for EU entry.
Buyer outcome
A launch-ready compliance plan: inputs collected, roles assigned, and update cadence defined.
Most common blocker
Missing facility information + inconsistent ingredient/label snapshots across SKUs.
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This page is a practical buyer guide. For definitive requirements and updates, use FDA resources and qualified regulatory counsel.