INCI Labeling: Display Cosmetic Ingredients Correctly
The Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) 1223/2009) requires a complete list of ingredients according to INCI for cosmetic products. This information must also be available in the online shop before purchase.
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What INCI / Cosmetics Labeling means
INCI stands for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients. Every cosmetic product must carry a standardized list of ingredients, supplemented by information on the responsible person, the period after opening, and special precautions. In distance selling, this information must be provided already before purchase.
Who it applies to
All retailers who sell cosmetics such as creams, make-up, shampoos, or perfumes to consumers in the EU are affected.
What must be shown in the shop
- Complete INCI list of ingredients
- Responsible person (name and address)
- Period after opening (PAO) or best-before date
- Special precautions and nominal fill quantity
How ShopCompliance solves this automatically
ShopCompliance stores the INCI list, responsible person, and PAO per product and displays them in a structured way in the listing. That way all mandatory cosmetics-law information is visible before purchase.
Implementing INCI / Cosmetics Labeling in your Shopify store
- 1Store the INCI list
Enter the complete list of ingredients according to INCI nomenclature for each cosmetic product.
- 2Record the responsible person
Store the name and address of the responsible person established in the EU as well as the period after opening (PAO).
- 3Display the information in advance
ShopCompliance shows the INCI list, responsible person, and precautions in a structured way before purchase in the listing.
Checklist: INCI / Cosmetics Labeling
- ✓Complete INCI list of ingredients
- ✓Responsible person (name and address)
- ✓Period after opening (PAO) or best-before date
- ✓Special precautions and nominal fill quantity
Risks of non-compliance
If the complete INCI labeling or the responsible person is missing, placing the cosmetic product on the market is not permitted. Violations of the Cosmetics Regulation can be challenged by authorities, sanctioned with fines, and targeted with warning letters by competitors.
Meet it automatically with ShopCompliance
Activate the INCI / Cosmetics Labeling module in a few clicks. ShopCompliance manages the mandatory information centrally and renders it automatically on your storefront, no theme code.
Open in the Shopify App StoreFrequently asked questions about INCI / Cosmetics Labeling
What does INCI mean?+
INCI is the internationally standardized designation of cosmetic ingredients, which enables uniform declaration.
Must the INCI list appear in the online shop?+
Yes. In distance selling, the mandatory information including ingredients must be made accessible before purchase.
What is the responsible person?+
A natural or legal person established in the EU that is liable for the conformity of the cosmetic product.
What does the PAO symbol mean?+
The open jar symbol indicates how many months the product can be used after opening.
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