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The term " consumer goods " within the meaning of Section 2 (6) of the German Food, Commodities and Feed Code (LFGB) includes, among other things
Cosmetic products are classified according to Art. 2 Para. 1 No. 1 of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products (EU Cosmetics Regulation) are substances or mixtures intended to come into external contact with parts of the human body (skin, hair system, nails, lips and external intimate regions) or with the teeth and mucous membranes of the oral cavity for the sole or predominant purpose of cleaning, perfuming, altering the appearance of, protecting or maintaining them in good condition or affecting body odor. These include toothpaste, soaps, creams, sunscreens, self-tanning lotions, lipsticks, nail polish, deodorants, perfumes, etc. Cosmetic products are to be distinguished from medicinal products, among other things. The purpose is decisive for this differentiation. In particular, medicinal products are substances that are intended to cure, alleviate or prevent diseases or pathological conditions.
According to Art. 2 of Directive 2014/40/EU, atobacco product is a product that can be consumed and that consists, even partially, of genetically modified or genetically unmodified tobacco.
Related products include electronic cigarettes, refill containers and herbal smoking products (Section 2 No. 2 of the Tobacco Products Act (Tabakerzeugnisgesetz - TabakerzG)).
Test results are published annually in the annual report of the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety and in the Bavarian Consumer Information System (see "Further links").
Cosmetic products that you wish to make available on the European market for the first time must be notified to the European Commission in advance via the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP).