Important Updates on Cosmetic Product Claims and Chemical RegistrationNew Guidelines from the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK)
Important Updates on Cosmetic Product Claims and Chemical Registration New Guidelines from the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK)
The Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TİTCK) has introduced two crucial updates in guidelines concerning the cosmetics sector. These changes aim to make product claims more transparent, accurate, and legally compliant. Below are the key highlights of these updates.
Cosmetic Product Claims Guide – EK-3 “Free-From” Claims Updates
TİTCK has made significant updates to the EK-3 section of the Cosmetic Product Claims Guide, which addresses “free-from” claims:
Compliance Criterion: A newly added clause states, “If a component group contains any banned ingredients according to the Regulation, the claim that this group is not included cannot be used.”
This update aims to prevent misleading claims based on banned ingredient groups.Accuracy Criterion: The updated guide states, “The absence of SLS/SLES does not justify the use of a ‘sulfate-free’ claim.”
This reinforces the need for product claims to be specific and accurate.Honesty Criterion: The revised statement reads, “’Fragrance-free’ claims can only be used if a scientific analysis report proves that the product does not emit any odor.”
This ensures that “fragrance-free” claims must be supported by scientific data.
Guideline on Products Bordering Cosmetics – Article 9 Updates
Another significant update is in the guideline related to products bordering cosmetics. Article 9 now states, “Products used to remove adhesives from the skin or nails are not considered cosmetics.”
This clarifies that such products, designed for cleansing, are not classified as cosmetic products.
Conclusion and Recommendations
These new updates require cosmetic companies to be more diligent in making claims and classifying their products. “Free-from” claims need to be clear and specific, while product categories must be accurately defined. Ensure your cosmetic products comply with these new regulations and market them with confidence by supporting your claims with scientific data. Contact us to ensure your product claims are legally compliant and trustworthy.