Article 1

The product group ‘Rinse-off cosmetic products’ shall comprise any rinse-off substance or mixture falling under the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 1 ) intended to be placed in contact with the epidermis and/or the hair system with a view exclusively or mainly to cleaning them (toilet soaps, shower preparations, shampoos), to improve the condition of the hair (hair conditioning products) or to protect the epidermis and lubricate the hair before shaving (shaving products).

The product group ‘Rinse-off cosmetic products’ shall include products for both private and professional use.

The product group shall not cover products that are specifically marketed for disinfecting or anti-bacterial use. Anti-dandruff shampoos are allowed.

( 1 ) Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 59).