Article 1

The product group ‘cosmetic products’ shall comprise any substance or mixture falling under the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, intended to be placed in contact with the external parts of the human body, or with the teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, with a view exclusively or mainly to cleaning them, perfuming them, changing their appearance, protecting them, keeping them in good condition or correcting body odours.

The product group ‘Cosmetic products’ shall include rinse-off and leave-on products for both private and professional use.