Where to start
EU institutions establish the framework; enforcement responsibilities also sit with national competent authorities.
Official resources in this directory
EC
Food Information to Consumers — 1169/2011
EU framework for consumer food information, including mandatory label particulars.
European CommissionIn force · amended
EC
Cosmetics Regulation — 1223/2009
EU cosmetic-product framework, including labelling and product responsibilities.
European CommissionIn force · amended
EC
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation — 2025/40
EU packaging and packaging-waste framework with obligations introduced on different schedules.
European CommissionPhased application