Where to start
A cosmetic ingredient list, an open-jar symbol and an organic certification mark serve different purposes. Begin with the product classification and destination market, then use the responsible authority’s resource. This collection links to official cosmetics guidance and regulatory portals; it does not decide whether a formulation, claim or label is eligible for sale.
Choose the market before the symbol
The FDA Cosmetics Labeling Guide, EU cosmetics legislation and Great Britain guidance are separate starting points. The publisher and jurisdiction appear on every resource card, so a familiar-looking symbol does not become a substitute for the applicable source.
Check what a certification actually covers
Vegan, cruelty-free, organic and natural programmes have different scopes. The logo library explains the issuer and artwork route for each mark; those entries do not replace the cosmetics rules for the product.
Link the assessment to the artwork
Keep the product’s assessed information with the design brief. An example open-jar value or an artwork preview is not a value to copy onto another product. Use the source guide to locate the current document before approval.
Useful starting points
United StatesFDA Cosmetics Labeling Guide
A practical route through US cosmetic-label requirements and examples.
European UnionCosmetics Regulation — 1223/2009
EU cosmetic-product framework, including labelling and product responsibilities.
United KingdomMaking cosmetic products available in Great Britain
Great Britain cosmetic-product guidance, including responsible-person and product-information obligations.
ChinaChina cosmetics regulatory resources
NMPA’s cosmetics portal brings together regulatory announcements, filing information and updates for products in China.
Official cosmetics resources
United StatesFDA Cosmetics Labeling Guide
A practical route through US cosmetic-label requirements and examples.
European UnionCosmetics Regulation — 1223/2009
EU cosmetic-product framework, including labelling and product responsibilities.
United KingdomMaking cosmetic products available in Great Britain
Great Britain cosmetic-product guidance, including responsible-person and product-information obligations.
IndonesiaHalal Indonesia label guidance
BPJPH's official communication on the Indonesian halal label.
Saudi ArabiaSaudi FDA regulations directory
Official entry point for SFDA regulations and category requirements.
United Arab EmiratesUAE national conformity-mark licensing
Official service route for national conformity-mark licensing.
ChinaChina cosmetics regulatory resources
NMPA’s cosmetics portal brings together regulatory announcements, filing information and updates for products in China.