Glossary – Definitions

Colorants – Dye (cosmetics regulation definition)

Substances that are exclusively or mainly intended to color a cosmetic product, the whole body or certain parts of it, by absorption or reflection of visible light. Oxidation hair dye precursors are also considered colorants.

Preservatives – Preservative (definition in the Cosmetic Regulations)

Substances which are exclusively or mainly intended to prevent the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product.

CMR

Carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic or toxic for reproduction COLIPA (Comité de liaison de la parfumerie).

CSSC (Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety)

Comprising 17 members (mainly experts in chemistry and toxicology),...