2. (Re)classification criteria: example of a mouthwash
Product classification, right from the earliest stages of design, is a critical factor in guaranteeing optimal, compliant marketing.
Three cases are possible:
use regulations to innovate or simply to comply with product development and marketing guidelines;
not knowing how to choose the product's regulatory status for various reasons (lack of knowledge, legal uncertainty or lack of regulations specific to the future product);
undergo reclassification, notably by national authorities.
The criteria for determining or reclassifying a product between different regulatory categories are complex, and vary according to a number of factors. This section details these criteria and explores their implications for product design...
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