As of 1 June 2015, the manufacturers of cosmetic products with the alcohol content exceeding 0,5% will require a licence for this activity (previously, a licence was only compulsory for the manufacturer of cosmetic products with the alcohol content exceeding 1,5% .
The definition of “alcohol-containing non-food products” has changed to lower the threshold of alcohol content and now includes products containing more than 0,5% of ethanol. Manufacture of such products requires a licence.
Also, storage, purchase and supply of ethanol-containing cosmetics require a licence.
Handling of ethanol-containing non-food products which come in metal aerosol packaging with the volume not exceeding 450 ml does not require a licence.
“Handling” is defined as purchase (including import), supply (including export), storage, transportation and retail.
Handling (excluding manufacture) of the cosmetic products which come in smaller packaging (regardless of the content of ethanol in such products) does not require a licence. These products are listed by Decree No. 401 of 25 June 2007 and include:
- Essential oils (with or without terpenes) in packaging not exceeding 25 ml;
- Hair care products in packaging not exceeding 500 ml;
- Oral and teeth hygiene products in packaging not exceeding 300 ml;
- Perfumes in packaging not exceeding 250 ml; etc.