Animal care products in the European Union are products intended for animals and companion pets that do not fall within the scope of veterinary medicinal products, animal feed, or biocidal products
The regulatory framework for animal care products in the European Union can be complex and sometimes unclear.
Animal care products must comply with both chemical product regulations and general consumer product legislation. European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 does not apply to animal cosmetics, as it only covers products intended for use on the external parts of the human body.
In the absence of specific legislation for animal care products, the CLP Regulation governing the classification, labeling, and packaging of chemicals applies by default, together with the relevant provisions of general consumer product law.
our services
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) : We prepare your Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. Our regulatory experts provide compliant and up-to-date documentation tailored to your products.
- Formula Compliance Review : We review and assess your product formulations to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Labeling Compliance : We assist you in drafting compliant product labels.We provide guidance on all mandatory legal information that must appear on your products.
- Environmental and Marketing Claims : We help you identify appropriate environmental and marketing claims for your products while ensuring compliance with current regulations. We also advise on how such claims may affect the legal classification and regulatory status of your products. Borderline animal care products require careful assessment, as a single claim can change their regulatory status and market access requirements. We help you determine the correct regulatory classification and identify the applicable regulatory framework for your product.
- Poison Centre Notification : Where required, we carry out Poison Centre notifications on your behalf in accordance with applicable regulatory obligations.
- Safety Assessment : We perform a comprehensive safety assessment of your products. We evaluate potential risks and ensure that safety considerations are adequately addressed.
- Specialized Webinar : We offer dedicated webinars covering the regulatory requirements and key compliance considerations for placing “animal cosmetic” and animal care products on the market.
why work with naturakem consulting ?
Bringing products to the European market requires more than regulatory knowledge, it requires a multidisciplinary approach. Our team of chemists andlegal advisors works together to ensure your products meet all applicable European requirements efficiently and accurately.
As pioneers in the practical application of european chemical regulations, we have developed extensive expertise in regulatory compliance. Our expertise extends beyond specialized chemical regulations. We also support companies with broader product compliance requirements. It includes the General Product Safety Regulation (GSPR), product claims, labeling requirements, and other horizontal legislation applicable to products placed on the European market. All legislations that are important for animal care product.
We don’t simply interpret regulations, we provide practical, business-focused solutions that help you achieve compliance while supporting your commercial objectives.