Background
The EU's cosmetic market is governed by one of the most comprehensive regulatory frameworks in the world. However, as product innovation blurs the lines between categories, determining whether a product is a cosmetic, a biocide, a medicinal product, or a medical device has become increasingly complex. Misclassification can lead to significant market entry delays, unexpected compliance costs, and potential enforcement actions. Navigating these "borderlines" requires not only a deep understanding of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (EU Cosmetics Regulation), but also a clear grasp of how it intersects with overlapping legal regimes.
Central to this process is the EU Borderline Products Manual and the specific classification logic used by regulatory authorities to assess product function, composition, and presentation. For businesses looking to launch innovative products in the EU, mastering these criteria is essential to ensuring long-term compliance and market success.
To help you navigate this intricate landscape, ChemLinked is honored to welcome Gerald Renner, Director of Technical Regulatory & International Affairs at Cosmetics Europe. Drawing on his extensive experience in EU cosmetic policy, Gerald will explore the regulatory landscape and core assessment pillars. Through practical case studies and expert classification tips, this session will provide the first-hand insights needed to ensure your products are correctly positioned in the EU market.
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Contents
1. Regulatory Landscape & Framework
1) Current borderline challenges
2) Interplay between CPR and overlapping regimes
3) Role and updates of the EU Borderline Products Manual
2. Classification Logic & Criteria
1) Core pillars of assessment
2) Contextual analysis
3. Case Studies
1) Cosmetic vs. biocides
2) Cosmetics vs. medicinal products
3) Cosmetics vs. other categories
4. Tips and Tricks
5. Q&A
Schedule
| Date | Time (GMT+8) | World Clock | Language |
| 2026-05-21 | 22:00 ~ 23:00 | London: 15:00-16:00 New York: 10:00-11:00 | English |
Speaker
 | Gerald Renner Director of Technical Regulatory & International Affairs at Cosmetics Europe Dr Gerald Renner graduated in engineering chemistry from Graz University of Technology and obtained his PhD in biochemical engineering through joint research in Austria and Canada. He joined Cosmetics Europe in 1996, and has acted as its Director of Technical Regulatory Affairs since 2001. His expertise covers EU cosmetics regulation, chemical policy, cross-legislation boundary analysis, global regulatory convergence, international standardisation, and compliance guidance for China’s cosmetics regulatory system. Since 2023, he has been a visiting professor at the Free University Brussels, teaching courses on cosmetics regulation and product safety reporting. |
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