Cosmetic packaging

Nail polish in glass bottle with dispenser built into cap
Lipstick in plastic disperser package
Examples from Italy
Jar for cold cream from the first half of the 20th century. From the Museo del Objeto del Objeto collection.

The term cosmetic packaging is used for containers (primary packaging) and secondary packaging of fragrances and cosmetic products.[1][2] Cosmetic products are substances intended for human cleansing, beautifying and promoting an enhanced appearance without altering the body's structure or functions.[3]

Cosmetic packaging is governed by an international norm set by the International Organization for Standardization and by national or regional regulations such as those of the EU or the FDA. Marketers and manufacturers must comply with these to distribute their products in the corresponding areas of jurisdiction.[4]

  1. ^ Cosper, Alex. "Purposes of Cosmetic Packaging". Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  2. ^ Cosper, Alex. "Cosmetic packaging compliant to ISO 22715". Desjardin. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Is It a Cosmetic, a Drug, or Both? (Or Is It Soap?)". U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  4. ^ Turner, Dawn M. "Is the Standard ISO 22715 on Cosmetic Packaging legally binding?". Desjardin. Retrieved 2 November 2016.