Cosmetics and Sanitary Items Directive

Without prejudice to the definitions provided under Proclamation No. 661/2009 and
Regulation No.299/2014, in this directive, unless the context otherwise requires:
1) “Cosmetics” includes ordinary, medicated and functional cosmetic;
2) “Ordinary Cosmetic” means any substance or preparation intended to be applied to
external part of a human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips and external
genital organs) or with the teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity with
a view exclusively or mainly to cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness,
or altering the appearance without affecting the body’s structure or functions. This
shall also include any substance intended for use as component of a cosmetic;
3) “Medicated cosmetic ” means any substance or preparation containing active drug
ingredients which helps for preventing, healing or treating skin diseases or
disorders, or having a therapeutic claim, and intended to be rubbed, poured,
sprinkled or sprayed on or introduced in to or otherwise applied to external part of
a human body or part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness
or altering the appearance and substances intended for use as a component for such
substances; It shall include antiseptics and disinfectants;
4) “Functional cosmetic ” means any substance or preparation having whitening, anti-
wrinkling or anti-aging effect; any substance or preparation intended for
clarification or bleaching of the skin or a substance or preparation with primary
sunscreen effect having Sun Protection Factor (SPF) greater than four, or