The document summarizes market surveillance of cosmetic products in Estonia. It discusses the legislation around cosmetic products, the market surveillance bodies including the Health Protection Inspectorate as the competent authority, cooperation agreements between authorities, the cosmetic products market in Estonia, market surveillance activities including common non-compliances found and laboratory testing, the RAPEX system for dangerous products, and notification requirements for cosmetic products. The presentation concludes by emphasizing future development through increased coordination, cooperation, and communication between authorities.

1. Market Surveillance on Cosmetic Products in Estonia Natali Promet Health Protection Inspectorate Estonia e-mail: [email_address] 11.03.2005, Brussels

11. Structure of Health Protection System

15. Market of the Cosmetic Products in Estonia (1) 13157 5499 6486 13220 10263 9399 6643 4794 4527 2028 N u mber of cosmetic products 2004 2003 from 31.03. Until 01.09. 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 II half Years N u mber of notified cosmetic products (produced/ imported) N u mber of cosmetic products, which w ere registered in the Health Protection Inspectorate before placing on the Estonian Market