{"id":15758,"date":"2026-03-14T11:07:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T10:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.denatuurlijkekappershop.nl\/?p=15758"},"modified":"2026-03-14T11:07:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T10:07:28","slug":"what-can-hair-products-actually-claim-eu-cosmetics-regulation-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.denatuurlijkekappershop.nl\/en\/wat-mogen-haarproducten-eigenlijk-claimen-eu-cosmeticaverordening-uitgelegd\/","title":{"rendered":"What can hair products actually claim? (EU Cosmetics Regulation explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>What can hair products actually claim? (EU Cosmetics Regulation explained)<\/h1>\n<p>If you search online for solutions to hair problems such as dandruff, hair loss, itching or a sensitive scalp, you often come across all sorts of promises from shampoos and hair products. But what can hair products actually legally claim?<\/p>\n<p>In Europe, shampoos, conditioners, hair masks and other hair care products are covered by the <strong>EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223\/2009<\/strong>. This law defines what cosmetic products can and cannot say about their effects.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we explain in a clear way:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What cosmetic hair products are allowed to do under the law<\/li>\n<li>which claims are not allowed<\/li>\n<li>Why you often see phrases like \u201ccan help with\u201d<\/li>\n<li>when hair or scalp problems may be medical<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What are cosmetic hair products according to EU law?<\/h2>\n<p>According to European regulations, cosmetic products are meant to care for and enhance appearance. For hair care, for example, this means that products are meant to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>cleanse the hair and scalp<\/li>\n<li>care and protect the hair<\/li>\n<li>make hair softer and more manageable<\/li>\n<li>add shine, volume or texture<\/li>\n<li>improve the appearance of hair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cosmetic products are thus <strong>care products<\/strong>. They are not meant to treat medical conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>What claims should hair products not make?<\/h2>\n<p>Cosmetic products are not allowed to make medical claims. Once a product claims to treat a disease or condition, it legally falls under a medicine.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of claims that are not allowed for cosmetic hair products are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201ccures dandruff\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cstops hair loss\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201ctreats eczema\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201ccures psoriasis\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201ctreats rosacea\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHelps against vitiligo\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cTreats hidradenitis suppurativa\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Such claims may only be made by medical products officially registered as medicines.<\/p>\n<h2>Why do you often see phrases like \u201ccan help with\u201d?<\/h2>\n<p>Because cosmetics are not allowed to make medical claims, manufacturers and online shops use formulations that describe a product's caring properties.<\/p>\n<p>Common phrases include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>suitable for sensitive scalps<\/li>\n<li>can help with flakes<\/li>\n<li>supports the care of dry hair<\/li>\n<li>helps keep hair supple and shiny<\/li>\n<li>suitable for hair that gets oily easily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These describe the cosmetic effect of a product without making medical claims.<\/p>\n<h2>Common hair and scalp problems<\/h2>\n<p>Many people experience one or more hair or scalp problems in their lives. Some common complaints include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>rose<\/li>\n<li>flakes<\/li>\n<li>itchy scalp<\/li>\n<li>dry scalp<\/li>\n<li>oily scalp<\/li>\n<li>sensitive or irritated scalp<\/li>\n<li>oily hair<\/li>\n<li>dry hair<\/li>\n<li>frizzy hair<\/li>\n<li>lifeless or limp hair<\/li>\n<li>damaged hair<\/li>\n<li>thinning hair<\/li>\n<li>hair loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cosmetic products can help care for hair and scalp, for example by gently cleansing, moisturising or making hair more manageable.<\/p>\n<h2>Skin conditions that can also affect the scalp<\/h2>\n<p>Some skin problems are medical conditions that can also occur on the scalp. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>eczema<\/li>\n<li>seborrheic eczema<\/li>\n<li>psoriasis<\/li>\n<li>rosacea<\/li>\n<li>vitiligo<\/li>\n<li>hidradenitis suppurativa<\/li>\n<li>folliculitis<\/li>\n<li>alopecia areata<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cosmetic products may not treat or cure these conditions. In case of complaints such as severe itching, inflammation, sores or sudden hair loss, it is wise to consult a doctor or dermatologist.<\/p>\n<h2>Why we formulate carefully<\/h2>\n<p>At The Natural Hairdresser Shop, we sell cosmetic hair care products. Therefore, we describe products based on their caring properties.<\/p>\n<p>We use phrases such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>up to<\/li>\n<li>can help with<\/li>\n<li>supports the care of<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We do this deliberately to provide clear and honest information within European cosmetics regulations.<\/p>\n<h2>Want to know more about hair problems?<\/h2>\n<p>Want to know more about common hair and scalp problems and how to best care for your hair? On our website, you will find several articles and tips on natural hair care.<\/p>\n<p>This will help you better understand what your hair needs and what care is appropriate.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Hair products are cosmetic care products and are subject to clear European regulations. They may cleanse, condition and protect hair, but they cannot treat or cure medical conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing these rules will help you better understand product claims and keep realistic expectations of hair care.<\/p>\n<p><em>This article is intended as general information on hair care and cosmetic regulations. In case of persistent skin or scalp complaints, we recommend consulting a doctor or dermatologist.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wat mogen haarproducten eigenlijk claimen? (EU Cosmeticaverordening uitgelegd) Als je online zoekt naar oplossingen voor haarproblemen zoals roos, haaruitval, jeuk of een gevoelige hoofdhuid, kom je vaak allerlei beloftes tegen van shampoos en haarproducten. Maar wat mogen haarproducten eigenlijk wettelijk claimen? In Europa vallen shampoos, conditioners, haarmaskers en andere haarverzorgingsproducten onder de EU Cosmeticaverordening (EC) [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15759,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nieuws"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.denatuurlijkekappershop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15758","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.denatuurlijkekappershop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.denatuurlijkekappershop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.denatuurlijkekappershop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.denatuurlijkekappershop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15758"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.denatuurlijkekappershop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15758\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15760,"href":"https:\/\/www.denatuurlijkekappershop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15758\/revisions\/15760"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.denatuurlijkekappershop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15759"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.denatuurlijkekappershop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15758"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.denatuurlijkekappershop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15758"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.denatuurlijkekappershop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15758"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}