The Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is the overarching EU cosmetics regulation. It contains rules that every cosmetic product must meet in order to be placed on the market in the EU. The aim of the regulation is to achieve a high level of health protection and a functioning internal market for trade in cosmetic products. The Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 has direct legal effect in all EU member states and applies to importers, manufacturers, and distributors of cosmetic products.