This is the first module in our Labeling Cosmetic Products with Confidence course.

Labeling your cosmetic products correctly is essential for selling them with confidence. Your product label might be small — but it carries big responsibility.

Beautiful packaging draws customers in, but your label also plays an essential role in keeping your products compliant, your customers informed, and your business protected.

When you sell cosmetic products, your label carries essential safety, ingredient, and compliance information that you’re legally required to provide. Trying to figure out what you need to include can feel overwhelming and confusing

Our five-module Labeling Cosmetic Products with Confidence course takes the overwhelm out of cosmetic labeling and shows you, step by step, exactly what needs to go on your products — and how to do it correctly and confidently.

In the course, you’ll learn:
MODULE 1: WHAT NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED ON A PRODUCT LABEL?
MODULE 2: WRITING YOUR INGREDIENT INCI LIST
MODULE 3: CALCULATING AND LISTING ALLERGENS ON YOUR PRODUCT LABEL
MODULE 4: SYMBOLS, EXPIRY DATES AND BATCH NUMBERS FOR PRODUCT LABELS
MODULE 5: VISUAL BRANDING AND LABEL DESIGN 

By the end of the course, you won’t just have labels that look lovely — you’ll have labels that meet requirements, build customer trust, and support your business as it grows.

MODULE 1: WHAT NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED ON A PRODUCT LABEL?

Creating a beautiful cosmetic product is only part of the journey—labeling it correctly is what allows you to sell it confidently and legally. In this foundational module, we clarify exactly what must appear on your product labels and why it matters.

In this module, we’ll give a detailed overview of what needs to be included on a product label, from mandatory information to global best practices.

• Understand what must legally appear on a cosmetic label.
• Explore labeling best practices to build trust with customers and authorities alike.
• Learn how labeling rules apply to different types of packaging, including primary and secondary packaging.
• Discover labeling regulations worldwide, including the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, South Africa, India, New Zealand, and Australia.

To bring everything together, we’ll walk through a clear, real-world example of a cosmetic label that includes all the required information, so you can see exactly how everything fits together.

As the first module in the course, this class also gives you a roadmap for what’s ahead. You’ll gain an overview of the remaining modules, so you know exactly how each piece of the labeling puzzle fits together, leaving you with a step-by-step plan for mastering cosmetic labeling with confidence.

👉 As part of this class, you’ll receive:

💻 A video presentation delivered by our Cosmetic Scientist, Nicole Vorster. Watch (and rewatch!) anytime you like.
📊 A copy of the presentation slides to keep handy for reference.
📝 A full transcript of the class to download and read at your own pace.

Not a member of the Club? Join now and use your first month's credits to access the Module 1 - What needs to be included on a Product Label? class, plus another 25-credit class of your choice.​

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