Abstract
ABSTRACT Cosmetics have been used since the very first days of human life. This early and continuing consumption has resulted in the growth of the Cosmetic Industry (C.I.). The C.I. must continue to invest in the development of innovative products which are safe for the consumers. On the other hand, the Health Agency should issue laws regulating the development of products. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the Brazilian Cosmetic Legislation before ANVISA and the challenges for the C.I. during the 20th century regarding the development of safe and effective cosmetics, and to show the importance of this legislation in the R&D. A Bibliographic and Documentary Exploratory Research was conducted based on safety and efficacy data contained in scientific studies and legal documents. The study showed that the creation of ANVISA was necessary because no resolution had been published about the safety and efficacy of cosmetics for the C.I. before ANVISA. However, the challenges faced by the C.I. may have had a negative impact on the health of consumers. Finally, it was concluded that the actions before ANVISA were insufficient to the C.I.. Thus, the creation of ANVISA was essential to have a regulatory basis fot the C.I.
Highlights
Considered essential products, hygiene products, perfumes and cosmetics, in this study referred to as “cosmetic products”, have been present since the very first days of human life, mainly related to daily hygiene
In 1910, the second phase of the Sanitary Movement was characterized by rural sanitation and the initiatives of the Oswaldo Cruz Institute with scientific expeditions to various parts of the country to learn about the health of the population
The cosmetic area had regulatorymilestones, it could be concluded that the actions preceding the creation of ANVISA were insufficient, so that the area remained without requirements and guidelines about the development of safe products
Summary
Considered essential products, hygiene products, perfumes and cosmetics, in this study referred to as “cosmetic products”, have been present since the very first days of human life, mainly related to daily hygiene. Cosmetic products contribute to the maintenance or improvement of health because they protect against environmental damage such as solar radiation or low humidity, they correct imperfections of the skin and contributeto self-esteem. This early and continuing consumption has resulted in the growth of the Cosmetic Industry. According to ABIHPEC,from 1996 to 2012 the Brazilian Cosmetic Industry has shown a growth of 10% per year compared to a 2.2% growth per year of the other industries (ABIHPEC, 2013) This growth may be the result of several factors such as the increasing income of the D and E classes and the consumption of products with ‘added value’, the participation of women in the labor market, and productivity. The different technologies available to launch new products, the increased life expectancy, the search for rejuvenation, the awareness of the need for sun protection and the Brazilian exports have led to an increasing supply of products (ABIHPEC, 2013)
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