Move Towards Inclusive Labeling for Cosmetic Products in Spain
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / May 11, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 049.26, summarizing Spain’s draft Royal Decree that would mandate accessible labeling for cosmetics, food products and hazardous substances. This move is intended to better protect vulnerable consumers.
A comprehensive framework is introduced in the draft, promoted by the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030, to ensure that consumer products sold in Spain can be understood and used safely by all consumers, particularly those with visual impairments.
While covering a wide range of goods, the draft proposal does not apply to bulk products or those intended solely for industrial or professional use. The new accessibility standards require compliance across the entire supply chain, with manufacturers, importers and distributors subject to reporting obligations, including the reporting of any detected non-compliance.
The requirements established in the proposed Royal Decree support Spain’s commitments under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and help harmonize national consumer protection rules with broader EU packaging and waste regulations. They include:
- Accessible physical labeling
- Clear Spanish-language text for all essential information
- Digital accessibility tools as a complement to physical labels
- Specific mandatory content on labels
The draft decree is currently progressing through a revised approval process and is expected to advance in the second half of 2026, following a review by national authorities and the European Commission, with no final approval or implementation date currently set.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 049.26 includes further information about the proposed requirements and the approval process.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 049.26 for more details.
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Lydia Abdel Rahman
Designation Business Developer, Cosmetic and Personal Care
Health and Nutrition
Website: www.sgs.com/cosmetics
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