Sector

As regulatory standards tighten and consumer expectations rise, cosmetics companies face growing legal challenges.

We advise on EU frameworks and how they impact product development, claims, safety and marketing, helping clients ensure compliance while supporting their commercial growth. Our advice is clear, commercial and grounded in unrivalled sectoral knowledge.

We help clients assess risks, maintain compliance and respond to regulatory scrutiny. We support leading brands by bringing clarity to complex legal and regulatory challenges. We have extensive experience defending product liability claims against cosmetics manufacturers. Our work includes advising on corrective actions such as product recalls, engaging with product safety regulators and guiding clients in responding to regulatory enforcement actions.

Recent Work

  • Advising a global cosmetics company on trade mark issues relating to its expansion in the EU, including acting in trademark opposition proceedings.

  • Advising a global haircare company on its obligations post Brexit concerning establishment and responsible person appointment.

  • Advising a global cosmetics company on the defence of product liability proceedings.

  • Defending a global cosmetics manufacturer in various product liability claims.

  • Defending a criminal prosecution brought against a global cosmetics company for alleged breaches of consumer protection legislation.

  • Advising a global manufacturer on the potential re-classification of substances used in their products under the REACH Regulation, and advising on actions required under the EU Cosmetics Regulations.

Dedicated Team

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Michaela Herron

Michaela Herron

Partner

Head of Life Sciences Regulatory, Product Liability

+353 86 607 6005 mherron@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie
Jamie Gallagher

Jamie Gallagher

Partner

Regulatory, Product Liability

+353 86 068 9361 jamesgallagher@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie
Hazel McDwyer

Hazel McDwyer

Partner

Intellectual Property

+353 86 108 3861 hmcdwyer@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie
Nicholas Metcalfe

Nicholas Metcalfe

Partner

Corporate Governance

+353 86 047 4602 nmetcalfe@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie
Brian McElligott

Brian McElligott

Partner

Head of Artificial Intelligence

+353 86 150 4771 brianmcelligott@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie