For many clients, health&media is not only a technical implementation partner but also a strategic sparring partner. The company works in an agile, solution-oriented and transparent manner. More than 500 completed projects in 14 languages demonstrate that the solutions developed are suitable for use both nationally and internationally.

COSMILE is the internationally oriented product division of health&media and, at the same time, a particularly vivid example of how complex specialist information can be translated into a comprehensible digital user experience. The aim is to provide consumers with reliable, scientifically sound information on cosmetic ingredients – neutral, understandable and multilingual.

At the heart of this is COSMILE Europe, a Europe-wide information platform on cosmetic ingredients. The platform is backed by European cosmetics associations and helps users to better understand the composition, function and safety of cosmetic products. health&media is responsible for the technical implementation of the website and database, including the development of the multilingual platform, the powerful search function and the integration of extensive European data sources.

The platform provides information on almost 30,000 ingredients, thereby creating a robust, scientifically sound database. Thanks to a modern and scalable architecture, content can be continuously expanded, maintained and delivered reliably.

The COSMILE Europe app extends the platform to offer a mobile, everyday-use benefit. As a free product scanner for cosmetics, users can check and better understand ingredients directly whilst shopping or at home. Barcode scanning and ingredient scanning provide immediate information on the substances contained, their functions and properties. The presentation is deliberately neutral and avoids product ratings.

The app is particularly relevant for people with intolerances, contact allergies or individual preferences. Filter functions and warnings help users specifically avoid certain substances or pay particular attention to them. This is complemented by favourites, a personal product shelf and notifications regarding formula changes to favoured products. The app is available in multiple languages and can be used throughout Europe.

Core features of the app

• Barcode scan of the packaging or scan of the ingredients list
• Clear information on ingredients with explanations of their function and use
• Filters for ingredients to be avoided or given special attention
• Warnings regarding stored allergies, intolerances or preferences
• Favourites and personal product shelf
• Notifications regarding formula changes to favourite products

The COSMILE Europe widget allows COSMILE’s ingredient expertise to be integrated directly into websites. Companies, associations and portals can thus offer their users immediate access to reliable information on cosmetic ingredients without them having to leave the respective website. The widget accesses the COSMILE database, which contains almost 30,000 ingredients, and is already available in 14 languages.

COSMILE also creates clear added value for manufacturers and brands. The app links verified ingredient information with product data directly from the manufacturer. Thanks to standardised data submission and ongoing updates, the information remains up to date – including formulation changes and product recalls. Manufacturers benefit from higher data quality, their own dashboard for data maintenance, and various connection methods, such as via Excel file, GS1 data service or a custom interface. At the same time, the system is prepared for future requirements such as e-labelling and the Digital Product Passport.

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