Check the date of manufacture of perfumes and cosmetics

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Cif batch code decoder, check cosmetics production date

How do I find the Cif cosmetics or perfumes batch code?

Cosmetics produced or distributed by Unilever PLC:

Unilever PLC batch code

12661 - This is the correct code. Find the code on the package that looks like this.

Who most often checks Cif cosmetics?

CountryShareNumber of uses
🇵🇱 Poland40.36%2671
🇷🇴 Romania9.73%644
🇸🇬 Singapore5.03%333
🇵🇭 Philippines3.55%235
🇮🇷 Iran3.08%204
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.58%171
🇭🇰 Hong Kong2.40%159
🇺🇸 United States2.07%137
🇵🇰 Pakistan1.95%129
🇧🇩 Bangladesh1.90%126

In what years was the date of Cif cosmetics checked?

YearDifferenceNumber of uses
2024+32.94%~3830
2023+39.85%2881
2022+277.98%2060
2021+73.57%545
2020-314

How long cosmetics are fresh?

A shelf life of cosmetics depends on a period after opening and production date.

Period after opening (PAO)Period after opening (PAO). Some cosmetics should be used within a specified period of time after opening due to oxidation and microbiological factors. Their packaging has a drawing of an open jar, inside it, there is a number representing the number of months. In this example, it is 6 months of use after opening.

Production date. Unused cosmetics also lose their freshness and become dry. According to EU law, the manufacturer has to put the expiration date only on cosmetics whose shelf life is less than 30 months. The most common periods of suitability for use from the date of manufacture:

Perfumes with alcohol- about 5 years
Skin care cosmetics- minimum 3 years
Makeup cosmetics- from 3 years (mascara) to more than 5 years (powders)

The shelf life may vary depending on the manufacturer.