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NIOD batch code decoder, check cosmetics production date

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

Cosmetics produced or distributed by Deciem Inc.:

Deciem Inc. batch code

TFN2 - This is the correct code. Find the code on the package that looks like this.

769915193657 12-276 A-02-01 - This is not a batch code. Don't enter values that look like this.

Deciem Inc. batch code

1DG1 - This is the correct code. Find the code on the package that looks like this.

769915194791 19-114-A A-04-02 - This is not a batch code. Don't enter values that look like this.

Who most often checks NIOD cosmetics?

CountryShareNumber of uses
🇺🇸 United States22.80%2315
🇬🇧 United Kingdom13.52%1373
🇨🇦 Canada8.58%871
🇻🇳 Vietnam4.54%461
🇦🇺 Australia4.52%459
🇷🇴 Romania4.36%443
🇷🇺 Russia4.35%442
🇸🇪 Sweden3.57%362
🇩🇪 Germany3.45%350
🇵🇱 Poland2.66%270

In what years was the date of NIOD cosmetics checked?

YearDifferenceNumber of uses
2024+13.75%~5470
2023+368.26%4809
2022-1027

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.