Annex III: Cosmetic compliance guides
Plain-English guides to UK, EU and US cosmetic rules: safety reports, notifications, labelling, ingredients and shelf life. Written and checked by qualified safety assessors.
Annex III
CPSR & Safety ReportsCPSR for Shampoo and Conditioner: What the Safety Assessor Actually Checks
What a safety assessor checks in a liquid shampoo or conditioner CPSR: rinse-off exposure, eye irritation, preservation, pH, Annex III cationic limits, allergens and claims.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsHair Dyes and Hair Colour Products: The Strictest Labelling in Cosmetics, the Allergy Alert Test, and What the CPSR Requires
Learn how hair dyes are regulated in the UK and EU, including Annex III limits, mandatory allergy warnings, hydrogen peroxide, henna, professional products and CPSR requirements. Discover common compliance mistakes that can delay product launches.
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EU Omnibus VIII (Regulation 2026/78): What It Bans
Learn what EU Omnibus VIII (Regulation 2026/78) changed for cosmetics, including new CMR bans and restrictions, the strict 1 May 2026 deadline, affected ingredients and the compliance steps brands need to take.
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Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients: Annex III Explained
Learn how Annex III restricted cosmetic ingredients work, including concentration limits, leave on and rinse off rules, mandatory warnings and UK/EU compliance requirements
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Cosmetic Ingredient Annexes Explained (UK & EU Guide)
Learn how the UK and EU cosmetic ingredient annexes work, including banned substances, restricted ingredients, approved colourants, preservatives and UV filters for compliant formulations.
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