CMR Substances: 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.
CMR Substances
UK Cosmetic Regulation Changes 2026 (SI 2026/23)
Learn what changed under Great Britain’s SI 2026/23 cosmetic regulations, including the 4-MBC and TPO bans, formaldehyde labelling changes, hexyl salicylate restrictions and key 2026–2027 compliance deadlines.
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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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Cosmetic Regulation Changes in 2026: UK & EU Guide
Discover the key 2026 cosmetic regulation changes in the UK and EU, including new ingredient bans, CMR restrictions, labelling updates, different deadlines and the compliance steps brands need to take.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsCMR Reclassification: Is Your EU & UK CPSR Still Compliant?
Discover how CMR reclassification can impact your Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR), ingredient legality, and product compliance in the UK and EU. Learn about Article 15 requirements, regulatory updates, and the steps brands must take to maintain market access.Learn how EU & UK assessors manage substances
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