Compliance: 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.
Compliance
Fragrance & IFRAHow Do I Find INCI Names and CAS Numbers for Perfumery Materials and Document Them for Compliance?
Learn how to correctly identify cosmetic ingredients using INCI names and CAS numbers. Discover where to find and verify them, how to document fragrance oils, essential oils and aroma chemicals, avoid common naming errors, and build an ingredient…
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CPSR & Safety ReportsHow Can I Make Sure My Cosmetic Formula Is Compliant in Different Markets? A Practical Method for the UK, EU, US and Beyond
One formula can work in the UK, EU, US and Canada if every ingredient is screened to the strictest rule. Each market still needs its own assessment, responsible party, filing and label. Here's the step-by-step method.
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Labelling & ClaimsCosmetic Labeling Regulations in the UK and EU: Materials, Compatibility, Packaging and Waste
Learn how cosmetic packaging affects UK and EU compliance, from CPSR compatibility and mandatory labelling to REACH, UK EPR and EU PPWR. Discover the packaging checks, testing and producer responsibilities brands need to manage.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsThe CPSR and Product Liability Insurance: What Insurers Look For and Why a Thin Report Can Void Your Cover
The CPSR and Product Liability Insurance, explained: why the stakes are what they are, what the policy assumes and what insurers ask for.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsCPSR for Private Label Brands: Getting a Valid Report When You Do Not Hold the Formula
CPSR for Private Label Brands, explained: who is the Responsible Person in private label, how the assessment happens without you seeing the formula and the PIF is yours.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsKeeping Your CPSR Current: The Review Cycle When Regulations, Ingredients and Suppliers Change
A Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) does not expire, but it must be kept up to date. Learn when a CPSR review is required, what changes trigger an addendum, and how to maintain compliance with UK and EU cosmetic regulations
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CPSR & Safety ReportsCPSR for Imported Cosmetics - Products Made Outside the UK or EU Into Compliance
CPSR for Imported Cosmetics, explained: why you become the Responsible Person, why the origin assessment is rarely enough and what you must obtain from the manufacturer.
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What Is a Toxicological Risk Assessment (TRA)? A Guide for Product Makers
A plain English guide to the Toxicological Risk Assessment: what a TRA is, which products need one, what it contains, who writes it and what to send.
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