Cosmetic Preservation: 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.
Cosmetic Preservation
CPSR & Safety ReportsCosmetic Microbiological Testing Explained (UK & EU)
Learn how cosmetic challenge testing proves your preservative system works, when ISO 11930 testing is required, and why it is essential for water-based products and CPSR compliance.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsThe Cosmetic Challenge Test (Preservative Efficacy) Explained
Learn how cosmetic challenge testing proves your preservative system works, when ISO 11930 testing is required, and why it is essential for water-based products and CPSR compliance.
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Cosmetic Preservatives Explained: Annex V (UK & EU)
Learn how Annex V cosmetic preservatives work, which products need preservation, when challenge testing is required, and how to choose a compliant preservative system for UK and EU cosmetics.
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