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Learn how cosmetic stability testing determines shelf life, supports PAO and best-before dates, and ensures your product remains safe, effective and compliant throughout its intended lifespan.

Learn which cosmetic tests are required for UK and EU compliance, including stability testing, challenge testing, microbiological testing, SPF testing and CPSR requirements.

Learn what Annex II of the UK and EU Cosmetic Regulation covers, why banned cosmetic ingredients still appear through contaminants, and how to keep prohibited substances out of your formulations.

Learn how to correctly label cosmetic net quantity, batch codes, Responsible Person details and country of origin to meet UK and EU cosmetic labelling requirements.

Learn the difference between the PAO (open-jar) symbol and the best-before date on cosmetic labels. Understand the 30-month rule, shelf life requirements, stability testing, and UK/EU cosmetic labelling compliance.

Learn how to create a compliant cosmetic ingredient list using INCI names, the correct ingredient order, the 1% rule, fragrance allergens, CI numbers, and UK/EU cosmetic labelling requirements.

Learn the legal duties of a cosmetic Responsible Person, including CPSR, PIF, SCPN/CPNP notification, labelling, record-keeping, and the penalties for non-compliance in the UK and EU.

Can you be your own Responsible Person for cosmetics? Learn when you can act as your own UK or EU RP, your legal responsibilities, Brexit limitations, and when appointing a third-party Responsible Person is required.

Learn when you need a UK Responsible Person (RP) for cosmetics after Brexit. Understand UK RP duties, importer obligations, marketplace requirements, third-party RP services, and how to stay compliant when selling in Great Britain.

Learn what a Cosmetic Responsible Person (RP) is, their legal duties, and why every cosmetic sold in the UK and EU must have one. Discover UK vs EU RP requirements, Brexit changes, third-party RP services, and common compliance mistakes.

Learn how cosmetic product variants are notified under SCPN and CPNP. Discover when each shade, scent, or colour needs separate notification, how one CPSR can cover multiple variants, and how to keep your UK and EU cosmetic registrations compliant.

CPNP is the EU's Cosmetic Products Notification Portal for registering cosmetics before sale. Learn who must notify, what information is required, and how CPNP works with your CPSR, PIF, and EU Responsible Person.