EU Cosmetic Regulations: 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.
EU Cosmetic Regulations
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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UV Filters in Cosmetics: Annex VI & Sunscreen Rules
Learn how Annex VI regulates cosmetic UV filters, SPF claims, sunscreen testing and nano ingredients to ensure UK and EU sun protection products remain compliant.
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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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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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CPSR & Safety ReportsBanned Cosmetic Ingredients: Annex II Explained (UK & EU)
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.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsWhat Is CPNP? EU Cosmetic Product Notification Explained
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.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsCPSR for Lip Balm: Do You Need One & What's Assessed?
Lip balm requires a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) before sale in the UK and EU. Learn the lip-specific safety rules, colourant restrictions, oral exposure requirements, SPF considerations, and compliance essentials.
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CPSR for Bath Bombs: What UK & EU Sellers Need to Know
Bath bombs require a CPSR before sale in the UK and EU. Learn how fragrance, colourants, glitter, surfactants, allergens, stability, and variant rules affect cosmetic safety assessments and regulatory compliance.
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