EU Cosmetics Regulation: 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 Cosmetics Regulation
CPSR & Safety ReportsCPSR for Cuticle Oil (UK & EU Guide)
Cuticle oils are simple, anhydrous cosmetic products, but they still require a CPSR before they can be legally sold in the UK or EU. This guide explains the key compliance considerations for cuticle oils, including oxidation and essential oils.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsCPSR for Aftershave Balm (UK & EU Guide)
Aftershave balms are designed for freshly shaved skin, making gentle formulation and cosmetic compliance essential. This guide explains why aftershave balms require a CPSR, how preservation, soothing ingredients, fragrance, claims, and microbiological safety are assessed.
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What You Need to Sell Cosmetics Legally (UK & EU)
Want to sell cosmetics legally in the UK or EU? Learn the essential compliance requirements, including CPSR, PIF, Responsible Person, SCPN or CPNP notification, compliant labelling, testing and good manufacturing practice.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsIs a CPSR a 'Test'? The CPSR Test Myth Explained
Many brands search for a “CPSR test,” but a CPSR is not a lab test. It is a qualified safety assessment that may rely on stability, challenge, microbiological, or other test results to prove a cosmetic product is safe and compliant.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsWho Can Sign a CPSR? Qualified Safety Assessor Requirements (UK & EU)
A CPSR is only valid if it is signed by a qualified safety assessor. Learn who can legally sign a Cosmetic Product Safety Report, what qualifications are required, how to verify credentials, and why an invalid signature can make your product non-compliant.
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CPSR Part A Explained: What's Inside the Cosmetic Product Safety Information
Part A of a CPSR forms the foundation of every cosmetic safety assessment. Learn the 10 required elements, including formulation details, stability data, microbiological quality, exposure calculations, and toxicological information for UK and EU compliance.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsEU Eye Cosmetic Safety: Annex V Preservative Limits for Mascara, Eyeliner & CPSR
Eye cosmetics face strict preservative limits under EU Annex V. Learn how CPSR requirements, challenge testing, labelling obligations, compliance risks, and key 2026 regulatory updates affect eye-area cosmetic products.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsCPSR for Product Variants: Rules for Scents, Shades & Sizes
One CPSR can sometimes cover multiple cosmetic variants, but changes to fragrance, preservatives, active ingredients, colourants, or intended use may require a separate safety assessment to maintain UK and EU compliance. Learn when a single report covers multiple scents
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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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