Regulation EC 1223/2009: 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.
Regulation EC 1223/2009
CPSR & Safety ReportsDo Cosmetics Need Lab Testing? (UK & EU Guide)
Learn which cosmetic tests are required for UK and EU compliance, including stability testing, challenge testing, microbiological testing, SPF testing and CPSR requirements.
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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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Cosmetic Ingredient Annexes Explained (UK & EU Guide)
Learn how the UK and EU cosmetic ingredient annexes work, including banned substances, restricted ingredients, approved colourants, preservatives and UV filters for compliant formulations.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsNet Quantity, Batch Codes & RP Address on Cosmetic Labels
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.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsCosmetic Ingredient Lists & INCI Names Explained (UK & EU)
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.
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CPSR Part B Explained: Inside the Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment
Learn what CPSR Part B is, how safety assessors determine cosmetic safety, calculate Margin of Safety (MoS), apply label warnings, and issue the final approval required for UK and EU cosmetic compliance
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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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