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.
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UK Responsible Person vs. EU Responsible Person: Key Differences Every Brand Must Know
Learn the key differences between UK and EU Responsible Persons in cosmetics. Understand RP roles, CPSR, PIF, labeling, and notification rules to stay compliant, avoid legal risks, and successfully sell in both UK and EU markets.
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How to Create a Fully Compliant Cosmetic Label: INCI, Claims & Warnings Explained
Creating compliant cosmetic labels involves far more than packaging design. Learn the UK and EU labelling requirements, including INCI ingredient listings, allergen declarations, mandatory label information, CPSR requirements, and how safety assessments support compliant cosmetic claims and market access.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsAre Products That Reduce Dark Circles and Bruises Cosmetics? EU & UK Cosmetic Safety Guide
Products that reduce dark circles and under-eye bruises can be cosmetics or medicinal depending on their claims and mode of action. Learn how EU and UK regulators classify them, when a CPSR is required, and how to avoid misclassification risks.
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Are Adhesive Removers for Fake Nails and Eyelashes Cosmetics? EU & UK Classification Guide
Are adhesive removers for nails and lashes cosmetics under EU and UK law? Learn how regulators classify glue removers, when a CPSR is required, and what compliance steps brands must follow to avoid misclassification and legal risk.
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Are Hair Loss and Hair Growth Products Cosmetic or Medicinal? (EU & UK Guide)
Hair loss and hair growth products are not automatically classified as cosmetics in the UK and EU. Their legal status depends on the ingredients used, the claims made, and the product’s mode of action. Correct classification is essential to ensure compliance, avoid regulatory issues, and maintain market access.
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Are Lip Plumping Products Considered Cosmetics? Complete EU &UK Compliance Guide
Are lip plumping products considered cosmetics in the EU and UK? Learn how glosses, balms, and serums are classified, when a CPSR is required, which ingredients create borderline risk, and how brands can stay compliant.
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Are Anti-Itch Creams and Lotions Considered Cosmetics? Cosmetic vs Medicinal Guide
Anti-itch creams and lotions are not always classified as cosmetics in the UK and EU. Their status depends on claims, ingredients, and mode of action, making correct classification and CPSR compliance essential for legal market access.
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Are Anti-Wrinkle Products Considered Cosmetics? Brief Guide
Anti-wrinkle creams and serums are generally classified as cosmetics in the UK and EU when they improve appearance only. Learn how product claims, CPSR requirements, and wording affect compliance and help avoid medicinal classification.Check which products are classified as cosmetics under UK & EU law
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Efficacy Tests for Cosmetics: Safe, Effective, and Compliant Products
Efficacy testing proves whether a cosmetic product delivers its claimed benefits while meeting UK and EU requirements. Learn how clinical, consumer, in vitro, and preservative testing support claim substantiation, CPSR approval, and compliance. Learn how to create safe and effective products.
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Can You Legally Claim “Hypoallergenic”? UK & EU Cosmetic Compliance Guide
Hypoallergenic claims require more than marketing language. Learn how UK and EU cosmetic regulations assess these claims, what evidence brands must provide, and how CPSR documentation, safety assessments, and claim substantiation support compliance and consumer trust.
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How Cosmetic Claim Substantiation Works Testing Standards and Legal Requirements
Claim substantiation ensures cosmetic promises are evidence-based and compliant. Supported by laboratory testing, formulation review, and a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR), brands meet UK and EU cosmetic regulations with accurate.
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Prohibited Cosmetic Claims in the UK and EU Compliance Guide for Brands
Prohibited cosmetic claims under UK and EU law can cause bans and fines. Learn how CPSR and the Cosmetic Product Safety Report support compliant claims, distinguish cosmetic vs medical statements, and prevent misleading “free-from” or green marketing risks.
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