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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CPSR & Safety ReportsToxicological Risk Assessment for Fragrances and Perfume Oils: What the Toxicologist Actually Assesses
How a toxicological risk assessment treats fragrance: IFRA categories, allergens, phototoxicity, exposure, and when a perfume oil needs a CPSR instead.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsCPSR Example: What a Finished Cosmetic Product Safety Report Looks Like
See what a finished Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) looks like. Explore each section of a real-world CPSR example, understand what safety assessors include, and learn how to identify a compliant report for UK and EU cosmetic products.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsPIF vs CPSR: What Goes Where, and Who Keeps It for Ten Years
Confused about the difference between a CPSR and a PIF? Learn what each document contains, why both are legally required for UK and EU cosmetic compliance, and who is responsible for keeping the Product Information File for ten years.
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What Is a Toxicological Risk Assessment (TRA)? A Guide for Product Makers
A plain English guide to the Toxicological Risk Assessment: what a TRA is, which products need one, what it contains, who writes it and what to send.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsMassage Oils and Massage Candles: TRA or CPSR?
Massage oils and massage candles are cosmetics, so they need a CPSR, not a TRA. Why, what the assessment covers, the claims to avoid, and burn safety.
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Do Room Sprays and Reed Diffusers Need a TRA? (Not a CPSR)
Room sprays and reed diffusers are not cosmetics. Why they need a TRA and CLP labelling, when a mist becomes a cosmetic, and what to prepare before launch.
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Toxicological Risk Assessment for Candles and Wax Melts: What UK and EU Makers Need
Candles, Wax Melts, TRA, CLP, Home Fragrance, Candle Compliance, Product Safety, UK EU Regulation, Safety Labels, IFRA
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CPSR & Safety ReportsTRA vs CPSR: Which Safety Assessment Does Your Product Actually Need?
TRA vs CPSR? Which safety assessment does your candle, wax melt, room spray, massage oil or cosmetic legally need in the UK and EU? Clear answers here.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsMango and Cocoa Firming Body Butter: Recipe, Formula and Method
Make a firm, non greasy mango and cocoa body butter with our anhydrous formulation, whipping method, tips and UK and EU compliance guidance from Phoenix Cosmetic Safety.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsWhipped Shea Body Butter (Non Greasy): Recipe, Formula and Method
Make a light, non greasy whipped shea body butter with our anhydrous formulation, whipping method, tips and UK and EU compliance guidance from Phoenix Safety Consultants.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsShampoo Soap Bar for Normal Hair: Cold Process Recipe and Method
Make a cold process shampoo soap bar for normal hair with our full formulation, method, acid rinse tip, cure and UK and EU compliance guidance from Phoenix.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsLiquid Castile Hand and Body Wash: Recipe, Formula and Method
Make a gentle liquid Castile hand and body wash from scratch with our potassium hydroxide method, dilution and preservation guide, and UK and EU compliance notes.
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