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 ReportsCoffee and Cocoa Exfoliating Soap: Cold Process Recipe and How to Sell Handmade Soap Legally in the UK & EU
Make an exfoliating coffee and cocoa cold process soap with our full formulation, brewed coffee method, cure and UK and EU compliance guidance from Phoenix.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsTurmeric and Kaolin Clay Soap: Cold Process Recipe and Method
Make a golden turmeric and kaolin clay cold process soap with our full formulation, method, cure and UK and EU compliance guidance from Phoenix Safety Consultants.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsSea Salt Spa Bar: Cold Process Salt Soap Recipe and Method
Make a hard, spa style sea salt soap with our high coconut cold process formulation, method, cure and UK and EU compliance guidance from Phoenix Safety Consultants.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsOatmeal, Honey and Goat Milk Soap: Cold Process Recipe and Method
Make a gentle oatmeal, honey and goat milk cold process soap with our full formulation, milk soaping method, cure and UK and EU compliance guidance from Phoenix.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsCharcoal and Tea Tree Cleansing Bar: Cold Process Recipe and Method
Make an activated charcoal and tea tree cold process cleansing bar with our full formulation, method, cure and UK and EU compliance guidance from Phoenix.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsShea and Cocoa Butter Cold Process Soap: Recipe, Formula and Method
A shea and cocoa butter cold process soap is a rich, hard, deeply moisturising bar that feels like a spa treatment, made by blending everyday oils with two luxurious butters.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsCold Process Castile Soap Recipe: Formula, Method, Cure and Compliance
A complete cold process Castile soap recipe with olive oil formulation, method, cure and UK and EU compliance notes from Phoenix Safety Consultants.
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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 Makeup Remover (Micellar, Oil & Wipes)
Makeup remover including micellar waters, oil-based removers, biphasic formulas, and cleansing wipes are cosmetics that require a CPSR before they can be sold in the UK or EU.
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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.
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CPSR for Cleansing Balm & Oil Cleanser (UK & EU)
Learn how cleansing balms and oil cleansers are assessed for CPSR compliance in the UK and EU. This guide explains anhydrous formulations, preservation, emulsifiers, eye-area safety, fragrance considerations, stability testing, packaging, cosmetic…
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CPSR for Body Mist (UK & EU Guide)
Learn how to formulate and sell compliant lip scrubs in the UK and EU. Discover why lip products require special safety assessment, lip-approved colourants, gentle exfoliants, flavour safety, and a CPSR before they can be legally sold.
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