UK 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.
UK Cosmetics Regulation
CPSR & Safety ReportsRPSC pour l'huile à cuticules (guide Royaume-Uni et UE)
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 ReportsRapport de sécurité des produits cosmétiques (CPSR) pour le baume après-rasage (Guide Royaume-Uni et UE)
Aftershave balms are designed for freshly shaved skin, making gentle formulation and cosmetic compliance essential.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsQuantité nette, codes de lot et adresse du PR sur les étiquettes de produits cosmétiques
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 ReportsPuis-je être ma propre personne responsable ? (Règles du Royaume-Uni et de l'UE)
Can you be your own Responsible Person for cosmetics? Learn when you can act as your own UK or EU RP, your legal responsibilities, Brexit limitations, and when appointing a third-party Responsible Person is required.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsAvez-vous besoin d'une personne responsable au Royaume-Uni ? (Guide post-Brexit)
Learn when you need a UK Responsible Person (RP) for cosmetics after Brexit. Understand UK RP duties, importer obligations, marketplace requirements, third-party RP services, and how to stay compliant when selling in Great Britain.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsUn Évaluation de la Sécurité des Produits Cosmétiques (CPSR) est-elle un « test » ? Le mythe du « test CPSR » expliqué
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 ReportsQui peut signer un rapport de sécurité produit grand public (CPSR) ? Exigences relatives à l'évaluateur qualifié de la sécurité (Royaume-Uni et UE)
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…
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Explication de la partie A du RSPC : contenu du dossier d’information sur la sécurité des produits cosmétiques
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…
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Qu'est-ce qu'un CPSR ? Le guide complet du rapport sur la sécurité des produits cosmétiques au Royaume-Uni et dans l'UE (2026)
A Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) is the legal foundation for selling cosmetics in both the UK and EU. This comprehensive guide explains what a CPSR is, why it is mandatory, what information it contains, who can issue it
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CPSR & Safety ReportsRapport de sécurité chimique pour les variantes de produits : Règles pour les parfums, les teintes et les tailles
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.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsReclassification des CMR : Votre rapport sur la sécurité des produits cosmétiques pour l'UE et le Royaume-Uni est-il toujours conforme ?
Discover how CMR reclassification can impact your Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR), ingredient legality, and product compliance in the UK and EU.
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