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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Labelling & ClaimsCosmetic Labeling Regulations in the UK and EU: Materials, Compatibility, Packaging and Waste
Learn how cosmetic packaging affects UK and EU compliance, from CPSR compatibility and mandatory labelling to REACH, UK EPR and EU PPWR. Discover the packaging checks, testing and producer responsibilities brands need to manage.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsHow Much Does It Cost to Make a Cosmetic Product Compliant in the UK? The Full Breakdown
Understand the true cost of UK cosmetic compliance, from CPSR and laboratory testing to PIF, SCPN, Responsible Person, labelling and insurance. Learn what drives costs, where brands can save, and how to build a realistic compliance budget.
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CPSIA Explained: Which Products Count as Children's Products, and What the Law Requires
The short answer The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 sets the US rules for children's products, meaning consumer products designed or intended primarily for children twelve and under. It imposes...
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CPSR & Safety ReportsThe CPSR and Product Liability Insurance: What Insurers Look For and Why a Thin Report Can Void Your Cover
The short answer Product liability insurers for cosmetics expect the products they cover to be legally compliant, and most policies contain conditions or warranties to that effect. If a product causes harm...
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CPSR & Safety ReportsCPSR for Private Label Brands: Getting a Valid Report When You Do Not Hold the Formula
The short answer If your name is on the label, you are the Responsible Person and must hold a valid CPSR for the product as you sell it, even though the manufacturer...
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CPSR & Safety ReportsKeeping Your CPSR Current: The Review Cycle When Regulations, Ingredients and Suppliers Change
A Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) does not expire, but it must be kept up to date. Learn when a CPSR review is required, what changes trigger an addendum, and how to maintain compliance with UK and EU cosmetic regulations
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CPSR & Safety ReportsCPSR for Imported Cosmetics - Products Made Outside the UK or EU Into Compliance
The short answer When you import a finished cosmetic into the UK or EU from outside, you become its Responsible Person and must hold a CPSR that meets Annex I, signed by...
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CPSR & Safety ReportsHow to Choose a Cosmetic Safety Assessor: Credentials, Questions and Red Flags
The short answer A cosmetic safety assessor must hold a university qualification in pharmacy, toxicology, medicine or a similar discipline and must sign Part B of your CPSR in their own name....
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Product Information FileModèle de PIF Cosmétique et Liste de Contrôle Gratuits (RU et UE)
La réponse courte Un Dossier d'Information sur le Produit (DIP) cosmétique doit contenir cinq éléments : une description du produit, le Rapport sur la Sécurité des Produits Cosmétiques, une description de la...
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Safety Data SheetsMSDS vs SDS: What Changed Under GHS and What UK Sellers Need Now
Confused about MSDS and SDS? Learn what changed under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), why the 16-section SDS replaced the old MSDS, and what UK businesses, cosmetic brands, and product makers need to stay compliant.
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Safety Data SheetsWhere to Get an SDS for a Handmade or Small Batch Product
The short answer There are two kinds of safety data sheets (sometimes still called material safety data sheets) a small maker needs and they come from different places. Safety Data Sheets for...
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CPSR & Safety ReportsÉvaluation des risques toxicologiques pour les parfums et les huiles de parfum : ce qu'évalue réellement le toxicologue
Comment une évaluation des risques toxicologiques traite les parfums : catégories IFRA, allergènes, phototoxicité, exposition et quand une huile de parfum nécessite un RSPS à la place.
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