Manuel de Conformité 2026 pour les Fondateurs de Marques de Cosmétiques

What's included in your handbook

Who this handbook is for

• First-time founders launching a skincare or haircare brand
• New cosmetic and fragrance brands preparing their first launch
• Indie makers moving from hobby to retail
• Anyone who wants to understand the rules before buying services

What this handbook does not include

• Advice on your specific product — the handbook explains what is required; for answers about your own formula or label, book a 30-Minute Expert Consultation.
• A personalised launch plan — for a guided roadmap built around your products, choose the Brand Launch Consultation.
• Your compliance documents — the handbook explains them; to have them prepared, order a CPSR for a single product or the All-in-One CPSR, PIF, SDS & notification bundle.
• A printed copy — it is a digital download only.

How it works

1. Buy the handbook Add it to your basket and check out.
2. Download your copy Access the digital handbook and read it on any device.
3. Map your compliance Use the compliance map and launch checklist to see what your brand needs and in what order.
4. Get help where you need it Book a consultation or order documents when you are ready to act on a specific product.

A cosmetic compliance guide for brand founders

The Founders Compliance Handbook is a cosmetic compliance guide for brand founders who want to understand the rules before they spend money on the wrong thing. It explains, in plain English, the documents, roles and steps a new cosmetic or fragrance brand needs for the UK, EU and US markets.

The rules are spread across several regulations, the language is technical, and a missing document can mean a product is withdrawn from sale or a shipment is held. The handbook brings the whole journey into one place, so you can plan your budget and timeline with confidence.

What documents do I need to sell cosmetics?

In Great Britain and the EU, a cosmetic must have the following in place before it is sold:

• A Responsible Person — a person or company established in the UK (for Great Britain) or the EU (for the EU) who is legally responsible for the product's compliance.
• A Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) — the safety assessment required by Article 10 and Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, signed by a qualified safety assessor.
• A Product Information File (PIF) — the technical file under Article 11, kept for 10 years after the last batch is placed on the market.
• A compliant label — the Article 19 particulars, including the Responsible Person's name and address, ingredient list, batch number and durability information.
• A notification — submitted before sale through the SCPN service (Great Britain) or the CPNP portal (EU).

In the US, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) introduced FDA facility registration, product listing, serious adverse event reporting and safety substantiation duties.

Topics the handbook covers:

• CPSR explained — what a safety report is, who signs it and what you must provide.
• PIF and the Responsible Person explained — your legal obligations in the UK and EU.
• Cosmetic labelling guide — mandatory label elements, INCI lists, claims and symbols.
• Notification and market entry — SCPN (UK), CPNP (EU) and what US entry under MoCRA involves.
• Common mistakes — the errors that lead to rejected notifications, held shipments and delistings.

How founders use the handbook

• Before buying services — understand the rules first, so you only pay for what your brand needs.
• To scope your compliance — see what is required and in what order, then plan budget and timeline.
• As a launch reference — keep it to hand and work through the checklist from concept to market-ready.

Regulations this guide explains

• EU: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — the EU Cosmetics Regulation.
• Great Britain: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as amended by Schedule 34 to SI 2019/696 — the GB cosmetics rules, enforced by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).
• US: Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) — the FDA's expanded cosmetics framework.

The handbook is general guidance and is not a substitute for a safety assessment or product-specific advice.

Official sources:

• Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products (EUR-Lex)
• SI 2019/696, Schedule 34: cosmetic products (legislation.gov.uk)
• Making cosmetic products available to consumers in Great Britain (GOV.UK)
• Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (FDA)

Why founders choose the Phoenix compliance handbook

• Plain English — the regulations explained without the jargon.
• The full journey — CPSR, PIF, Responsible Person, labelling, notification and market entry.
• UK, EU and US in one place — no piecing together scattered sources.
• Written by practitioners — Phoenix Cosmetic Safety is trusted by 1,400+ brands over 14 years, including The Beard Struggle, The Essence Vault, Parfum Fabric and Junaid Jamshed.
• WhatsApp support — questions about the handbook? Message +44 7346 009332.

Understand exactly what your brand needs — get the Founders Compliance Handbook today. Add it to your basket above, or message us on WhatsApp if you are unsure whether you need the handbook or a consultation.

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