Body butters and body oils need a CPSR before sale in the UK and EU. Learn how anhydrous, leave-on formulations are assessed, including fragrance limits, stability, allergens, antioxidants, and key cosmetic compliance requirements.
Lip balm requires a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) before sale in the UK and EU. Learn the lip-specific safety rules, colourant restrictions, oral exposure requirements, SPF considerations, and compliance essentials.
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.
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 non-compliant.
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 compliance.
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
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. Learn when a single report covers multiple scents
Discover how CMR reclassification can impact your Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR), ingredient legality, and product compliance in the UK and EU. Learn about Article 15 requirements, regulatory updates, and the steps brands must take to maintain market access.
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