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Cosmetic Labels: 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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Cosmetic Labels

CPSR & Safety Reports

13 juli 2026 4 min read

Netto inhoud, batchcodes en adres van de verantwoordelijke persoon op cosmetische etiketten

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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The PAO Symbol & Best Before Dates on Cosmetics Explained

CPSR & Safety Reports

11 juli 2026 4 min read

Het PAO-symbool en de houdbaarheidsdata op cosmetica uitgelegd

Learn the difference between the PAO (open-jar) symbol and the best-before date on cosmetic labels. Understand the 30-month rule, shelf life requirements, stability testing, and UK/EU cosmetic labelling compliance.

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Cosmetic Ingredient Lists & INCI Names Explained (UK & EU)

CPSR & Safety Reports

10 juli 2026 6 min read

Uitleg over cosmeticabestanddelenlijsten en INCI-namen (VK & EU)

Learn how to create a compliant cosmetic ingredient list using INCI names, the correct ingredient order, the 1% rule, fragrance allergens, CI numbers, and UK/EU cosmetic labelling requirements.

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