Cosmetic Regulations: 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.
Cosmetic Regulations
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CPSR & Safety ReportsMoeten cosmetica in het laboratorium worden getest? (Gids voor VK en EU)
Learn which cosmetic tests are required for UK and EU compliance, including stability testing, challenge testing, microbiological testing, SPF testing and CPSR requirements.
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UV Filters in Cosmetica: Bijlage VI & Regelgeving Zonwering
Learn how Annex VI regulates cosmetic UV filters, SPF claims, sunscreen testing and nano ingredients to ensure UK and EU sun protection products remain compliant.
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Verheldering van conserveringsmiddelen in cosmetica: Bijlage V (VK & EU)
Learn how Annex V cosmetic preservatives work, which products need preservation, when challenge testing is required, and how to choose a compliant preservative system for UK and EU cosmetics.
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Beperkte cosmetische ingrediënten: Bijlage III uitgelegd
Learn how Annex III restricted cosmetic ingredients work, including concentration limits, leave on and rinse off rules, mandatory warnings and UK/EU compliance requirements
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CPSR & Safety ReportsVerboden cosmetische ingrediënten: Bijlage II uitgelegd (VK & EU)
Learn what Annex II of the UK and EU Cosmetic Regulation covers, why banned cosmetic ingredients still appear through contaminants, and how to keep prohibited substances out of your formulations.
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Uitleg over de bijlagen voor cosmetische ingrediënten (VK- en EU-richtlijn)
Learn how the UK and EU cosmetic ingredient annexes work, including banned substances, restricted ingredients, approved colourants, preservatives and UV filters for compliant formulations.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsNetto 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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CPSR & Safety ReportsHet 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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CPSR & Safety ReportsUitleg 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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CPSR & Safety ReportsVerantwoordelijkheden en boetes voor de Verantwoordelijke Persoon (VK & EU)
Learn the legal duties of a cosmetic Responsible Person, including CPSR, PIF, SCPN/CPNP notification, labelling, record-keeping, and the penalties for non-compliance in the UK and EU.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsKan Ik Mijn Eigen Verantwoordelijke Persoon Zijn? (Regels VK & EU)
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 ReportsWat is een Verantwoordelijke Persoon voor Cosmetica? (Gids voor VK & EU)
Learn what a Cosmetic Responsible Person (RP) is, their legal duties, and why every cosmetic sold in the UK and EU must have one. Discover UK vs EU RP requirements, Brexit changes, third-party RP services, and common compliance mistakes.
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