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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Britse verantwoordelijke persoon vs. EU-verantwoordelijke persoon: Belangrijke verschillen die elk merk moet kennen
Learn the key differences between UK and EU Responsible Persons in cosmetics. Understand RP roles, CPSR, PIF, labeling, and notification rules to stay compliant, avoid legal risks, and successfully sell in both UK and EU markets.
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Hoe een volledig conform cosmeticalabel te maken: INCI, claims en waarschuwingen uitgelegd
Creating compliant cosmetic labels involves far more than packaging design. Learn the UK and EU labelling requirements, including INCI ingredient listings, allergen declarations, mandatory label information, CPSR requirements, and how safety…
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CPSR & Safety ReportsZijn producten die donkere kringen en blauwe plekken verminderen cosmetica? EU & VK veiligheidsgids voor cosmetica
Products that reduce dark circles and under-eye bruises can be cosmetics or medicinal depending on their claims and mode of action. Learn how EU and UK regulators classify them, when a CPSR is required, and how to avoid misclassification risks.
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Zijn lijmverwijderaars voor nepnagels en -wimpers cosmetica? Classificatiegids EU & VK
Are adhesive removers for nails and lashes cosmetics under EU and UK law? Learn how regulators classify glue removers, when a CPSR is required, and what compliance steps brands must follow to avoid misclassification and legal risk.
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Zijn producten tegen haaruitval en voor haargroei cosmetica of geneesmiddelen? (EU & VK Gids)
Hair loss and hair growth products are not automatically classified as cosmetics in the UK and EU. Their legal status depends on the ingredients used, the claims made, and the product’s mode of action.
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Worden lippen opvullende producten beschouwd als cosmetica? Volledige nalevingsgids voor de EU en het VK
Are lip plumping products considered cosmetics in the EU and UK? Learn how glosses, balms, and serums are classified, when a CPSR is required, which ingredients create borderline risk, and how brands can stay compliant.
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Worden jeukstillende crèmes en lotions beschouwd als cosmetica? Cosmetisch versus medicinaal: een gids
Anti-itch creams and lotions are not always classified as cosmetics in the UK and EU. Their status depends on claims, ingredients, and mode of action, making correct classification and CPSR compliance essential for legal market access.
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Worden anti-rimpelproducten beschouwd als cosmetica? Korte handleiding
Anti-wrinkle creams and serums are generally classified as cosmetics in the UK and EU when they improve appearance only. Learn how product claims, CPSR requirements, and wording affect compliance and help avoid medicinal classification.
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Effectiviteitstests voor cosmetica: veilige, effectieve en conforme producten
Efficacy testing proves whether a cosmetic product delivers its claimed benefits while meeting UK and EU requirements. Learn how clinical, consumer, in vitro, and preservative testing support claim substantiation, CPSR approval, and compliance.
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Kunt u 'hypoallergeen' legaal claimen? Gids voor cosmetische compliance in het VK en de EU
Hypoallergenic claims require more than marketing language. Learn how UK and EU cosmetic regulations assess these claims, what evidence brands must provide, and how CPSR documentation, safety assessments, and claim substantiation support compliance…
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Hoe cosmetische claimsubstantiatie werkt: testnormen en wettelijke vereisten
Claim substantiation ensures cosmetic promises are evidence-based and compliant. Supported by laboratory testing, formulation review, and a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR), brands meet UK and EU cosmetic regulations with accurate.
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Verboden cosmetische claims in het VK en de EU: nalevingsgids voor merken
Prohibited cosmetic claims under UK and EU law can cause bans and fines. Learn how CPSR and the Cosmetic Product Safety Report support compliant claims, distinguish cosmetic vs medical statements, and prevent misleading “free-from” or green…
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