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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EU Omnibus VIII (Verordening 2026/78): Wat het verbiedt
Learn what EU Omnibus VIII (Regulation 2026/78) changed for cosmetics, including new CMR bans and restrictions, the strict 1 May 2026 deadline, affected ingredients and the compliance steps brands need to take.
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Wijzigingen in cosmetische regelgeving in 2026: Leidraad voor het VK en de EU
Discover the key 2026 cosmetic regulation changes in the UK and EU, including new ingredient bans, CMR restrictions, labelling updates, different deadlines and the compliance steps brands need to take.
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Veiligheid van cosmetische huidproducten en patchtesten uitgelegd (VK en EU)
Learn how cosmetic challenge testing proves your preservative system works, when ISO 11930 testing is required, and why it is essential for water-based products and CPSR compliance.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsToelichting op microbiologische testen van cosmetica (VK & EU)
Learn how cosmetic challenge testing proves your preservative system works, when ISO 11930 testing is required, and why it is essential for water-based products and CPSR compliance.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsDe "Cosmetic Challenge Test" (effectiviteit van conserveringsmiddelen) uitgelegd
Learn how cosmetic challenge testing proves your preservative system works, when ISO 11930 testing is required, and why it is essential for water-based products and CPSR compliance.
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CPSR & Safety ReportsUitleg over stabiliteitstesten voor cosmetica (VK & EU)
Learn how cosmetic stability testing determines shelf life, supports PAO and best-before dates, and ensures your product remains safe, effective and compliant throughout its intended lifespan.
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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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