What's included in your restricted ingredients check
A restricted ingredients check of the specific substances you are unsure about, against UK and EU annexes.
Restricted-ingredient validation table
Each ingredient checked, with its annex reference, limit, conditions of use and status
Notes on flagged substances
What is wrong and what would bring each flagged ingredient within its limit
GB and EU comparison
Any difference between the Great Britain and EU annex entries for the ingredients checked
CPSR-ready summary
A short summary of the ingredients reviewed, ready to pass to your Safety Assessor
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All-in-One Cosmetic Product Safety Report CPSR, PIF, SDS & UK/EU Notification
Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR) for Beauty Products
Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR) for Beauty Products with Variations
CPSR Cosmetic Product Safety Reports for Fragrances and Perfumes
Toxicological Risk Assessment (TRA) for Beauty Products
Cosmetic Product Formulation Review
Children Product Certificate (CPC)
Allergen Compliance Check for Cosmetic Products
How it works
Fill our Product Information Document
Send your INCI list with percentages, the product type, how it is used and which ingredients concern you.
We identify each substance
Every ingredient of concern is matched to its INCI name and CAS or EC number.
We check the GB and EU annexes
Each substance is checked against Annexes II–VI for your product type, including maximum concentrations and required warnings.
You receive your validation table
Your results arrive within 72, 48 or 24 hours of complete information, depending on the delivery speed you choose.
Not sure which documents you need?
Tell us about your product and markets and we will tell you exactly what is required.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what brands ask us most.
Send us your product details and a safety assessor will reply.
What is a restricted ingredients check?
A restricted ingredients check is a targeted review of named cosmetic ingredients against the UK and EU annexes: Annex II bans, Annex III restrictions, and the Annex IV–VI rules for colourants, preservatives and UV filters, including concentration limits.
Is this ingredient allowed in cosmetics in the UK and EU?
It depends on where the ingredient is listed. If it is in Annex II it is banned; if it is in Annexes III–VI it is allowed only within its limits and conditions. We check the exact entry for your product type.
Is my preservative compliant?
Only if it is listed in Annex V and used within its maximum concentration and conditions for your product type. Phenoxyethanol, for example, is permitted at up to 1% in the ready-for-use product.
How is a restricted ingredients check different from a formulation review?
A restricted ingredients check covers only the ingredients you name. A formulation review screens the whole formula and recommends fixes, and formulation validation signs off a finished formula before the CPSR.
Do concentration limits change by product type?
Yes. Many Annex III and Annex V limits differ between leave-on and rinse-off products, or by body area, so we confirm the limit that applies to your product type and use.
Can I just check my ingredients on CosIng?
CosIng is a useful starting point, but the European Commission states it has no legal value and it does not cover the GB annexes. Our check uses the annexes themselves for both markets.
How much does a restricted ingredients check cost and how long does it take?
£30 at Standard delivery (72 hours), £40 at Fast (48 hours) or £50 at Priority (24 hours), counted from when we receive your complete ingredient information.
Does a restricted ingredients check replace a CPSR?
No. It is a focused pre-CPSR check. Every cosmetic still needs a full safety assessment and CPSR before it is placed on the market.