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Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) Explained

The European Union applies strict rules to cosmetic products. Every cosmetic product must undergo a scientific safety assessment before entering the EU market. This requirement applies to all products, from simple lip balms to advanced skincare formulations. The Cosmetic Product Safety Report, known as the CPSR, documents this assessment. The CPSR forms a mandatory part […]

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When Is a Separate CPSR Required for Cosmetic Variants?

A separate CPSR is required whenever a cosmetic product variant changes the formulation in a way that affects its safety profile. Variations in fragrance, active ingredients, preservatives, or UV filters always require a new CPSR, while size changes usually do not. For cosmetic brands operating in the European Union (EU), the Cosmetic Product Safety Report […]

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Microbiological Safety Standards for Cosmetic Products

Cosmetic microbiology plays a central role in ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance. Cosmetic products do not need to be sterile, but they must not contain microorganisms that could harm consumers or destabilize the formulation. Effective microbiological control protects both product integrity and consumer health throughout the product’s shelf life and Period After Opening (PAO). […]

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Cosmetic Laboratory Testing Requirements for Product Safety

The safety of a finished cosmetic product depends on robust and validated cosmetic laboratory testing. Regulatory frameworks, especially the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, require the Responsible Person to ensure that every product placed on the market is safe for human health under normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions of use. To meet this […]

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Safe Cosmetic Formulation and Consumer Health Protection

Safe cosmetic formulation involves far more than combining ingredients. It is a structured process grounded in scientific evaluation and strict regulatory compliance. In major markets such as the European Union, manufacturers must ensure that cosmetic products remain safe for human health under normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions of use. This approach places consumer safety at […]

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Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) Explained

When Is a Separate CPSR Required for Cosmetic Variants?

Microbiological Safety Standards for Cosmetic Products

Cosmetic Laboratory Testing Requirements for Product Safety

Safe Cosmetic Formulation and Consumer Health Protection

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