New Fragrance Allergen Labelling: The 80+ Allergens to Declare by 2026
Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 expands the fragrance allergens you must name on cosmetic labels to around 80. The 2026 and 2028…
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Practical guides on CPSR, CPNP, labelling, lab testing and CLP — written by the regulatory team that gets your products to market.
Step-by-Step CPNP Submission Guide for Cosmetic Products
How to submit a CPNP notification step by step: who can notify, what to prepare, the formulation and label fields,…
Selling Cosmetics on Amazon EU: Safety Documentation Requirements
Selling cosmetics on Amazon EU means clearing both EU law and Amazon policy. The safety documents you must hold, and…
Selling Cosmetics Online in the EU: Do You Need a CPSR?
Do you need a CPSR to sell cosmetics online in the EU? Why digital and marketplace selling is held to…
Cosmetic vs Medicinal vs Biocide: How to Classify Your Product
Cosmetic, medicinal or biocide? How EU law classifies borderline products by presentation, function and claims, and why misclassification is costly.
The CLP Regulation Explained: Classification, Labelling and Packaging
The CLP Regulation explained: classification, labelling and packaging of hazardous mixtures, what a CLP label needs, and how it links…
Sunscreen SPF Testing Explained: Methods and EU Requirements
How is SPF tested for the EU market? In vivo ISO 24444 vs in vitro UVA, the one-third rule and…
What Is Poison Centre Notification (PCN) and When Is It Required?
What is Poison Centre Notification (PCN)? When it is required under CLP Annex VIII, the role of the UFI, and…
What Cosmetic Claims Are Allowed in the EU? Substantiation Rules
Which cosmetic claims are allowed in the EU? The six common criteria, banned and free-from claims, and how to substantiate…
Handmade Soap Safety: CPSR and Microbiological Testing Explained
Does handmade soap need a CPSR to sell in the EU? Safety, pH and when microbiological or challenge testing is…
How Much Does a CPSR Cost? EU Cosmetic Safety Assessment Pricing
How much does a CPSR cost? Realistic EU price ranges, what drives the cost, why cheap CPSRs are risky, and…
Cost Breakdown for Starting a Cosmetic Brand in the EU
An itemised breakdown of what it really costs to start a cosmetic brand in the EU: CPSR, testing, PIF, labelling…