What is CPSR and why do you need one

In this blog post, we will help you discover what the Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) is and why it is essential to the success of your cosmetic business in Europe.

What is Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR)

Let's start with the basics. The CPSR is an integral component of the Product Information File (PIF). Every cosmetic product sold in Europe must have PIF compiled (more on PIF in the upcoming blog posts).

In short, CPSR is a critical review of the safety of cosmetic product. It has two parts: Part A – Cosmetic product safety information and Part B – Cosmetic product safety assessment.

• Part A is a compilation of the available information about your product and must include data on the composition, physical and chemical properties of the ingredients used, the toxicological profile of the ingredients and finished product, any impurities present, microbiological quality, information on the packaging used and also on the exposure to the cosmetic product, its usage, and any undesirable effects reported. The information contained in Part A allows suitably qualified cosmetic safety assessor to draw a conclusion on cosmetic product safety.

• Part B includes the assessment conclusion and scientific reasoning behind it. It also contains labelled warnings and instructions for use and the assessor's credentials and approval of Part B.

It is very important to note that the cosmetic safety assessor responsible for CPSR preparation and sign-off must be suitably qualified in accordance with EU regulations.

Why is CPSR an essential component of your cosmetic business success in Europe

There are several reasons why cosmetic product safety report, sometimes called cosmetic product safety assessment, should be treated as an integral part of your cosmetic business road to success. It is as important as a business plan, cash flow or social media!

Let's explore some of the reasons:

• it is one of many legal requirements under EU cosmetic regulation. You need CPSR to be able to sell your cosmetics legally. Breaking the law will not help you succeed in business.

• prevent reputation damage and loss of revenue. The last thing you want is your product being pulled from the market for not being compliant with regulations. Imagine the reputation damage not to mention revenue loss! Quality CPSR is a small investment in comparison.

• it will help ensure your products are safe. After spending endless hours on dreaming-up, researching and creating your formulations it's time to make sure they are safe. CPSR is one of the tools at your disposal to do so. With the help of a suitably qualified cosmetic safety assessor, you will be able to minimise safety issues with your formulations and prevent problems in the future.

• allows you to get to know your products better. Preparing information required for Cosmetic Safety Assessment or Product Information File allows you to dig deeper and look for additional data on your ingredients and products. Just think how much more you will know at the end of the process! You'll also be able to tap into the knowledge and expertise of the assessor.

• reduce future regulatory burden. In comparison to pharmaceutical regulation, cosmetic regulation is much less demanding, but at the same time sufficient to ensure safety and innovation in the cosmetic field. If we all follow the current rules we can hope the lawmakers will not introduce more 'paperwork'.

CPSR is only one of many obligations under the current EU/UK cosmetic legislation. Please get in touch via info@moleculeregulatoryservices.co.uk for further information.

Watch this space for upcoming blog posts exploring further aspects of cosmetic regulations and how to make and sell your cosmetics in a safe and compliant way. We will make it simple!

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