Cosmetic Product Safety Reports Questions and Answers
I'm a small scale producer with just a handful of products, do I need CPSRs?
Yes, the regulation applies to all companies, big or small and every product classified as a cosmetic product according to EU regulation requires the Cosmetic Product Safety Report.
I only make natural cosmetic products, do I need CPSRs?
Yes, every product classified as a cosmetic product according to EU regulation requires the Cosmetic Product Safety Report.
All my cosmetic products are vegan, do I need CPSRs?
Yes, every product classified as a cosmetic product according to EU regulation requires the Cosmetic Product Safety Report.
I use melt and pour bases to make soap, do I need CPSRs?
Yes, every product classified as a cosmetic product according to EU regulation requires the Cosmetic Product Safety Report.
I only sell my cosmetic products at local markets, do I need CPSRs?
Yes, every product classified as a cosmetic product according to EU regulation requires the Cosmetic Product Safety Report.
All my cosmetic products are certified organic, do I need CPSRs?
Yes, every product classified as a cosmetic product according to EU regulation requires the Cosmetic Product Safety Report.
I had the safety of my product assessed, but I tweaked the formulas since do I need new CPSRs?
Yes, the CPSR is specific to the formula. Every time cosmetic product formula changes new or updated CPSR will be required.
Cosmetic Product Safety Report - what documents do I need to provide to get a CPSR for my cosmetic product?
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Certificates of Analysis for all the ingredients used in the formulation.
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all the ingredients used in the formulation.
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Allergen certificates and IFRA certificates are required for all essential oils, flavours or fragrances used in the cosmetic product.
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Information on the packaging.
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Stability data.
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Product properties.
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Preservative Efficacy Test (PET) results for water-containing products.