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Guides and insights on cosmetic testing & EU compliance.

October 29, 2024
Testing by Product Type

Hair Dye Testing: What the EU Requires Before You Sell

Hair dye testing for the EU: annex limits, on-head concentration, kit stability, microbiology, skin sensitisation and the warnings every colour needs.

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October 24, 2024
Testing by Product Type

Facial Oil Testing Requirements: Oils and Balms in the EU

Facial oil testing requirements in the EU: when a challenge test is needed, oxidation and packaging stability, essential oil allergens and patch tests.

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October 19, 2024
Testing by Product Type

Wet Wipes Regulation in the EU: Tests and Rules for Cosmetic Wipes

Wet wipes regulation in the EU: CPSR, preservation and challenge testing on the finished wipe, stability, skin tolerance and the plastic marking rule.

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October 14, 2024
Lab, Quality & Ordering

Outsource Cosmetic Testing or Test In-House? A Practical Guide

Outsource cosmetic testing or keep it in-house? See which tests to run yourself, which need an independent lab, and how to choose a hybrid model.

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October 9, 2024
Lab, Quality & Ordering

Cosmetic Testing Glossary: Terms Every Brand Should Know

Cosmetic testing glossary: plain-English definitions of CPSR, PIF, challenge test, PAO, patch test and more, so you can order the right tests first time.

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October 4, 2024
Lab, Quality & Ordering

Cosmetic Compliance Case Study: From Formula to Launch

Cosmetic compliance case study: follow an illustrative skincare brand from formula to CPSR, tests, label and notification, including a failed challenge test.

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September 29, 2024
CPSR & SDS

CPSR Annex I Checklist: Every Element a Safety Report Must Contain

CPSR Annex I checklist: all 14 elements of a cosmetic safety report, item by item, with the evidence to look for and the gaps that cause…

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September 24, 2024
CPSR & SDS

CPSR Example: What a Finished Cosmetic Safety Report Looks Like

CPSR example: the structure of a finished cosmetic safety report, section by section, shown with an illustrative fictional product (no real client data).

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September 19, 2024
CPSR & SDS

CPSR FAQ: 20 Questions Brands Ask Before Ordering a Report

CPSR FAQ: 20 clear answers to the questions brands ask before ordering a cosmetic safety report, from who signs it to timing, tests and updates.

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September 14, 2024
CPSR & SDS

How to Choose a Cosmetic Safety Assessor: 8 Questions to Ask

How to choose a cosmetic safety assessor: eight questions on qualification, experience, data, timing and revisions that separate a solid partner from a risk.

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September 9, 2024
CPSR & SDS

What Information Does a Safety Assessor Need From You?

CPSR information required: the six groups of data a safety assessor needs from you, from formula to supplier papers and tests, and how to prepare them.

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September 4, 2024
CPSR & SDS

Do You Need a CPSR for Every Variant, Shade and Scent?

CPSR product variants: when shades, scents and sizes share one safety assessment and what the assessor must still check for each variant.

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I. Person / company ordering the safety assessment
II. Product information
III. Use conditions and packaging
IV. Product formula
#INCI nameCAS numberNano% in product
May contain
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V. Specifications and tests of the finished product

A challenge test is required for every cosmetic product except microbiologically low-risk ones, which are:

  • Products that do not contain water, or have low water activity
  • Products with a pH below 3 or above 10
  • Products containing more than 20% alcohol
  • Products containing raw materials that create a hostile environment (strong oxidising agents, polar organic solvents, oxidising dyes, aluminium chlorohydrate and related salts, propellant gases and so on)
  • Products filled into containers at more than 65 ยฐC
  • Products packaged in pressurised containers, pump dispensers or single-dose units
When is a challenge test not required?

A challenge test is required for every cosmetic product except microbiologically low-risk ones, which are:

  • Products that do not contain water, or have low water activity
  • Products with a pH below 3 or above 10
  • Products containing more than 20% alcohol
  • Products containing raw materials that create a hostile environment (strong oxidising agents, polar organic solvents, oxidising dyes, aluminium chlorohydrate and related salts, propellant gases and so on)
  • Products filled into containers at more than 65 ยฐC
  • Products packaged in pressurised containers, pump dispensers or single-dose units
VI. Product packaging and artworkOptional — we check the label against the finished CPSR, so the artwork for the outer packaging and the primary container helps. You can also send it to us later.
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II. Information about the product formula
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III. Regulatory area and language versionsAn SDS must be supplied in the official language of every market where the product is placed. Pick each market you distribute to — we issue one language version per selection.
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