The Full Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment provides everything you need to sell your products to consumers in the EU. It consists of the following:

• Cosmetic Product Information File (PIF)
  • Part A: Information on the safety of cosmetic products – Contains data on the product’s ingredients, stability, microbiological quality, impurities, and packaging.
  • Part B: Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) – Contains the conclusions, warnings, and justifications of the safety assessor, which ensure that the product is safe under normal use.
• Laboratory tests and results
• EU CPNP Notification

Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR)

The EU Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) is a document that plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of cosmetic products placed on the market in the European Union (EU). It is a requirement under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009), which sets out the rules and regulations for cosmetic products.

Cosmetic Product Information File (PIF)

The Cosmetic Product Information File (PIF) is a comprehensive document that serves as a central repository of information about a cosmetic product. It is a mandatory requirement under the European Union (EU) Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009). The PIF is intended to provide competent authorities with access to key data on a cosmetic product and its safety assessment.

Cosmetic Challenge Test

A cosmetic challenge test, also known as an efficacy test or challenge test, is a laboratory procedure performed to assess the efficacy of preservatives in cosmetic products. The purpose of this test is to ensure that the formulation is sufficiently protected against microbial contamination throughout its shelf life and during consumer use.

Microbiological testing

Microbiological testing is a critical aspect of the cosmetics industry and focuses on product safety and quality by monitoring and controlling microbial contamination. It helps manufacturers produce safe and effective cosmetic and personal care products for consumers.

Cosmetic stability testing

Cosmetic stability testing is a series of evaluations conducted to assess how the physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of a cosmetic product are affected over time when stored under various conditions. The purpose of these tests is to ensure that the product remains safe and effective and retains its intended quality throughout its shelf life.

EU CPNP Notification

The EU CPNP notification refers to the process of notifying cosmetic products to the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP), a centralized online notification system used within the European Union (EU). The CPNP was established under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009) and serves as a tool for exchanging information about cosmetic products between regulatory authorities and the responsible persons who place these products on the market.

How does the process work?

1. Choose the assessment
   • You purchase the assessment via our website.
2. Access to secure portal
   • After purchase, you will gain access to our secure portal where you can complete the intake.
3. Complete intake
   • Fill in all requested information about your product and upload relevant documentation.
4. Send samples
   • Send physical samples of your product to our laboratory. When you scan your lab test in the portal, the safety assessor will ask for the number of samples. This depends on your product and packaging.
5. Laboratory tests
   • We perform laboratory tests.
6. Safety Assessment
   • Our safety assessor prepares the PIF, Parts I, II, and III.
7. EU CPNP Notification and Documentation Submission
   • We handle the registration of your product in the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) and provide you with the complete PIF documentation.

What do you need to request a CPSR?

To ensure the process runs smoothly, we need the following information from you:

1. Product formulation: A complete list of ingredients, including concentrations and INCI names.
2. Product packaging: Information about packaging and labels.
3. Instructions for use: How the product is used by consumers.
4. Sample: A physical sample of your product for laboratory analysis.
5. Documentation: Certificates for raw materials (e.g., MSDS and COA). You can find more information on our page about documentation required for a safety assessment.

What is a variation?

You can often create multiple product variations simply by changing the scent or color of a base formulation. By choosing the variation option in these specific cases, you benefit from lower costs while ensuring that your product variations continue to comply with cosmetic safety regulations. For each variation, we create the PIF with CPSR and conduct a laboratory test. For 2 variations, 2 PIFs with CPSR are created and all laboratory tests are performed.

When should you choose the variation option?

1. Change fragrance: If the only change to the base formulation is a change in fragrance, you can choose the variant option. This is because the base formulation remains the same and only the fragrance is changed.
2. Change color: Even if you choose to change the product’s color without introducing new ingredients or raw materials, this qualifies for the variant price.

Important reminder: If additional raw materials are added (such as a new active ingredient, plant extract, preservatives, or any other ingredient that changes the formulation), this is not considered a variantdue to the significant change that the new formulation entails.