by able-web-tst1 | May 7, 2026 | Testing
The question of whether all cosmetic products need extra testing for UK compliance, or whether all cosmetic products need microbiological, stability, or challenge testing, often comes up. What extra testing is needed? Some cosmetic products do require additional...
by able-web-tst1 | May 7, 2026 | Selling
The minimum requirements for selling a product are: 1. Product Information File (PIF) held in the EU and / or UK. For information about the content of the PIF see 2015 PIF Guidance document from Cosmetics Europe. There is no central database for this, but a copy needs...
by able-web-tst1 | May 7, 2026 | Selling
No, you legally need a completed CPSR before any sale, including online shops, markets, and pre‑orders. But once your report is ready, you can start selling immediately (if the other requirements are met, such as the PIF, labelling and product notification to the...
by able-web-tst1 | May 7, 2026 | CPSR basics
In short, no. All safety assessors have their own way of doing things, and use their own templates for the reports. Some assessors may offer different options, such as a very low cost option for a shorter report that is missing some information needed to comply with...
by able-web-tst1 | May 7, 2026 | CPSR basics
The cost of a CPSR (Cosmetic Product Safety Report) in the UK varies depending on your formulation, the number of product variations, and whether you need a single CPSR, a product family CPSR, or a CPSR for specific uses (special cases). Most small businesses and...
