by Geraldine Garrs | Aug 25, 2025 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
Wet Wipes Ban in Wales: What It Means for Cosmetic Brands There’s a major change coming for cosmetic brands that sell wet wipes or sheet masks in the UK. A new law in Wales means that from 18 December 2026, it will be illegal to sell or supply plastic-containing wet...
by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 25, 2025 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, FAQ's
Understanding Cosmetic Claims: What You Can and Can’t Say Understanding Cosmetic Claims: What UK Brands Need to Know If you’re selling cosmetic products in the UK, you’ve likely made a cosmetic claim without even realising it. Words like “natural”, “clean”, or...
by Geraldine Garrs | May 30, 2025 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
What Does a Cosmetic Product Safety Assessor Do? If you make or sell cosmetics in the UK or EU, you’ve probably heard the term cosmetic product safety assessor. But what does this person actually do? Why are they important for your business? And what does the law say...
by Geraldine Garrs | May 20, 2025 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Quality and Safety
Importing Ready-Made Cosmetics into the UK: What You Need to Know If you’re a UK-based cosmetic brand owner importing ready-made products from outside the UK and EU, like India, Korea, Thailand, China, there are some important things you need to know before you can...
by Geraldine Garrs | Mar 7, 2025 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
Are Cosmetics Regulated in the UK? Understanding how cosmetics are regulated in the UK is important for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. With the market for beauty and personal care products growing steadily, knowing the rules that ensure safety and compliance...
by Geraldine Garrs | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Quality and Safety
Margin of Safety The Margin of Safety is used when scientists want to make sure a chemical / ingredient is safe in products like cosmetics or food additives; they need to compare two important things: 1. The amount that caused no harmful effects in animal studies...
