by Geraldine Garrs | Apr 20, 2026 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information
Wet Wipes Ban Coming in UK: What Cosmetic Brands Need to Know A major regulatory shift is underway for cosmetic brands selling wet wipes, pre‑wetted sheet masks, or facial cloths anywhere in the UK. All four UK nations have now confirmed or announced legislation...
by Geraldine Garrs | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, Quality and Safety, Uncategorised
Keeping Cosmetics Safe: What You Need to Know About the Latest Microbial Quality Guidance There’s been an update to the guidance around managing microbial quality in cosmetic products—and it’s an important one. If you’ve been following my previous posts (Part 1 &...
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 13, 2025 | Cosmetic Regulations and Information
EU to review Cosmetic Product Regulation – What will it mean for SMEs? Key Points for SMEs Consumer Health and Safety: Ensuring all cosmetic products meet strict safety requirements, which is crucial for SMEs to maintain consumer trust and avoid legal issues. This is...