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 the minimum requirement and the Purpose of the Regulation.
• Cost and Efficiency: This review will consider the benefits and costs of implementing the Regulation, including the administrative burden on SMEs and potential areas for simplification.
• Relevance to Current Needs: The CPR’s ability to adapt to green and digital transitions is important for SMEs looking to innovate and stay competitive.
• Stakeholder Consultation: SMEs are included in the consultation process, allowing them to voice their concerns and contribute to the evaluation.
• Data Collection and Feedback: The evaluation will use data from various sources, including feedback from SMEs, to assess the Regulation’s impact and identify areas for improvement.
• Market Consistency: The CPR creates a unified legal framework across the EU, simplifying compliance for SMEs operating in multiple countries.  This is not so relevant if you are only selling in the UK and only ever intend to sell in the UK.

This evaluation aims to ensure the Cosmetic Product Regulation remains effective and relevant, providing a stable and supportive environment for SMEs in the cosmetic industry.

Copy of the Call for Evidence: here

If you are based in the EU you can provide feedback, but they want it by 22 March 2025.

Geraldine Garrs is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, CTPA, British Toxicology Society and the Society of Cosmetic Scientists. Geraldine is an independent Cosmetic Safety Assessor and Chartered Chemist with over nine years of experience helping more than 700 brands ensure their cosmetic products are safe and compliant. She specialises in preparing Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSRs) for UK and EU. Geraldine is passionate about supporting small cosmetic businesses and simplifying complex regulations. Learn more at www.generalcosmeticsafety.co.uk

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Qualifications: CChem (Royal Society of Chemistry). MSc (Distinction), University of Strathclyde, BSc (Hons) Chemistry, University of Nottingham and Certificate – Safety Assessment of Cosmetics in the EU, Vrije University Brussels