Cosmetics

Cosmetic products encompass a wide range of products for enhancing appearance and improving personal health and hygiene of the human body. The regulations for these products vary around the globe, which often means that they fall into grey areas or that they are subject to other regulations (such as those for biocides or medical devices).

In the European Economic Area (EEA) cosmetic products and associated efficiency claims are regulated by two major regulations: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (cosmetic products) and Regulation (EU) No 655/2013 (criteria for the justification of cosmetic product claims). In addition, the ingredients used in the product formulation and the packaging are subject to other regulations such as Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH), Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (POP) and Directive 94/62/EC (Packaging and Packaging Waste).

Many things, including the safety of the consumer have to be taken into account before placing a cosmetic product on the market

How we can support:

Cosmetic Scoping Assessments

Cantul can create concise reports to determine whether your product falls under the cosmetic legislation in the targeted geographies and, if so, clarify steps and associated costs to ensure your product is in compliance.

Labelling and Claims

Our experts are on hand to help design and review your cosmetic products labels to ensure the information and claims presented are suitable, accurate and compliant with the relevant cosmetic products regulation

Testing

Cantul collaborates closely with an established network of service providers to commission and manage the full suite of testing services for cosmetics including:

• Toxicology
• Microbiology
• Claim substantiation
• stability Test
• patch

We offer guidance and impartial advice to our clients to develop relevant testing strategies that aim at minimising all forms of testing, while meeting regulatory requirement

UK & EU Responsible Person

• Create, maintain and store Product Information Files (PIFs) and Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR)
• Product Notifications (CPNP)