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Cosmetics Product Regulatory Compliance and Safety

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We provide regulatory compliance, toxicology, and product safety expertise for brands, manufacturers, retailers, and distributors to bring compliant, launch‑ready cosmetics to market internationally.

Our multidisciplinary team delivers end-to-end regulatory support, enabling compliant product launches, reducing business risk, and strengthening consumer trust.

Our team of scientists, regulatory specialists, toxicologists, safety assessors, and chemists provide regulatory and product safety support for cosmetics across the full product lifecycle-from product concept and formulation through compliance reviews, regulatory submissions, safety assessments, launch preparation, and post-market surveillance. Our experts develop Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSRs) and Product Information Files (PIF) and advise on cosmetics compliance, including artwork and labeling requirements, product notifications, and acting as Responsible Person or Regulatory Agent across key global markets.

Cosmetics Product Regulatory Compliance and Safety Services
  • Borderline Products Classification Advisory
  • Claims Substantiation Consulting and Testing Support
  • Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) Development
  • EU and UK Responsible Person Services
  • EU Cosmetics Product Notification Portal (CPNP), UK Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN), and FDA Cosmetics Direct Product Listings
  • EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC No. 1223/2009) and UK Cosmetics Regulation Compliance
  • Témoignage d'experts et soutien aux litiges
  • Ingredient and Formulation Regulatory Compliance Review
  • Inspection and Audit Readiness Support
  • New Cosmetic Ingredient Review and Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) Submissions
  • New Product Development (NPD) Regulatory Support
  • Product Information File (PIF) Creation, Review, and Audit
  • Product Labeling and Artwork Compliance Review
  • Product Recall, Withdrawal, and Crisis Management Support
  • Prop 65 Toxicological Assessment
  • Regulatory Update Communications and Newsletters
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Review and Authoring
  • Undesirable Events (UE) and Adverse Health Events Support
  • US Facility Registration and US Agent Services
  • US Federal and State Cosmetics Compliance Advisory, including MoCRA
  • Website, Social Media, and Advertising Review & Compliance Advisory

Cosmetic Formula, Artwork, and Labeling Compliance Review

We support brands, manufacturers, and distributors across the product development lifecycle by providing expert review of cosmetic formulations, ingredients, artwork, and labeling to support compliance with applicable cosmetics regulations, reducing delays during product notification, inspection, or launch.

Our team delivers a single-source solution to guide clients through local, state, and federal regulatory requirements using a consistent approach that adapts to jurisdiction-specific expectations. Nos services :

  • Cosmetic Formulation Compliance Assessments
  • Ingredient Screening Against Restricted and Prohibited Substance Lists
  • Review of Fragrance Allergens, Preservatives, Colorants, and UV Filters
  • On-Pack Artwork and Cosmetic Labeling Compliance Reviews, including:
    • Mandatory Particulars
    • Warnings and Precautionary Statements
    • INCI Ingredient Declarations
    • Claims Wording, Presentation and Placement
  • International Cosmetic Labeling and Formulation Compliance, Covering:
    • European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK): 
      • EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009
      • UK Cosmetics Regulation
    • United States:
      • Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act
      • Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR)
      • Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)
    • Canada Federal Cosmetic Labeling Requirements, including Québec‑specific language obligations
    • Australia and New Zealand Consumer Information Standards
  • Multi-Market Labeling Advisory Supporting Global Cosmetics Launches
  • Regulatory Risk Identification

Product Information File (PIF) Collation, Development, and Management

Our regulatory experts deliver comprehensive Product Information File (PIF) support to help cosmetic brands, manufacturers, and distributors meet regulatory documentation obligations and maintain inspection-ready compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Our team provides guidance to support both pre-market readiness and post-market regulatory obligations across EU, UK, and other international cosmetics legislation, including:

  • PIF Collation and Completeness Assessments
  • Regulatory Compliant Documentation Structure and Maintenance Guidance
  • Cosmetic Safety Report, Formulation Details, and Supporting Evidence Review
  • Regulatory Gap Analysis Against EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and UK Cosmetics Regulation
  • Ongoing PIF Maintenance and Update Support Following Formulation, Labeling, or Regulatory Changes

Cosmetic Product Notification, Registration, and Launch-Readiness Advisory

We support cosmetic market access and product launches through the management of jurisdiction‑specific compliance requirements, regulatory notification systems, and market‑readiness activities, enabling efficient product launch while ensuring ongoing alignment with pre‑ and post‑market regulatory obligations across key global markets, including:

European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK):

  • Regulatory Compliance Reviews
    • EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009
    • UK Cosmetics Regulation
  • Cosmetic Product Notification Support
    • EU Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP)
    • UK Submit Cosmetic Product Notifications (SCPN)

United States (Federal and State):

  • Cosmetic Formulation and Compliance Reviews
    • Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act
    • Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR)
  • Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) Readiness, including:
    • Facility Registration
    • FDA Cosmetics Direct Product Listing
    • Safety Substantiation
    • Adverse Event Reporting Processes
  • State‑Level Compliance Tracking and Disclosures
    • California Proposition 65
    • California SB 312
    • Washington Toxic‑Free Cosmetics Ac

Canada:

  • Food and Drugs Act and Cosmetics Regulations Compliance Assessment
  • Ingredient Screening Against Health Canada’s Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
  • Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF) Preparation and Filing

Australia:

  • Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) Introduction Categorization and Regulatory Record‑Keeping Guidance
  • Cosmetic Label Compliance Assessments under the Consumer Goods (Cosmetics) Information Standard 2020
  • Scheduled Ingredient and Warning Statement Assessments under the Poisons Standard (SUSMP)
  • Therapeutic Claims and Borderline Product Assessments, including TGA Considerations

New Zealand:

  • Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Cosmetics Group Standard 2020 Compliance Assessments
  • Label Reviews under the Consumer Information Standards (Cosmetic Products) Regulations

Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) Development

Our experts prepare comprehensive Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSRs) that deliver robust safety evaluations to support product safety and compliance. Each CPSR is developed and approved by a qualified safety assessor and provides a defensible assessment aligned with established regulatory expectations.

Our reports are prepared in accordance with recognized regulatory standards, including Annex I of the EU and UK Cosmetics Regulations, as well as MoCRA‑aligned CPSRs incorporating safety substantiation, toxicological justification, and exposure‑based assessments consistent with FDA requirements in the United States.

By integrating detailed ingredient and impurity toxicological reviews with Margin of Safety (MoS) analysis, exposure-based assessments, and rigorous data verification, our CPSRs provide clear, authoritative documentation designed to support product safety and compliance, regulatory readiness, and global cosmetic safety best practices.

Our CPSR Scope and Process

  • Part A – Cosmetic Safety Information
    • Quantitative and qualitative composition analysis
    • Toxicological profiles for each ingredient
    • Margin of Safety (MoS) calculations
    • Exposure and concentration assessments
    • Evaluation of impurities, trace substances, and packaging interactions
    • Physicochemical and microbiological specifications
  • Part B – Cosmetic Safety Assessment
    • Expert safety conclusion
    • Assessment of product use conditions and target population
    • Review of ingredient restrictions and allergens
    • Signed statement from a qualified safety assessor

Cosmetic Responsible Person and Regulatory Agent Services (EU, UK, US)

We provide Cosmetic Responsible Person and regulatory agent services to support cosmetic product compliance across key global markets, including the European Union, United Kingdom, and United States. Acting as a designated regulatory representative, we manage legal responsibilities, regulator communications, and market-entry obligations, enabling brands and manufacturers to confidently place cosmetic products on the market.

Our experts have extensive experience serving as EU Responsible Persons (EU RP) and UK Responsible Persons (UK RP) under Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and the UK Cosmetics Regulation, as well as designated US Agent under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA). Through a single, dedicated team, we deliver coordinated regulatory oversight, proactive compliance management, and clear guidance as cosmetic regulations evolve.

EU Responsible Person (EU RP) and UK Responsible Person (UK RP) Services:

  • Product Claims Acceptability and Substantiation Assessments
  • Comprehensive Regulatory Oversight and Compliance Management
  • Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) Development by Qualified Safety Assessors
  • EU CPNP and UK SCPN Cosmetic Product Notifications
  • Labeling and INCI Compliance Reviews
  • Product Information File (PIF) Creation, Management, and 10‑Year Maintenance
  • Undesirable Effect (UE) and Serious Undesirable Effect (SUE) Monitoring and Reporting

United States (US) Agent Services:

  • FDA Cosmetics Direct Support - Facility Registration and Product Listings
  • FDA Liaison under MoCRA
  • Responses to FDA Regulatory Information Requests
  • Serious Adverse Event Reporting and FDA Reporting Support

Cosmetic Claims Assessment and Substantiation Support

We provide integrated cosmetic claims assessment and substantiation to help ensure cosmetic claims are compliant, credible, and supported by appropriate evidence. Our experts help clients reduce regulatory compliance risk and enable confident product marketing across international jurisdictions, with services including:

  • Cosmetic Claims Assessments under EU Cosmetic Regulation No. 655/2013 (Common Criteria for Cosmetic Claims)
  • Claim Substantiation and Evidence Review for Performance, Sensory, and “Free-From” Claims
  • Borderline Products Assessment (Cosmetic vs. OTC / Therapeutic Positioning)
  • Claims and Marketing Compliance Reviews (Packaging, Advertising, Digital Channels)
  • Suitable Testing Strategy Guidance, including Efficacy, Safety, Stability, and Consumer Studies

We support brands in validating and defending claims such as "dermatologically tested," "clinically proven," "hydrating," "long-lasting," and other performance and sensory claims. We ensure that every claim is supported by robust data and aligned with required regulations, making it defensible, compliant, and ready for use across all channels, including on-pack labeling, in-store and point-of-sale materials, digital and social media platforms, and broadcast advertising.

Cosmetics Quality Control and Quality Assurance Advisory

We provide expert quality control and quality assurance advisory to help meet stringent product safety, quality, and compliance standards. We evaluate manufacturing quality, identify potential contamination, conduct off-spec analyses, and perform foreign material examinations to support consistent, defensible product quality.

We deliver clear, actionable insights to support regulatory compliance, product certification, and consistent quality standards across the supply chain. By strengthening quality controls and efficiently addressing issues, we help brands and manufacturers maintain compliance and uphold consistent product quality from production through market.

Undesirable Effects (UE) and Adverse Health Events Support

We provide specialized expertise in the assessment and management of cosmetic product undesirable effects (UE) and adverse health events to support ongoing cosmetic compliance and post-market vigilance requirements. Our team evaluates, documents, and reports adverse events in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, including the identification and escalation of Serious Undesirable Effects (SUE) to relevant authorities.

We support root-cause investigations, causality assessments, and corrective and preventive action advisory, alongside ongoing safety monitoring and regulatory communication. By ensuring each event is thoroughly evaluated and appropriately escalated, we help brands protect consumer safety, maintain regulatory compliance, and implement effective post-market monitoring programs.

Cosmetics Product Recall, Withdrawal, and Crisis Management Advisory

We provide advisory services for cosmetic product recalls, product withdrawals, and crisis management scenarios. Our experts guide brands through applicable regulatory requirements, supporting timely notifications, risk assessments, corrective actions, and direct engagement with regulatory authorities.

We support relevant safety investigations, root-cause analysis, consumer communications, and regulatory reporting requirements through a pragmatic, structured framework. We enable decisive action and coordinated communication during high-pressure situations, helping brands reduce risk, maintain regulatory compliance, and protect brand integrity.

Pour en savoir plus sur nos services et pour entrer en contact avec l'expert le plus compétent au sein de notre équipe internationale, veuillez contacter :

Iain Brunning
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Iain Brunning
Collaborateur technique principal en conformité réglementaire et sécurité
 
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