Cosmetic Safety Assessment Service

Cosmetic Safety Assessment Service

Order a cosmetic safety assessment in the form of a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) as per UK & EU regulations with our fast & reliable safety assessment service.

Our cosmetic product safety report service covers all cosmetic products including (but not limited to):

• Hand Sanitisers
• Skin products
• Hair products
• CBD cosmetic products
• Body balms
• Beard oils
• Cuticle & nail oils
• Soaps
• Perfumes
• Massage oils
• Bath bombs
• Deodorants
• Aftershave lotions
• and more…

Our clients

Our partners include some of the largest supermarkets and high street retail chains in the UK. We are also entrusted to prepare cosmetic product safety reports  – or CPSRs – for small independent businesses in the UK and abroad.

Cosmetic Safety Assessment: The Legal basis

EU Regulation No 1223/2009 and Product Safety and Metrology Regulations 2019 lays down the rules for cosmetics in the EU and UK.  The regulations require producers to have a cosmetic safety assessment (CPSR) for marketed products, among other things. Our service is specially designed to meet the requirements of the regulation.

Do you need a little help understanding the regulations and testing requirements? Watch our step by step video guides and get time-saving templates on your cosmetic product safety report. Learn more here.

What is a Cosmetic Safety Assessment?

A cosmetic safety assessment – or CPSR – is a document, prepared and signed by a qualified cosmetic safety assessor, that confirms whether or not a particular product complies with UK and EU cosmetic regulation. All cosmetic products placed on the UK and EU must have a cosmetic safety assessment. It is the first step in the process for any cosmetic business placing a product on the market.

What we will do:

We will assess the safety of your cosmetic product based on the ingredients, among other things, and write an expert report in the form of a Cosmetic Product Safety Report – or CPSR.

What you’ll get:

You will receive a high quality cosmetic safety assessment report authored by a qualified cosmetics expert in line with the UK and EU cosmetic regulation.

Sections of the cosmetic safety assessment include:

• Quantitative and Qualitative Composition
• Statement on Approval of the Cosmetic Product Safety Report
• Allergens required to be declared on the product label
• Stability of the cosmetic product
• Information about the packaging material
• Assessment Conclusion
• And more…

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Cosmetic Safety Assessment Turnaround:

Typically, a Cosmetic Product Safety Report Part A + B takes between 1 – 3 working days while the Cosmetic Product Safety Report Part B Only service takes 5 – 6 working days.

Please note that complex formulations and multiple variants may take longer to process.

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Does your cosmetic contain CBD?

Order a CBD content test using our fast and reliable CBD testing service to give you confidence that your products meet industry standards. Special rules apply to CBD cosmetics – read on to learn more.

Special rules that apply to CBD cosmetics

• Raw material CBD should not be derived from the flowering or fruiting tops of the plant or the whole plant
• Contaminants – or impurities – that are controlled substances such as THC should be in quantities of no more than 1 mg in the finished product
• More information is available on request.

Note: You will be asked to confirm your product complies with the rules for CBD products before the cosmetic safety assessment process starts. You will also need to provide a test certificate verifying the THC content is below the legal limit.

Price of Cosmetic Safety Assessment

The price of the cosmetic safety assessment according to UK & EU regulations is dependent on the number of ingredients in the formulation. The more ingredients the higher the cost of the CPSR as each ingredient needs to be assessed for safety. Our price structure for a cosmetic safety assessment follows:

Price of Cosmetic Safety Assessment (Part A + Part B) per Cosmetic

Price for a Cosmetic Product Safety Report: £390

Note: Up to 30 ingredients. Does your cosmetic have more than 30 ingredients? Please get in touch for a quote.

Note: Fee excludes VAT. Fees do not include required lab tests such as microbiological and stability tests. This service does not include Part C.

Price of Cosmetic Safety Assessment (Part B Only) per Cosmetic

IMPORTANT: Our CPSR Part B Only service is applicable for the UK market and so if you intend to sell in Northern Ireland or EU market then you should order a Cosmetic Safety Assessment Part A + B service (price above).

Number of ingredients : Fee

1 to 15 : £195

16 + : £275

Note: Fee excludes VAT. Fees do not include required lab tests such as microbiological and stability tests. This service does not include other parts of the CPSR, Part A or Part C.

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Price for Variants

We offer discounts for variant formulations but before we get on to prices let’s look at what qualifies as a variant.

What is a variant?

Variant formulations are formulations that differ in only one or two ingredients and are subject to lower cosmetic safety assessment service fees. To qualify as a true variant the variant formulation must be different in fragrance, perfume or colour only, not other ingredient types. On a case-by-case basis we may accept essential oils as variant ingredients.

If the variant ingredient is not a fragrance, perfume or colour then it is not a true variant and the full CPSR price will apply for your cosmetic safety assessment. Also, if the quantities of the ingredients change then it is not a true variant.

On review of the formulation the assessor shall confirm if your variant formulation qualifies as a true variant and what the price of your cosmetic safety assessment will be.

CPSR Variant Pricing

We offer discounts for variant cosmetic safety assessments. We charge the full fee for the first assessment (£390) and then 50% discount (£195) for one variant; and 70% discount (£117) for two or more variants.

See examples of Cosmetic Product Safety Report variant pricing below

Example of variant pricing for 1 variant (one variant plus original product)

CPSR fee for Product X (original) = £390 (full price)
CPSR fee for variant of Product X = £195 (50% discount)
Total: £585 exc. VAT

Example of variant pricing for 2 variants (two variants plus original product)

CPSR fee for Product X = £390 (full price)
CPSR fee for first variant of Product X = £117 (70% discount)
CPSR fee for second variant of Product X = £117
Total: £624 exc. VAT

Example of variant pricing for 3 variants (three variants plus original product)

CPSR fee for Product X = £390 (full price)
CPSR fee for first variant of Product X = £117 (70% discount)
CPSR fee for second variant of Product X = £117
CPSR fee for third variant of Product X = £117
Total: £741 exc. VAT

Price for 4 and more variants are charged with 70% discount: £117 exc VAT.

FAQ

How long does a cosmetic safety assessment take?

A cosmetic safety assessment – or CPSR – usually takes between 1 to 3 working days depending on the number of ingredients and number of variants. We will confirm the turnaround time at point of order.

How much does a cosmetic product safety report cost?

A CPSR part A + B costs £390 + VAT. For full price list see above.

Do I need a cosmetic product safety report?

If the product is to be used for use on skin or hair then it is likely to be classed as a cosmetic and so a Cosmetic Product Safety Report is required. Cosmetic regulation does not apply to products used on animals e.g. horse hoof moisturizer.

Do I need a cosmetic product safety report for a melt and pour soap?

Yes. Melt and pour soaps require a cosmetic safety assessment.

I am making soap at home. Do I still need a cosmetic safety assessment?

Yes. It doesn’t not matter where you make the product or how small your production facility is. If you place cosmetic products on the market – even just selling to friends and family – you require a cosmetic safety assessment.

Are you a qualified cosmetic safety assessor?

We are looking for a qualified and experienced cosmetic safety assessor. If you are based in the UK or EU and have qualifications in line with EU cosmetic regulations then please send your CV to info@medicpro.london