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Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) in the European Union

A practical guide to Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) for cosmetics sold in the European Union: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Every cosmetic product placed on the EU market; Products with new or changed formulations

Authority

EU responsible person and national authorities

Legal basis

Annex I, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009

Local representative

Held by the EU responsible person as part of the PIF

Timeline

Before notification and launch; update on relevant changes

Cost

Safety assessor fees vary by product complexity and provider

If you do not comply

Non-compliant PIF and market withdrawal

Who needs this

Every cosmetic product placed on the EU market
Products with new or changed formulations

Documents you need

Formulation and specification data
Toxicological and safety information
Assessor qualifications and signature

Compliance checklist

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Formulation and specification data
Toxicological and safety information
Assessor qualifications and signature

How to comply

Compile formulation, stability, and packaging data
Complete the safety assessment
Sign and date the CPSR
Update it when the formulation changes

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) — European Union
Product category: Cosmetics
Authority: EU responsible person and national authorities
Legal basis: Annex I, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009

Documents we already have:
  1. Formulation and specification data
  2. Toxicological and safety information
  3. Assessor qualifications and signature

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) in the European Union?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before notification and launch; update on relevant changes.

Safety assessor fees vary by product complexity and provider.

Common rejection reasons

CPSR signed by an unqualified assessor
Missing toxicological data
Assessment not updated after reformulation

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.