Essential Legislation and Information

Latest RECAST Cosmetic Directive as of 2019

Medicines Control Agency (MHRA) Guidelines GN8

MHRA June 2007 latest

CPNP (Consumer Products Notification Portal)

COLIPA Labelling Guidance Dec 2011 (ancient but useful)

The Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013

Cosmetic product safety report CPSR

CTPA Advertising Guide – essential reading

THESE ARE THE FILES YOU REALLY NEED

The Product Information Pack tells you all the elements you must have

A safety assessment PIP Example

Product Safety Report Example CPSR

Product after Opening PAO

Product after Opening Leaflet

The Durability of Cosmetics at a Glance

THESE ARE THE THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO

Free from……. Trading Standards Office are watching – Illegal to use

If you cannot prove it is unsafe then keep quiet. Typical libelled materials

Parabens are safe – the proof

Sodium Laureth Sulfate is safe – the proof