Glossary · Regulation & Compliance
What Is CPSR?
A CPSR (Cosmetic Product Safety Report) is the safety assessment required for every cosmetic product sold in the European Union under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. It is prepared by a qualified safety assessor, reviews the formula, ingredients, packaging and exposure, and concludes that the product is safe for its intended use.
Why it matters when you source
You cannot legally sell a cosmetic in the EU without a CPSR signed by a qualified assessor. What you need from your factory is a complete, stable formula and honest ingredient documentation — an assessment built on an incomplete formula is an assessment you will pay to redo.
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