How to Get a CPSR: A Step-by-Step Process for Selling Cosmetics Legally

When you are creating a cosmetic product, ensuring it is safe, is essential. Our role is to guide you through that process clearly and efficiently. 

Here’s what we need from you and what you can expect from us.

About your product

First, we ask about your product type and how it’s intended to be used. Some items such as shower gels or soaps, are straightforward - they are rinsed off and used on the whole body.  But others, like balms and creams, can vary.  Is it for the face, the body, a specific area such as the heels, and is the product left on the skin or washed away after use? 

This information is essential; it allows us to advise you on safe levels of active ingredients, essential oils and fragrances.

Your formulation

Next, we need your full product formulation.   You can provide this in grams, or percentages, whichever you prefer.  This gives us the foundation for reviewing your product. 

Once we have your formula, we will usually request a little more information about your ingredients.  This may include material safety data sheets, IFRA certificates and Certificates of Analysis.  Depending on the type of product, we may also ask for the results of any relevant lab testing, though this isn’t always required.

The review

Once we’ve reviewed everything, we’ll provide a clear quote for the work and outline the expected timescales.  Our standard turnaround is typically 1-2 weeks and if you’re working to a tight deadline, we also offer an express service with reports completed in just one working day. 

With the right information from the start, we can complete your cosmetic product safety report quickly, accurately and smoothly, helping you bring safe, compliant products to market with confidence.

Ready to get your products to market?  Contact us today.