In today’s world where millions of beauty products being used daily, ensuring product safety is non-negotiable. A cosmetic product needs to be legally safe when used under normal and reasonably foreseeable misuse conditions, there is no room for compromise. CPSR—a mandatory comprehensive legal safety document that underpins the safety and regulatory compliance of cosmetic product before the product hits the market shelves in Europe.
According to Article 11 of the EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products, CPSR is one of the most essential components of the Product Information File (PIF). It is more than just a paperwork; it certifies the product’s safety through scientific risk assessment—conducted by a Qualified Safety Assessor. At SciQra, we help brands navigate the complexities of global cosmetic compliance, protect your business, and customers.
Structure of the CPSR
As outlined in Annex I of the EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, it consists of two parts:
® Part A: Cosmetic Product Safety Information
® Part B: Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment
Part A: Cosmetic Product Safety Information
It aims to gather every thread of data essential for a sound safety assessment and consists of ten sections.
® Quantitative and Qualitative Composition of the Cosmetic Product
® Physical/Chemical Characteristics and Stability of the Cosmetic Product
® Microbiological Quality
® Impurities, Traces, Information about the Packaging Material
® Normal and Reasonably Foreseeable Use
® Exposure to the Cosmetic Product
® Exposure to the Substances
® Toxicological Profile of the Substances
® Undesirable Effects and Serious Undesirable Effects
® Information on the Cosmetic Product
Part B: Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment
It is the cosmetic safety assessor’s reasoned judgment on the safety of the product and consists of four sections.
® Assessment Conclusion
® Labelled Warnings and Instructions of Use
® Reasoning
® Assessor's Credentials and Approval of part B
Why CPSR Matters?
In the glittering world of cosmetics, where beauty meets the science, safety is never optional. The CPSR is an unseen shield that protects consumers while enabling innovation. It ensures safety, efficacy, transparency and traceability, and regulatory compliance of the product—making it far more than just a document.
it’s your product’s scientific license to the EU market, legally required under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Authoring and compiling a CPSR by a Qualified Safety Assessor is an essential pillar of EU cosmetic compliance.
SciQra – Your Trusted Partner
At SciQra, we specialize in preparing comprehensive, scientifically rigorous, and regulatory compliant Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSRs) tailored to your product’s unique formulation and usage profiles. Whether it’s a facial serum, make-up, skin care, or hair care products, our team ensures that your product is not only market-ready but legally safeguarded, scientifically justified, and aligned with evolving global safety and regulatory standards.
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Reference:
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products.