Why is a CPSR Essential for the UK Market?
Legal background
A Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) is a mandatory requirement under the UK Cosmetics Regulation before a cosmetic product can be placed on the UK market. The CPSR demonstrates that the product has undergone a qualified cosmetic safety assessment and provides evidence that it is safe for consumer use. A compliant CPSR also supports the Product Information File (PIF) and helps meet OPSS regulatory requirements.
The consequences of an incomplete or missing CPSR
Why a compliant Cosmetic Product Safety Report matters
Product recalls
Products without a compliant CPSR may be subject to recalls or market withdrawal.
Regulatory enforcement
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) may impose enforcement actions or financial penalties.
Restricted market access
An incomplete Cosmetic Product Safety Report can delay or prevent access to the UK market.
Brand reputation
Failure to maintain a compliant CPSR can reduce consumer confidence and damage your brand's reputation.
Our services
Getting a Cosmetic Product Safety Report in the UK
Obelis offers a complete Cosmetic Product Safety Report service by working with experienced UK-based Safety Assessors. We coordinate ingredient and formulation reviews, arrange any necessary laboratory testing, assist with compiling the Product Information File, and oversee the preparation and approval of the CPSR.
Our team manages the regulatory process from start to finish, delivering documentation that is fully aligned with UK cosmetic legislation and ready for inspection.
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Step 1
Review Your Product Information
We assess your formula, ingredients, and existing documentation to determine the requirements for your Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR).
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Step 2
Complete the Required Testing
Where necessary, we coordinate cosmetic laboratory testing and gather the data needed to support the Product Information File (PIF).
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Step 3
Prepare Your CPSR
We work with qualified UK Safety Assessors to compile your Cosmetic Product Safety Report, ensuring it complies with the UK Cosmetics Regulation.
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Step 4
Deliver a Market-Ready Compliance File
We provide a compliant CPSR together with supporting PIF documentation, ensuring your cosmetic product is ready for the UK market.
Related Services
Compliance for Cosmetics in the United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions
A Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) is a mandatory document required under the UK Cosmetics Regulation before a cosmetic product can be placed on the UK market. The CPSR contains the product’s toxicological data, ingredient assessment, and a formal cosmetic safety assessment completed and signed by a qualified Safety Assessor, demonstrating that the product is safe for its intended use.
A Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) must be prepared and signed by a suitably qualified Safety Assessor with a university-level degree in toxicology, pharmacy, medicine, or another relevant scientific discipline. The assessment is based on the product’s formulation, supporting laboratory data, and the documentation contained within the Product Information File (PIF).
Yes. Every cosmetic product must have a compliant Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) before it can be legally supplied in Great Britain. Without a valid CPSR, manufacturers risk product recalls, regulatory enforcement by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), delays in market access, and non-compliance with the UK Cosmetics Regulation.
Obelis UK manages the entire Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) process by coordinating ingredient and formulation reviews, arranging any necessary cosmetic laboratory testing, supporting the preparation of the Product Information File (PIF), and working with experienced UK Safety Assessors to deliver a fully compliant CPSR ready for the UK market.