European Union (CPNP)4 min read
ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practice for EU Sales
How ISO 22716 satisfies the EU's cosmetic GMP expectation and what a small batch maker actually needs to document to show it.
May 2, 2026Read
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CPNP notification, the Responsible Person, the PIF, and the safety report.
European Union (CPNP)4 min read
The 2026 EU Fragrance Allergen Labeling Update Explained
The EU's expanded fragrance allergen list under Regulation 2023/1545 changes what has to appear on labels, with sell-through timelines makers need to plan around now.
April 30, 2026Read
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How to Notify Your First Product on the CPNP Portal
A screen-by-screen walk through creating a CPNP account and submitting your first product notification in the EU.
April 21, 2026Read
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What Goes Into CPSR Part B, the Safety Assessment
Part B is where a qualified assessor turns raw formula data into a signed conclusion that a product is safe to sell in the EU.
April 21, 2026Read
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How to Switch Your EU Responsible Person Without Gaps
Moving CPNP entries and stock relabeling between Responsible Person providers takes sequencing, or your products end up unsellable for a stretch.
April 3, 2026Read
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Building the Toxicological Profile for Each Ingredient
NOAEL and margin of safety numbers are what a safety assessor is actually weighing when they sign a CPSR, not a general sense the formula seems fine.
April 1, 2026Read
European Union (CPNP)4 min read
Getting INCI Names Right on Your EU Ingredient List
How to convert trade names to INCI, order ingredients by descending weight, and apply the 1 percent rule for minor components.
April 1, 2026Read
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From 26 to 80 Fragrance Allergens: What Changed on Labels
How the expanded fragrance allergen list compares to the older 26-allergen rule, and what the new percentage thresholds mean for your label.
March 31, 2026Read
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How the Margin of Safety Is Calculated in a CPSR
A worked example of the margin of safety formula used in an EU Cosmetic Product Safety Report, and why an ingredient level can fail it.
March 29, 2026Read
European Union (CPNP)4 min read
Approved UV Filters in Annex VI for EU Sunscreens
Why sunscreen is a regulated cosmetic in the EU under Annex VI, and how that differs sharply from the US drug approach.
March 25, 2026Read
European Union (CPNP)4 min read
The Product Information File Explained for Small Makers
A section-by-section breakdown of the EU Product Information File so soap and skincare makers know exactly what to keep in each folder.
March 24, 2026Read
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Annex III Restricted Ingredients and Their Use Limits
EU Annex III lists substances allowed only under specific concentration caps and warning text, and it's worth reading before you formulate.
March 22, 2026Read
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Which Languages Your EU Cosmetic Label Must Use
EU cosmetic law does not set one label language for the whole bloc, each member state decides, so your warnings and function text change country by country.
March 16, 2026Read
European Union (CPNP)4 min read
A US Brand's Steps to Appoint an EU Responsible Person
A practical walkthrough for US brands hiring an EU Responsible Person, from mandate signing to handing over the PIF and CPSR.
March 15, 2026Read
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Where Your Product Information File Has to Be Kept
The PIF isn't just a document you assemble once, EU rules require it stays accessible at your Responsible Person's address for a decade after the last batch is sold.
March 15, 2026Read
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Nominal Content and the e-Mark on EU Cosmetic Labels
How to declare weight or volume on an EU cosmetic label, when the estimated-sign e-mark applies, and which small packages skip it.
March 13, 2026Read
European Union (CPNP)4 min read
Why Every EU Cosmetic Needs a Traceable Batch Number
Why EU cosmetics need a batch code under Regulation 1223/2009, and a simple lot-numbering scheme small makers can run without software.
March 11, 2026Read
European Union (CPNP)4 min read
The Period After Opening Symbol and When You Need It
How the open-jar PAO symbol works, how it differs from a fixed best-before date, and which one your EU product actually needs.
March 8, 2026Read
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The Six Common Criteria Your EU Cosmetic Claims Must Meet
EU cosmetic claims are judged against six common criteria under Regulation 655/2013. Natural and free-from need real substantiation, not just nice copy.
March 5, 2026Read
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Declaring Essential Oil Allergens on EU Cosmetic Labels
How linalool, limonene, and citral hiding inside lavender or citrus oils trigger mandatory EU allergen declarations.
February 28, 2026Read
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Six Reasons a CPNP Notification Gets Bounced Back
The recurring data-entry and formulation mistakes that stall an EU CPNP notification, and how to catch each one before submission.
February 25, 2026Read
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Why Packaging Compatibility Matters for Your EU CPSR
How container interaction testing fits into the EU Cosmetic Product Safety Report, and why packaging is treated as part of product safety, not an afterthought.
February 23, 2026Read
European Union (CPNP)4 min read
What to Check in an EU Responsible Person Mandate
The liability, data-ownership, and termination clauses to read closely before signing an EU Responsible Person mandate agreement.
February 22, 2026Read
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Which Colorants Annex IV Lets You Use in EU Cosmetics
How the EU's Annex IV positive list for cosmetic colorants works, what CI numbers mean, and where purity criteria come in.
February 22, 2026Read