Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR)

A CPSR (Cosmetic Product Safety Report) is a legal safety assessment required under the UK Cosmetic Regulation (Schedule 34 of the Product Safety & Metrology Regulations 2019).

It demonstrates that your product is safe for consumer use, and it’s an essential part of the Product Information File (PIF) that must be held by your Responsible Person (RP).

The CPSR is divided into two sections:

Part A – Cosmetic Product Safety Information
Includes your product formulation, ingredient breakdown, stability/microbiology testing, packaging details, and exposure scenarios.

Part B – Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment
Conducted by a qualified safety assessor, this contains the toxicological profile of ingredients, margin of safety (MoS) calculations, labeling requirements, and a professional conclusion on product safety.

Without a valid CPSR, you cannot legally place your cosmetic product on the UK market. Having one in place not only ensures full regulatory compliance, protecting your brand from costly recalls or enforcement action, but also provides assurance of consumer safety that builds trust with retailers and customers. In addition, a CPSR is essential for market access, as it is a mandatory requirement for cosmetic sales in both the UK and EU.

Getting a CPSR in the UK with ADSL is a straightforward process. You provide us with your product formulation, raw material Safety Data Sheets (SDS), supplier certificates such as IFRA and allergen declarations, and packaging details. Our team reviews the documentation and, if needed, carries out stability or microbiology testing in-house. From there, our qualified assessors evaluate exposure levels, review toxicological profiles, and confirm compliance. Finally, we issue a fully compliant CPSR, signed by our safety assessor and ready to be included in your Product Information File.

Services within this area include;

EU & UK CPSR (Part 1)
EU & UK CPSR (Part 1 & 2)
EU, UK & USA CPSR (Part 1)
EU, UK & USA CPSR (Part 1 & 2)
Global CPSR (Part 1)
Global CPSR (Part 2)
Specialist CPSR
CSAR (China) Safety Assessments

Talk to our team of experts and we will be able to advise on all aspects of your products requirements. We take time to understand you claims and product attributes and create a recommendation of the exact services we can provide to get your product to market. Explore our recommended services below, try our product checkup or book a free consultation with our team.

Timelines can vary depending on the product, but we work closely within your timeframe and specific requirements. Our customer service is designed to make the process as smooth as possible, providing you with a dedicated point of contact (in most cases) and a detailed schedule to keep you fully informed. As a guide, a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (Parts A + B) is typically completed within 1–3 working days. More complex formulations or multiple product variants may require additional time.

To complete your Cosmetic Product Safety Report, you’ll need to provide a full list of ingredients with their CAS and EC numbers, the exact quantities of each expressed as percentages, and supporting documentation such as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for every raw material. If you don’t have access to all of these, we can help source the necessary information and guide you through the process.

Yes. No matter where your soap is made – at home, in a workshop, or a professional lab – if you plan to sell it, you are legally required to have a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR). This applies even if you are only selling small batches at markets, online, or to friends and family. A CPSR ensures your soap complies with UK and EU cosmetic regulations and confirms it is safe for public use.

Formed in 2008, our fully qualified, independent team of Chartered Chemists, Toxicologists, Microbiologists and Regulatory experts specialise in formulation and testing services within the cosmetic, household goods, food and industrial sectors. We are a UKAS accredited testing laboratory offering a range of accredited and non accredited microbiological tests. Our team includes individuals with a host of industry qualifications including Fellows of the Royal Society Of Chemistry and a “Chartered” Chemist and Scientist, Members of The Society Of Cosmetic Scientists, Members of the British Toxicology Society, Members of Society of Dermatology, Members of International Society of Dermoscopy, Members of European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology (EADV) along with Chem CSci, CChem FRSC and PhD attainment. With our exceptional expertise and complementary skills in manufacturing, process controls, industry regulation, health and safety, marketing, and project management we are with you every step of the way to see your product through to successful market launch. Furthermore, our technical consulting helps many businesses by cost effectively filling gaps in their skills and knowledge base and providing a fresh perspective and strategy on the best way forward. Fundamentally we have the the knowledge and know-how to successfully take your cosmetic product to market. Your product inside out.