EU cosmetics certification and compliance

• A Responsible Person is required for products placed on the EU market.

• The Product Information File brings together formula, raw materials, tests, label content and safety assessment.

• The required tests depend on product type, claims and packaging.

• Costs and timeline are always evaluated per product.

The CPSR (Cosmetic Product Safety Report) is prepared by an independent accredited laboratory. It includes analysis of the composition, a safety assessment of each ingredient and a basic microbiological test. Indicatively: from 500 €, up to 1 month, a product sample of about 100 g is required. Without a CPSR a product cannot be registered.

For water-containing products (creams, gels, lotions) a Challenge test is usually required to check the effectiveness of the preservative system. Samples are observed for about 30 days. Indicatively: from 500 € per product, about 1.5 months.

Depending on the product, a stability test (including 100% oil-based products), SPF testing for sun-protection products and clinical studies to substantiate claims may be required. We will advise which tests your specific product needs.

Every cosmetic product in the EU must have a Responsible Person. If the product is manufactured at Acnova Oy and the formula is developed by us, we can act as the Responsible Person. Terms are agreed individually.

Product type, intended use, estimated volume, packaging preferences, target markets and any existing materials or formulas.

Yes. We can start from a concept and develop the formula or material selection with you.

Because MOQ depends on product type, material, packaging and production planning. We provide a realistic assessment after the brief.

Production and project management are based in Finland, but products can be prepared for EU and international markets.

Describe the product — we will tell you which tests are needed and estimate the certification cost.