We help brands make pet care products that meet UK and EU safety and labelling rules. Our services cover formula checks, technical file preparation, and guidance on certifications like the EU Ecolabel and eToxisafe.
Animal care products, when they do not claim anything medical or therapeutic, are general-use products, but they still need to satisfy a set of rules to remain safe for both the animal and its owner. Discover how to meet the requirements for safe and clean formulations while keeping the environment in mind with the EU Ecolabel and ToxiPlan’s eToxisafe evaluation.
1. Assess and challenge your formula
2. Meet ecotoxicological criteria
3. Comply with regulatory and labelling requirements
4. Be ready to meet animal needs and market demands
To have your animal care cosmetics assessed by our experts, there is a set of documents that we will need to review to assess safety and compliance. Here is a short guide to assist you with this data collection, which may also help you determine the best suppliers for your formulation.
The raw material SDS is the core document used by safety assessors to evaluate the safety of your formula. With this documentation, assessors can determine the (eco) toxicological profile of individual ingredients for the animal, for the user and for the environment. A supplier that cannot provide such documents should not be selected.
Also, if your formula composition contains a fragrance or essential oil, a complete set of data (IFRA certificate, Allergen Report and Fragrance Safety Evaluation certificate) must be readily available to confirm the fragrance is safe for use within a pet care product.To avoid veterinary or drug classification, your product should avoid actives with medical or biocidal functions. However, to meet the specific needs of the species you are targeting while respecting clean or environmental criteria, you should select a formulator specialising in animal care cosmetics formulations.
To ensure the stability and preservation of your products, adequate testing, such as stability and preservative efficacy, must be performed. Pet care products, like cosmetics, need to also demonstrate safety through testing.
Even when these products are not classified as veterinary products, they still need to meet the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), so several rules must be followed. Safety for the animal and the user is the most important factor to consider when preparing your labelling. But you also need to consider legal compliance for claims and the sustainability of your product in anticipation of the Digital Product Passport under the Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2024/1781.
The EU Ecolabel is the guarantee of the environmental performance of animal care cosmetics. It evaluates specific criteria such as the aquatic toxicity, biodegradability, the sustainable sourcing of ingredients, and packaging. The whole lifecycle of the product is considered which makes this label a crucial marketing tool and warranty proof of assurance for consumers.
The eToxisafe® ecolabel helps you verify if the formulation poses any concerns to the aquatic flora and fauna as well as to terrestrial organisms and to the soil. This evaluation proposed by Toxi Plan® offers another guarantee to consumers that the products they are using are both safe for their animals and for the planet.
Our in-depth formula compliance check includes a thorough analysis of the raw material documentation, safe levels calculations, and the ecotoxicological impact of ingredients.
The finished product undergoes a thorough safety assessment similar to the CPSR for human cosmetics. This mainly considers data obtained from testing, such as stability, preservation, and biodegradability,as well as scientific literature and supplier documentation.
The labelling is reviewed to ensure accurate ingredient information, the presence of allergens where applicable, CLP labelling where required and other mandatory data to provide clear information to the pet owner. Claims are also analysed to ensure they are true and verifiable.
The environmental performance of the product is calculated through an ecolabel. Taobe helps you collect and submit the required documentation and reviews the results to recommend formula changes where necessary.
A Technical File is compiled, including the formula compliance check, ingredient and finished product documentation, the safety assessment report and conclusion, testing and interpretation, the ecolabel, and the final artworks.
To ensure the rapid completion of these 5 steps, we use our in-house online tool, FastReg, and our tried-and-tested procedures to help you collect the needed data and perform each step with due diligence. You are assured to keep track of the whole process in one place 24/7. You can also be reassured that we will treat your project with the same care as the one you applied to your pet care products line development. Our shared love for animals will perspire through the entire registration process and participate in the trust of your brand.
Compiling the data to assess the animal care cosmetics formula and certifying it with an ecolabel provides Taobe’s experts with sufficient data to review your product labels and draft the technical file that your Authorised Representative needs under the GPSR. You not only safeguard yourself against non-compliance but also contribute to better products on the market and on the planet.
Our expertise in working with cosmetics means we place a strong focus on ensuring the safety of both the user and the animal. Our experts are used to scrutinising the properties of ingredients and calculating their margin of safety. This helps your products meet stricter criteria and safeguards your brand from any health issue for the pet owner when using the products.
We have built tools, templates and processes that make it easy to collect and share data on your products and ingredients. Our purpose is to make your market launch as straightforward as possible.
Demonstrating the quality and efficacy of your products has never been so easy. With the technical file compiled by Taobé, you can convince potential importers that you not only meet regulatory requirements such as safety and compliance, but also meet strict claims substantiation criteria.
Like with cosmetics, Taobé can become the Responsible Person for your products. This means you can carry out distance selling and/or distribute your products in brick-and-mortar shops, which can mandate Taobé as the Authorised Representative.
Contact us for more information about our animal care cosmetics services and certifications. We help you ensure your products meet animal needs and market demands.
We review your product formulation, ingredients, and labelling to ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations.
We act as your UK or EU Authorised Representative, handling inspections, documentation, and consumer enquiries.
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