Welcome to Cosmetic Compliance News — Taobe Consulting’s hub for EU & UK regulatory updates that matter to cosmetic brands and manufacturers. From the proposed EUDR simplification and the Borderline Manual to CPSR requirements, microplastics guidance, braille labelling in Spain, and tattoo-ink rules, we break down complex regulation into clear, actionable advice.
Each post explains what the change means for your labels, product information file (PIF), safety reporting and market access — with practical timelines, risks to anticipate, and steps to stay compliant across europe & the uk.
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How is the EU helping businesses comply with the deforestation law?The EU is helping businesses meet the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), with simplified due diligence
CMR substances in cosmetics are chemicals classified as Carcinogenic (C), Mutagenic (M), or Reproductive toxicants (R). Their presence in cosmetic products is strictly regulated
What is the Borderline Manual of Cosmetics? The Borderline Manual of Cosmetics (latest version dated June 2025) is a guidance document that helps determine whether
What are microplastics in cosmetics? Plastic pollution has been a topic of global concern for many years. When we think of plastic in our oceans,
What should you know about the Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR)? A Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) is a mandatory safety assessment for any cosmetic
In Europe, the labelling of cosmetic products is governed by Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, which sets out requirements for safety, consumer information, and traceability. The