Introduction
Oxidative (permanent) hair colour & bleach products are one of the most heavily regulated cosmetic categories, because ingredients such as PPD and resorcinol are well-documented skin sensitisers. Beyond standard ingredient screening, oxidative hair colourants require a specific, wording-mandated allergy warning on the label under Annex III, and several dye intermediates carry precise concentration limits at both the unmixed and mixed-product stage including the concentration once the product is combined with its developer before use. Your CPSR confirms both the chemistry and the label wording are correctly aligned.
What Your CPSR Assesses
- Full ingredient toxicological review against Annex II and III, with dye-intermediate concentration checked at both unmixed base and final mixed-product stage
- Confirmation of the mandatory Annex III allergy warning text for oxidative hair dyes, including the under-16 restriction and "black henna" tattoo caution
- Hydrogen peroxide/oxidising agent concentration review for bleaching products
- Colour-restorer and dye-remover ingredient safety assessment, distinct from standard colourant products
- Nitrosamine formation risk review for relevant dye intermediates, where applicable under Annex III conditions of use
- Storage conditions stability review, relevant to how the unmixed base and developer are packaged and labelled prior to combination
Who This Is For
Hair colour brands producing semi-permanent and temporary colourants, permanent dyes, colour removers, bleaches or colour restorers.
Why Brands Choose Spectra Cosmetic Compliance
- Signed by a qualified Safety Assessor under Article 10(2), Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 recognised across the UK and EU, applying SCCS methodology.
- Regulator-ready, or we revise it at no charge our compliance guarantee.
- PIF-ready your report slots directly into your Product Information File, no reformatting required.
- Clear turnaround options standard delivery in 3-5 working days, with 48-hour and 24-hour priority options available. (Subjected to the 100% provision of documents).
- Trusted by cosmetic and fragrance brands across the UK, EU, US, Middle East and Asia.
Your CPSR Deliverables
Your completed report is supplied ready for inclusion in the PIF, to the Annex I specification, in two parts:
Part A — Cosmetic Product Safety Information
- Quantitative and qualitative formulation data
- Physico-chemical characteristics and stability over time, including storage conditions
- Microbiological quality
- Impurities, traces and packaging material
- Exposure and toxicological profile of the ingredients
Part B — Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment
- The Safety Assessor's conclusion
- Margin of Safety calculations
- Conditions of use and labelling
- A signed compliance statement by a qualified assessor
Plus a digital compliance certificate confirming your product meets UK/EU cosmetic safety law. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of finished product provided alongside your CPSR as complimentary support (SDS of finished product is FREE with CPSR order).
Legal Framework
- Article 3 and Annex I, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
- Schedule 34, Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/696)
- Annex III hair dye substance concentration limits and the mandatory oxidative hair dye warning wording
- Article 19 labelling obligations specific to hair colourant warnings
How It Works
- Share your formulation send your full INCI list with percentages, raw-material SDS and product label artwork.
- We screen every ingredient each ingredient is checked against the relevant UK/EU Annexes and current SCCS guidance.
- We complete the assessment a qualified Safety Assessor prepares and signs CPSR Parts A & B and builds your PIF-ready documentation.
- You receive your file your signed CPSR and supporting documentation are delivered within your chosen turnaround window.
- Delivery options: Standard (3-5 working days, included) | Fast (48 hours) | Priority (24 hours)