Introduction
Powder products talcum powder, pressed or loose face powder, and perfumed body powder carry a specific safety question beyond standard cosmetic products ingredient screening: talc purity. Historic concerns about asbestos contamination in talc mean any talc-based powder needs sourcing and purity documentation on top of the usual Annex I assessment, alongside consideration of inhalation exposure for loose, airborne powder formats. A completely talc-free formulation removes this specific concern but still requires the standard cosmetic product safety assessment before your product can legally manufacture and sell in the UK or EU.
What Your CPSR Assesses
- Full ingredient toxicological review against Annex II, III and IV
- Talc sourcing and purity verification (asbestos-free confirmation) where talc is used
- Inhalation exposure consideration for loose powder formats, distinct from the dermal-only exposure model used for pressed or compact products including guidance on how to avoid inhalation of powder during normal use
- Fragrance and allergen screening for any perfumed powder variant
- Particle size and skin-contact assessment for face-area products, covering safe use on the external skin of the body and avoidance of contact with eyes or mucous membranes
Who This Is For
Brands producing talc-based or talc-free body and face powders a body powder / talc-free assessment applies equally to both and any manufacturer sourcing talc from a new or unverified supplier, who need to stay current with current cosmetic regulations.
Why Brands Choose Spectra Cosmetic Compliance
- Signed by a qualified cosmetic 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 cosmetic product safety report is supplied ready for inclusion in the PIF, to the Annex I specification, in two parts, providing all the important compliance information your responsible person's name and address need to have on file to confirm your cosmetic product complies with applicable law:
Part A — Cosmetic Product Safety Information
- Quantitative and qualitative formulation data
- Physico-chemical characteristics and stability over time
- 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, including any age restriction where the product is not intended for use by infants
- 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 II and III substance restrictions relevant to talc purity and any functional additives
- HSE guidance on talc, relevant where inhalation exposure is a consideration for loose powder products
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 Part B and Part A, and builds your PIF-ready documentation.
- You receive your file your signed CPSR and supporting documentation are delivered within your chosen turnaround window, along with guidance on any UK Government submit cosmetic product notification step required before sale (SCPN).
- Delivery options: Standard (3-5 working days, included) | Fast (48 hours) | Priority (24 hours)