Introduction
Sunscreens carry two layers of scrutiny beyond a standard cosmetic: UV filters are individually restricted to specific maximum concentrations under Annex VI, and any SPF or UVA claim must be substantiated by recognised efficacy testing before it appears on your label. Self-tan products, meanwhile, are assessed for DHA (dihydroxyacetone) concentration and its known interaction with UV exposure. Your CPSR addresses both categories on their own terms.
What Your CPSR Assesses
• Full ingredient toxicological review against Annex II, III and VI (UV filters)
• Confirmation each UV filter used is Annex VI-permitted and within its maximum authorised concentration
• Flag for separate SPF/UVA efficacy testing requirements needed to substantiate any protection claim on your label - this sits outside the CPSR itself
• DHA concentration review for self-tan lotions and gels, including guidance on the ingredient's photosensitivity considerations
• Physico-chemical stability assessment specific to sunscreen emulsions (cream, oil, stick or gel format)
Who This Is For
Suncare brands formulating sunscreens in any format, and self-tan brands producing lotions, gels, mousses or sprays.
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
• 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 VI - permitted UV filters and maximum concentrations
• Commission Recommendation on the efficacy and claims of sunscreen products - relevant to SPF/UVA labelling claims (verified separately from the CPSR)
How It Works
1. Share your formulation - send your full INCI list with percentages, raw-material SDS and product label artwork.
2. We screen every ingredient - each ingredient is checked against the relevant UK/EU Annexes and current SCCS guidance.
3. We complete the assessment - a qualified Safety Assessor prepares and signs CPSR Parts A & B and builds your PIF-ready documentation.
4. You receive your file - your signed CPSR and supporting documentation are delivered within your chosen turnaround window.
5. Delivery options: Standard (3-5 working days, included) | Fast (48 hours) | Priority (24 hours)