Introduction
Every soap format - cold process, salt bar, whipped mousse, exfoliating, syndet or liquid - needs confirmation that saponification is complete and residual alkalinity sits within a safe range for skin contact, alongside standard ingredient screening. Where an antimicrobial claim is made, additional claims-substantiation applies beyond the CPSR itself.
What Your CPSR Assesses
• Full ingredient toxicological review against Annex II, III and IV
• Saponification completeness and residual alkalinity (pH) assessment for cold process and salt soaps
• Preservative efficacy review specific to liquid and syndet/combo bar formats
• Exfoliant particle safety check for exfoliating soap ranges, confirming natural, non-microplastic material
• Claims-substantiation flag for any antimicrobial or antibacterial positioning, required separately from the safety assessment itself
Who This Is For
Cold process, artisan and commercial soap makers producing bar or liquid soap in any format listed above.
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) can be provided alongside your CPSR as complimentary support (SDS cost not included in the CPSR price).
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 and IV - restricted substances and permitted colourants
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)