Cosmetic Product Services

Cosmetic products encompass a wide range of products for enhancing appearance and improving personal health and hygiene of the human body.

The regulations for these products vary around the globe, which often means that they fall into grey areas or that they are subject to other regulations (such as those for biocides or medical devices). Yordas recognises the importance of cosmetic products and the daily impact they have on the lives of billions of consumers. We are experts in cosmetics regulations around the world and take seriously the responsibility to develop products that are safe for consumer use and for the earth.

3 key issues for the Cosmetics industry:

1. Global regulations and cosmetics legislation

USA: After no substantial changes to the USA cosmetics regulations for decades, there are currently several bills under consideration. If passed, these would completely overhaul the cosmetics regulatory landscape in the USA. With our regulatory monitoring software, Hive, and our global compliance experts, we can help you to stay ahead of any changes.

China: The China Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) is the main regulation in charge of overseeing cosmetic ingredients and products in China. It was issued by the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in 2020 and is accompanied by other rules such as the Technical Guidance for Submission of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Information and the Safety and Technical Standards of Cosmetic Ingredients. Learn more about this here: Cosmetic Ingredients and Product Approval in China

Brexit: The UK voted to leave the EU in June of 2016 and is currently in a transition period that ends on the 31st of December, 2020. At the end of this period, the EC regulation No.1223/2009 on cosmetic products will no longer apply to the UK and new legislation will come into force. If your current Responsible Person (RP) under the CPR is located in the UK, you must ensure that you shift to an RP in the EU. With offices in both the UK and Germany, Yordas is well placed to help you with both your future UK regulatory responsibilities and your EU obligations. 

2. Natural Cosmetics

Natural products are highly sought after by consumers, but there is no legal definition of what a ‘natural’ or ‘organic’ product means concerning cosmetics. In addition, while there are many standards and certifications that can be obtained to help you support your natural and organic claims for cosmetic products, they often provide conflicting advice. 

One internationally recognised standard, which uses clear guidelines and criteria for organic and natural cosmetics, is the ISO 16128. Yordas can help you become compliant to a range of ISO standards, including 16128, and audit or update your current systems. In addition, our Green Chemistry team can help you to move towards greener alternatives for your products. 

3. Testing

The global testing and ingredient requirements for cosmetics products are often cited as a key challenge for companies. Our experienced team of chemists and toxicologists can help design testing strategies for compliance under the CPR and elsewhere.

Cosmetic products that have not been tested on animals are in high consumer demand. The European Union banned testing on animals for cosmetics ingredients in 2013. Many countries have since followed suit to ban or restrict testing on animals for cosmetic products and ingredients, while still others have legislation in development. Our experienced team of toxicologists and chemists can design strategies to demonstrate the safety of your cosmetic products while working with our network of labs that conduct ethical testing. 

How Can We Help?

  • Yordas Group can create concise reports to determine whether your product falls under the cosmetic legislation in the  targeted geographies and, if so, clarify steps and associated costs to ensure your product is in compliance.

  • Yordas Group collaborates closely with an established network of service providers to commission and manage the full suite of testing services for cosmetics including:

    • Toxicology

    • Microbiology

    • Claim substantiation

    We offer guidance and impartial advice to our clients to develop relevant testing strategies that aim at minimising all forms of testing while meeting regulatory requirements

  • Our Hazard Communication experts are on hand to help design and review your cosmetic product labels to ensure the information and claims presented are suitable, accurate and compliant with the relevant cosmetic product regulations.

    • Create, maintain and store Product Information Files (PIFs) and Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR)

    • Labelling & Regulatory Notifications

    • Post - Market Surveillance, including communication with the relevant competent authorities

    • Monitoring your products using our customised regulatory software Yordas Hive

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