Verification of formula and labelling compliance
Verification of formula and labelling compliance: an essential step in ensuring compliance with European regulatory requirements. This pre-analysis includes the calculation of margins of safety (MOS), the tests to be carried out in view of the formula and the target product, and the precautions for use and legal notices to be included on the packaging.
Why carry out a pre-analysis to verify formula and labelling compliance ?
Pre-analysis is a key step in the development of a cosmetic product. This preliminary step allows you to ensure that the product formulation and labelling comply with all applicable regulatory requirements before you get too far into the development process.
This pre-analysis stage optimises launch times and allows you to anticipate any corrections. It also facilitates the creation of the DIP and notification : a compliant formula and labelling simplify the creation of the dossier.
In short, this preventive step is essential to secure marketing and sustain your business.
What is included in the formula and labelling compliance check
- Verification of the regulatory compliance of each ingredient with European regulations (prohibitions and restrictions)
- A calculation of the margin of safety (MoS) for each ingredient to get an initial idea of the product's safety.
- Identifying the required tests: Determining the specific laboratory tests required for your product to comply.
- Provision of a clear and structured matrix to collect all the information needed to compile the DIP
- Assistance in completing the matrix, with methodological and regulatory support to ensure the quality and completeness of the data.
- Verify the information entered, identifying any missing or non-compliant items.
- Comments and recommendations to optimise the dossier and ensure its compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
By entrusting us with the verification of the compliance of the formula and labelling
Anticipate regulatory risks from the outset
- Checking the compliance of the formula and claims from the outset allows for the rapid detection of prohibited substances, restrictions on use, mandatory information, etc. This means you will not have to modify your product after formulation, which would involve significant investment and cause significant delays.
- Optimising your product development by securing the formula and labelling from the outset allows for smoother, faster development without unexpected regulatory obstacles when it comes to market launch.
- Teams unfamiliar with cosmetics regulations and lacking clear methodological guidelines for developing their first PIFs.
Control your costs
A non-compliant product detected late in the process leads to reformulations, validations and purchases of raw materials. This preliminary analysis therefore reduces correction costs and ensures that the product can be brought to market without delay. By anticipating regulatory constraints, you limit the risk of delays in marketing, which is essential for meeting your marketing and sales objectives.
With BSI, you benefit from genuine regulatory expertise and a comprehensive overview (EC Cosmetics Regulation No. 1223/2009, INCI, claims, labelling, etc.) to ensure that all regulatory aspects are covered from the design stage of your product. In short : you optimise your safety, speed and efficiency throughout the product development process thanks to high-level regulatory expertise.