The short answer
The CPSR (Cosmetic Product Safety Report) is mandatory for every cosmetic sold in the EU and must be signed by a qualified safety assessor. It is part of the PIF (Product Information File), which the Responsible Person must keep available to authorities for 10 years after the last batch is placed on the market. CPSR prices vary with the assessor, formula complexity and the quality of the data you provide: the main way to control cost is to arrive with a formula that has already been checked and complete supplier documents.
What the CPSR contains
Part A (data): quantitative composition, physico-chemical characteristics, stability, microbiological quality, impurities, packaging, intended use, exposure, toxicological profile of ingredients, undesirable effects.
Part B (assessment): the assessor’s conclusion, warnings and instructions of use, reasoning, signature and qualifications.
What the PIF contains
Product description, CPSR, description of the manufacturing method and GMP statement (ISO 22716), proof of claimed effects, animal-testing data.
What drives the cost
Number of ingredients and their toxicological profile, regulated substances, product type (children, eye area, leave-on), required tests (stability, compatibility, challenge test) and above all how complete your supplier documents are (specs, allergen statements, safety data sheets).
Every missing document or formula issue found during the assessment adds back-and-forth, sometimes a new assessment.
What this means in practice for a brand
- Get several assessor quotes and ask what is included (tests, revisions, label check).
- Collect supplier documents before starting the assessment.
- Get the formula checked upstream: a banned substance or one over a limit makes the assessment useless.
- Keep the PIF updated with every formula or label change.
Arrive at the assessor with a checked formula
I check your formula against the annexes, allergens and your target market, and list missing supplier documents before the assessment.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can sign a CPSR?
A safety assessor holding a qualification in pharmacy, toxicology, medicine or a similar discipline (Art. 10 of Regulation 1223/2009).
Does Bridge & Flow sign CPSRs?
No. I prepare your formula and documents before the assessment so the assessor works on a clean file.
Is one CPSR valid for several scents in a range?
It depends on the formula differences. Each variant must be covered; an assessor can sometimes group very similar variants.
How long must the PIF be kept?
10 years after the last batch of the product is placed on the market.
Primary regulatory sources
Related guides
Regulatory consulting and documentation preparation — not a certification and not a regulated role. Bridge & Flow does not act as Responsible Person (Reg. 1223/2009), does not sign safety assessments, does not file notifications and is not a notified body.