If you want to make and sell your own cosmetics, a Cosmetic Safety Assessment Report (CPSR) is a legal requirement. Our CPSRs are specifically designed for small-scale producers and help ensure compliance with UK and EU cosmetic regulations.
1. How to Purchase a CPSR
Step 1: Buy an Assessment Package
👉 Purchase CPSR Assessments Here
Step 2: Fill Out the CPSR Form
You’ll need to download and complete our CPSR Form:
📄 Download CPSR Form Here
We also recommend reading our "How To Submit a CPSR" guide:
📌 Read the Guide Here
Step 3: Submit Your Form
Once completed, send your form to assessments@naturallybalmy.co.uk. After checking your recipes, we will begin processing your assessment.
⏳ Turnaround Time: Reports are typically completed within 6-8 weeks from the point of submission to the assessor.
2. Understanding Assessment Packages
Our CPSR packages allow you to certify one cosmetic base and include multiple variations (scents, colours, or herbs). The number of variations depends on the package you choose:
✅ 5 Variations
✅ 8 Variations
✅ 12 Variations
Each base recipe can contain up to 10 ingredients, with an additional 5 extra ingredients per variation.
Need more variants? Email us for a bespoke quote.
What if my recipe exceeds the ingredient limit?
We can still process your assessment, but there will be an admin fee of £40 + VAT.
Are CPSRs valid outside the UK?
Yes! Our CPSRs are valid throughout the UK and Europe.
Can I add variants later?
Yes! You can submit additional variants within:
📌 6 months – £40 + VAT admin fee applies.
📌 after 6 months – £40 + VAT per variant + £40 +VAT admin fee.
3. CPSRs for Special Product Types
Do you assess all cosmetic products?
We can assess most cosmetic products, but not the following:
🚫 Hair dyes
🚫 Products that resemble food (e.g. donut soaps, cupcake bath bombs)
🚫 Highly medicinal products (e.g. acne cream, eczema balm)
For medicinal-style products:
You can sell a general body balm, but you cannot claim it treats, heals or cures ailments.
Can I get a CPSR for perfumes or fragrance products?
Yes, but perfumes require bespoke quotes due to the complexity of assessments. Please contact us for a quote.
4. How to Submit Your Recipes
📄 Download Submission Form Here
Important: Check our "How to Submit a CPSR" guide before submitting.
What supporting documents do I need to provide?
✔ MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for every ingredient
✔ IFRA & Allergen Statements for all fragrances, flavours, and essential oils
🚀 If your ingredients are purchased from us, you don’t need to submit documents—we have them on file!
Do I need to send physical product samples?
No, we don’t need to see your products for the CPSR. Just complete the form and submit it online.
Will my recipe fail the assessment?
Unlikely! We review all recipes before submission and advise on any changes—this step is completely free.
5. After Your CPSR is Approved
Do you offer help with PIFs, labelling, and compliance?
Yes! We offer:
📌 CLP Services
📌 PIF Authoring Services
📌 UK & EU Product Notification Guidance
Do I need additional testing (e.g. stability or challenge testing)?
🔹 Balms, oils, waterless scrubs: No additional testing is required.
🔹 Emulsions (lotions, creams): Challenge testing may be required. Our assessor will advise if needed.
6. CPSR Rules & Ingredient Guidelines
Can I use my own honey, beeswax, or propolis?
✔ Lip balms & leave-on products – Requires TVC (Total Viable Count) testing per batch.
✔ Cold process/hot process soaps – No additional testing needed.
Can I make products that look like food?
🚫 No! Even with warning labels, products that resemble food (e.g. donut soaps, cupcake bath bombs) cannot be assessed due to safety concerns.
Can I make multiple shapes/designs of soaps under the same variant?
✔ Yes! As long as the recipe and ingredients remain the same.
✔ Include "no food imitation" in the variant description.
Can I use wild-foraged botanicals?
🚫 No, wild botanicals cannot be used due to contamination risks.
✔ Only homegrown or commercially purchased dried botanicals can be used.
Can I use CBD in my cosmetic products?
CBD rules vary across EU and UK regulations:
✔ CBD Isolate: Not permitted in lip balms or edible products.
✔ Full-Spectrum CBD (<0.2% THC): Allowed in cosmetics, but must serve a cosmetic function (e.g. moisturising).
✔ General guideline: Max 1% CBD per product.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about CPSRs, compliance, or additional services, feel free to contact us:
📩 Email: assessments@naturallybalmy.co.uk
📞 Phone: 01202 567046
