Glitter gets everywhere: on skin, in hair, on faces, and sometimes in eyes. That's exactly why a safety assessor has to look closely at body glitter and shimmer. Particle size, sharp edges, eye-area drift, colourants and microplastic status all need to be checked. Before your glitter or shimmer product can be sold in the UK or EU, it needs a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) signed by a qualified safety assessor.
Our CPSR for Body Glitter & Shimmer covers loose body glitter, chunky glitter mixes, biodegradable and cellulose glitter, glitter gels and primers, shimmer body oils, body shimmer lotions, body highlighters, shimmer sticks and balms, festival glitter and hair and body glitter sprays. Each report is prepared and signed by a qualified safety assessor and written to Annex I of the Cosmetics Regulation.
What Your Glitter Safety Assessment Looks At
- Particle size and shape. Glitter particles can have sharp edges. The assessor considers particle size, shape and material, especially for products that could reach the face or eyes.
- The eye area. Body glitter often drifts onto the face and into the eyes. Even if it isn't sold for eye use, reasonably foreseeable use has to be considered, along with the right warnings and directions.
- Permitted colourants. Glitter coatings and shimmer pigments must use colourants permitted for their area of use. Each colourant is checked against Annex IV.
- Microplastic status. Loose plastic glitter has been banned from sale in the EU since October 2023, with phased deadlines for other products containing it. The assessor documents what your glitter is made of.
- Glitter gels and shimmer oils. Water-based gels need preservation and challenge testing, while shimmer oils are assessed for whole-body leave-on exposure, oxidation and fragrance.
- Sprays and loose powders. Spray glitters and very fine loose shimmers are assessed for inhalation risk.
- Children and festivals. Glitter products aimed at children or used at festivals need extra thought about who will use them and how.
What's Included in Your CPSR
Part A: Cosmetic Product Safety Information
- Quantitative and qualitative composition: every ingredient with its concentration, including glitter type, colourants, fragrance and allergens.
- Physical and chemical characteristics and stability: particle size and shape, dispersion in gels and oils, and stability.
- Microbiological quality: challenge test review for gels and lotions, or a justified rationale for loose glitter and oils.
- Impurities, traces and packaging: glitter supplier specifications, coating details and packaging suitability.
- Normal and reasonably foreseeable use: body, face, hair and possible eye-area contact, and intended users.
- Exposure calculation: exposure values for leave-on body use, sprays and loose glitter.
- Toxicological profile: hazard data and Margin of Safety calculations for relevant ingredients.
- Undesirable effects: any known reactions to the product or similar products.
- Information on the cosmetic product: supporting data, including evidence for "biodegradable" or "eco" claims.
Part B: Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment
- Assessment conclusion: a clear statement on whether the product is safe for its intended use.
- Label warnings and instructions: eye-area warnings, directions for use and removal, and other required statements.
- Reasoning: the scientific justification behind the conclusion.
- Assessor credentials and signature: signed by a qualified safety assessor, as required by Article 10.
Products Covered
- Loose body glitter and chunky glitter mixes
- Biodegradable and cellulose-based glitter
- Glitter gels and glitter primers
- Shimmer body oils and body shimmer lotions
- Body highlighters, shimmer sticks and balms
- Festival glitter, hair and body glitter and glitter sprays
Selling eye glitter or eyeshadow? See our CPSR for Eye Make-up. Glitter bath bombs? See CPSR for Bath Products. Nail glitter? See CPSR for Nail Products.
Who This Service Is For
Indie make-up brands launching glitter lines. Body art, festival and party brands. Shimmer oil and body highlighter brands. Eco and biodegradable glitter brands. Children's party and novelty brands. Private-label sellers and online sellers on Amazon, Etsy or TikTok Shop who've been asked for a CPSR. If your glitter or shimmer product will be sold in Great Britain or the EU, you need a CPSR first.
How It Works
- Place your order and choose your speed: Standard (5 business days), Fast (3 business days) or Express (48 hours).
- Send your formula. Share your full formulation with percentages, glitter supplier specifications (material, size and coating), colourant details, fragrance IFRA certificate and your label draft.
- We assess your product. Our safety assessor reviews particle safety, eye-area risk, colourants, microplastic status and exposure.
- We flag any issues early. If a glitter type isn't suitable or a warning is missing, we explain clearly and help you fix it.
- You receive your signed CPSR. Ready for your SCPN or CPNP notification, your PIF and your marketplace listings.
Why Brands Trust Cosmetic Compliance Nest
- Qualified safety assessors. Every CPSR is reviewed and signed by a qualified assessor, as the law requires.
- Glitter-specific expertise. We know the questions authorities ask about sparkle products and answer them in your report.
- Microplastics covered. We document your glitter's material so you're ready for current and upcoming rules.
- Fast turnaround. Delivery in as little as 48 hours, ideal for festival season launches.
- Trusted by 500+ cosmetic brands across the UK, EU and beyond.
- 100% confidential. Your formula stays yours. Verify any report we issue.
Legal Framework
- Article 10 and Annex I, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (EU Cosmetics Regulation)
- Schedule 34, The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (UK)
- Commission Implementing Decision 2013/674/EU (guidelines on Annex I)
- SCCS Notes of Guidance for the testing of cosmetic ingredients and their safety evaluation
- Annex IV (colourants) and Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 on synthetic polymer microparticles
Next Steps After Your CPSR
Your CPSR is the foundation of your compliance. To sell legally, you'll also need:
- A PIF for Body Glitter & Shimmer, the full technical file built around your CPSR
- UK SCPN Product Notification or EU CPNP Product Notification
- A UK or EU Responsible Person
Want everything sorted at once? The Complete Compliance Pack covers CPSR, PIF, SDS and notification together.
Ready to make your glitter shine for the right reasons? Add your CPSR to the cart today, or chat with our safety team if you have questions first.
