Shampoo bars, rosemary hair oils, conditioner bars and dry shampoos are some of the fastest-moving products in beauty right now. Every one of them is a cosmetic, and before it can be sold in the UK or EU, it needs a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) signed by a qualified safety assessor. That report is what lets you notify your product, list it on marketplaces and sell it legally.
Our CPSR for Hair Care covers solid shampoo bars, soap shampoos, liquid shampoos, conditioners and conditioner bars, hair masks, hair oils, scalp oils, scalp serums, leave-in treatments and dry shampoo. Each report is prepared and signed by a qualified safety assessor and written to Annex I of the Cosmetics Regulation.
What Your Hair Care Safety Assessment Looks At
- Rinse-off vs leave-on. Shampoos and conditioners are rinsed away, while hair oils, serums and leave-ins stay on the scalp. Exposure, preservative limits and conditioning agent limits all depend on how the product is used.
- Eye contact during use. Shampoo runs towards the face in the shower. The assessor considers eye irritation, especially for concentrated shampoo bars and children's shampoos.
- Soap shampoos and shampoo bars. Syndet bars and soap-based shampoos behave very differently. Surfactant concentration, pH and free alkali are reviewed for scalp and eye safety.
- Hair and scalp oils. Rosemary, peppermint, tea tree and other essential oils are popular in hair oils but can irritate or sensitise at high levels. Traditional herbal oils are also assessed ingredient by ingredient.
- Anti-dandruff actives. Zinc pyrithione is banned in cosmetics in the EU. Alternatives like piroctone olamine and climbazole have strict limits.
- Dry shampoo. Powders sprayed near the face are assessed for inhalation, and aerosol propellants should be free from contaminants such as benzene.
What's Included in Your CPSR
Part A: Cosmetic Product Safety Information
- Quantitative and qualitative composition: every ingredient, its function and concentration, including surfactants, actives, essential oils and allergens.
- Physical and chemical characteristics and stability: pH, viscosity or hardness, and stability under storage and shower conditions.
- Microbiological quality: challenge test review for water-based products, or a justified rationale for anhydrous bars and oils.
- Impurities, traces and packaging: raw material impurities, propellant purity for aerosols and packaging compatibility.
- Normal and reasonably foreseeable use: rinse-off or leave-on, frequency, and intended users including children.
- Exposure calculation: exposure values for shampoos, conditioners, hair oils or dry shampoos as appropriate.
- 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 claims evidence where relevant.
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-contact advice, patch test recommendations, aerosol warnings 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
- Solid shampoo bars and syndet shampoo bars
- Soap shampoos and cold-process shampoo bars
- Liquid shampoos, including anti-dandruff and children's shampoos
- Conditioners, conditioner bars and hair masks
- Hair oils, scalp oils and traditional herbal hair oils
- Scalp serums and leave-in treatments
- Dry shampoo (aerosol, powder and foam)
Selling gels, waxes, sprays or perms? See our CPSR for Hair Styling Products. Hair dyes? See CPSR for Hair Colour Products.
Who This Service Is For
Hair care brands launching shampoo and conditioner ranges. Zero-waste brands selling shampoo and conditioner bars. Hair oil and scalp care brands, including South Asian herbal hair oil brands entering the UK or EU. Curly and textured hair brands. Private-label sellers and online sellers on Amazon, Etsy or TikTok Shop who've been asked for a CPSR. If your hair care 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, raw material specifications, essential oil or fragrance documentation, any test results and your label draft.
- We assess your product. Our safety assessor reviews surfactants, actives, essential oils, eye safety, exposure and microbiology.
- We flag any issues early. If an essential oil level is too high or an active isn't permitted, 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.
- On top of hair care trends. Shampoo bars, rosemary oils and scalp serums are familiar territory for us.
- Practical guidance. We help you keep your formula effective while staying safe and compliant.
- Fast turnaround. Delivery in as little as 48 hours to keep your launch on schedule.
- 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
- Annexes II, III and V (prohibited and restricted substances and preservatives)
Next Steps After Your CPSR
Your CPSR is the foundation of your compliance. To sell legally, you'll also need:
- A PIF for Hair Products, 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 get your hair care range legally on sale? Add your CPSR to the cart today, or chat with our safety team if you have questions first.
