A perfume is one of the most chemically complex products in cosmetics. A single fragrance can contain dozens of allergens, natural extracts and aroma chemicals, all hidden behind one word on the label: "parfum". Before your eau de parfum, body mist, attar or solid perfume can be sold in the UK or EU, a qualified safety assessor has to confirm it's safe in a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR). With the EU's expanded allergen rules now in force for new products, getting this right matters more than ever.
Our CPSR for Perfumes & Fragrances covers eau de parfum, eau de toilette, eau de cologne, extrait, body and hair mists, solid perfumes, perfume oils, roll-ons, attars, oud oils and perfumed powders. Each report is prepared and signed by a qualified safety assessor and written to Annex I of the Cosmetics Regulation.
What Your Fragrance Safety Assessment Looks At
- IFRA compliance at your dosage. The assessor checks your fragrance oil's IFRA certificate against the right product category and the exact concentration you use. A certificate for the wrong category won't support the assessment.
- Fragrance allergens. Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 has more than tripled the number of allergens that must be labelled. New products placed on the EU market from 31 July 2026 must already comply. Allergens are calculated at finished-product level and checked against your label.
- Banned and restricted aroma chemicals. Ingredients like Lilial and Lyral are banned, and others such as oakmoss extracts, methyl eugenol and furocoumarins are restricted. Your fragrance documentation is reviewed to confirm none are present above permitted levels.
- Skin sensitisation. Perfumes are applied to the skin daily, often to the neck and wrists. Sensitising ingredients are assessed carefully to make sure exposure stays safe.
- Phototoxic citrus oils. Bergamot and other citrus oils can cause skin reactions in sunlight. Levels are checked for leave-on use.
- Concentrated oils and powders. Attars and oud oils are often applied neat at high concentrations, while perfumed powders can be inhaled. Each format is assessed for how it's really used.
What's Included in Your CPSR
Part A: Cosmetic Product Safety Information
- Quantitative and qualitative composition: every ingredient with its concentration, including a full allergen breakdown at finished-product level.
- Physical and chemical characteristics and stability: appearance, colour and scent stability, and alcohol content.
- Microbiological quality: a justified rationale for alcohol-based and anhydrous products, or challenge test review for water-based mists.
- Impurities, traces and packaging: restricted aroma chemical review, alcohol grade and packaging compatibility for sprays and roll-ons.
- Normal and reasonably foreseeable use: where and how often the fragrance is applied, and who uses it.
- Exposure calculation: fine fragrance, body mist, oil or powder exposure values as appropriate.
- Toxicological profile: hazard data and Margin of Safety calculations, with sensitisation risk assessment for key allergens.
- 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 fragrance is safe for its intended use.
- Label warnings and instructions: flammability, eye-contact and sun-exposure advice and other required statements, plus your allergen list.
- Reasoning: the scientific justification behind the conclusion.
- Assessor credentials and signature: signed by a qualified safety assessor, as required by Article 10.
Products Covered
- Eau de parfum, eau de toilette, eau de cologne and extrait
- Body mists and hair mists
- Solid perfumes and perfume balms
- Perfume oils and roll-ons
- Attars and oud oils
- Perfumed body and dusting powders
- Niche, artisan and natural perfumes
Selling home fragrance like candles or diffusers? Those aren't cosmetics. Massage candles are, though: see our CPSR for Massage Candles.
Who This Service Is For
Independent and niche perfume houses. Celebrity and influencer fragrance launches. Attar and oud oil brands entering the UK or EU. Body mist and lifestyle brands. Private-label sellers and online sellers on Amazon, Etsy or TikTok Shop who've been asked for a CPSR. If your fragrance is applied to the body and 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, fragrance oil IFRA certificate, allergen declaration and your label draft.
- We assess your fragrance. Our safety assessor reviews IFRA compliance, allergens, restricted aroma chemicals, sensitisation and exposure.
- We flag any issues early. If your dosage exceeds IFRA limits or allergens are missing from your label, 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.
- Fragrance specialists. From French-style perfumes to traditional attars, we know how to assess them properly.
- Ready for the new allergen rules. Your allergens are calculated against the expanded EU list from day one.
- 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 fragrance 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
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 on fragrance allergen labelling and IFRA Standards (current amendment)
Next Steps After Your CPSR
Your CPSR is the foundation of your compliance. To sell legally, you'll also need:
- A PIF for Perfumes & Fragrances, 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. An SDS is especially useful for alcohol-based perfumes.
Ready to launch your fragrance with confidence? Add your CPSR to the cart today, or chat with our safety team if you have questions first.
