Powders are light, simple and easy to use. They're also one of the few cosmetics people can breathe in. That's why talcum powder, face powder and perfumed powder get extra attention in a safety assessment. Talc purity, fine particles, titanium dioxide, fragrance allergens and baby use all need to be covered. Before your powder 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 Powders covers talcum powder, body and dusting powder, baby and children's powder, loose and pressed face powder, setting, finishing and translucent powders, perfumed powders and talc-free powders made with corn starch, rice starch, arrowroot or kaolin. Each report is prepared and signed by a qualified safety assessor and written to Annex I of the Cosmetics Regulation.
What Your Powder Safety Assessment Looks At
- Inhalation exposure. Loose powders release fine particles into the air during use. The assessor considers particle size and how much could be breathed in, which affects ingredient choice and concentrations.
- Talc purity. If your powder contains talc, you need supplier evidence that it's cosmetic grade and free from asbestos. Talc is also under regulatory review in the EU, so documentation matters.
- Titanium dioxide and fine pigments. Fine-powder titanium dioxide has specific restrictions for face powders, and nano-form ingredients must be identified and labelled.
- Baby and children's powders. Talc-containing powders for children under three need a mandatory warning to keep the powder away from the child's mouth and nose, and the assessment must consider young users specifically.
- Fragrance allergens. Perfumed powders are checked against IFRA limits and the expanded EU allergen labelling list.
- Starch-based and natural powders. Corn starch, rice and other plant powders are reviewed for microbiological quality, since natural raw materials can carry microbes.
What's Included in Your CPSR
Part A: Cosmetic Product Safety Information
- Quantitative and qualitative composition: every ingredient with its concentration, for each shade or scent, including fragrance allergens.
- Physical and chemical characteristics and stability: particle size, flowability, colour and scent stability.
- Microbiological quality: microbial limits and a justified rationale, with attention to natural starches and clays.
- Impurities, traces and packaging: asbestos-free certificates for talc, heavy metal data for pigments and nanomaterial status.
- Normal and reasonably foreseeable use: body, face or baby use, application method and frequency.
- Exposure calculation: skin and inhalation exposure values for loose and pressed powders.
- 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 powder is safe for its intended use.
- Label warnings and instructions: children's talc warnings, application advice to minimise inhalation 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
- Talcum powder and body powder
- Baby and children's powder
- Loose and pressed face powder
- Setting, finishing and translucent powders
- Perfumed and dusting powders
- Talc-free powders with corn starch, rice starch, arrowroot or kaolin
Selling powder foundation, blush or bronzer? See our CPSR for Make-up Products. Dry shampoo? See CPSR for Hair Care.
Who This Service Is For
Personal care brands selling talcum and body powder. Make-up brands launching setting and face powders. Baby care brands. Fragrance houses adding perfumed powders. Natural brands making talc-free alternatives. Private-label sellers and online sellers on Amazon, Etsy or TikTok Shop who've been asked for a CPSR. If your powder 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 (including asbestos-free certificates for talc), fragrance IFRA certificate and your label draft.
- We assess your product. Our safety assessor reviews inhalation, talc evidence, pigments, nanomaterials, allergens and microbiology.
- We flag any issues early. If a children's warning is missing or talc evidence is incomplete, 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.
- We know powders. Talc, inhalation and fine pigments are covered properly, not left as afterthoughts.
- Practical guidance. We help you choose safe ingredients and clear directions.
- 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 IV, Article 16 (nanomaterials) and Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 (where relevant)
Next Steps After Your CPSR
Your CPSR is the foundation of your compliance. To sell legally, you'll also need:
- A PIF for Powder 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 powders legally on sale? Add your CPSR to the cart today, or chat with our safety team if you have questions first.
