EU Cosmetic Allergen Labelling: What the July 2026 Deadline Means for Brands
From 31st July 2026, significant changes to EU cosmetic allergen labelling come into force that will affect every cosmetic brand placing new products on the European market. While the update focuses on improving transparency for consumers with fragrance allergies, it also places greater responsibility on manufacturers, suppliers and brand owners to ensure their product labelling […]
Cosmetic Regulations UK: A Practical Guide to Testing and Claims for Cosmetic Products
Bringing health and beauty products to market involves far more than creating an attractive formula and eye-catching cosmetic packaging. Understanding the cosmetic regulations UK brands must follow is essential to ensuring your product is safe, compliant, and ready for retail. From stability testing and challenge testing to CPSRs and claims substantiation, navigating cosmetic compliance requirements […]
Selling in Different Markets: What Brands Need to Know About Labelling Compliance
Labelling compliance should be an integral part of a brand’s regulatory strategy from the very beginning – during product conception, design, and development. Product claims, their wording, and the regulatory implications need to be considered early to avoid challenges later, whether selling domestically or abroad. At Guardpack, we love helping our customers bring their ideas […]
Stopped at the Border: Why Regulatory Compliance Is Crucial for Cosmetics and How to Avoid Risk
In today’s global marketplace, the cosmetics industry is booming with opportunity, but for brands looking to sell in the UK and EU, there’s one critical factor that can mean the difference between success and a shipment seized at customs: regulatory compliance. We recently saw a post by a UK customs officer on LinkedIn which served […]