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Oct 29, 2025 - Cosmetics
Safety Report Cosmetics and Regulatory Affairs – Your Partner for Legally Compliant Cosmetic Products
The safety of cosmetic products is at the heart of the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. As an experienced partner, the BAV Institute provides comprehensive support to manufacturers, brands, and importers in all matters related to Regulatory Affairs, Product Safety, and legally compliant market approval of cosmetics in the EU and Switzerland.
The Safety Report - Basis for the Sale of Cosmetic Products
The safety report for cosmetics (CPSR - Cosmetic Product Safety Report) is a central component of the EU Cosmetics Regulation and a legal requirement for placing cosmetic products on the market. It documents that a product is safe for human health when used under normal conditions – and is therefore a crucial tool for consumer protection.
The CPSR consists of two parts:
- Part A: Safety information such as composition, physical-chemical properties, and microbiological quality
- Part B: Product safety assessment and qualification of the assessor
Without a properly prepared safety report, a cosmetic product may not be sold. The "responsible person" is required to maintain this report at all times.
Regulatory Affairs at BAV Institute – Experience and Expertise
The Regulatory Team of BAV Institute consists of experienced scientists with extensive expertise in cosmetics law, toxicology, and product safety. Approximately 100 safety reports are prepared each month – both in German and English, for the EU and Switzerland.
Since the integration of alphachem in October 2023, the BAV Institute offers all regulatory services from a single source – efficient, legally compliant, and practical.
Our Services in Regulatory Affairs
The BAV Institute offers a comprehensive range of services for the regulatory support of cosmetic products:
- Safety Reports (CPSR) according to Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009
- CPNP notifications for the EU and SCPN notifications for the United Kingdom
- Creation and maintenance of the Product Information File (PIF)
- Designation of the Responsible Person according to the Cosmetics Regulation
- Review of packaging prints for EU compliance
- Marketability certificates and expert opinions on complaints
- Toxicological assessments and raw material profiles
- Microbiological testing and preservative efficacy tests (PETs)
- Consultation and support in case of complaints, regulatory inquiries, and audits
Through close cooperation with the accredited laboratories of the BAV Institute, customers benefit from a continuous quality process – from product testing to evaluation and complete documentation.
Quality and Accreditation
The BAV Institute operates at the highest standards:
- Accreditation according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025
- Approval according to § 44 of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG)
- Official cross-checking experts according to § 43 of the LFGB
- AQS Certificate for the investigation of drinking water
These quality assurances guarantee the scientific validity and legal reliability of all prepared documents and assessments.
Your Contact for Safety Reports and Regulatory Affairs
For questions regarding safety reports, CPNP notifications, or other regulatory services, please contact
Dr. Bernhard Fellenberg at +49 (0)781 96947-194 or by email at bernhard.fellenberg@bav-institut.de
For more information, please visit:
www.bav-institut.de/de/beratungen/regulatory_affairs