Question 1

What do you mean by 'natural' when you describe your products?

Accepted Answer

Natural can mean so many things when it's used to describe skin care and is often overused in the industry. To us, natural skin care is characterised by a high level of natural ingredients, meaning raw produce from plants or straight from the earth that have not been overly processed. Examples of these ingredients are cold pressed oils, nut butters, steam distilled essential oils and natural clays.

Question 2

What is the Cosmetic Safety Assessment (CSA)?

Accepted Answer

The Cosmetic Safety Assessment is a regulatory requirement in the United Kingdom (UK) that ensures the safety of cosmetic products placed on the market. It is a comprehensive assessment carried out by qualified assessors to evaluate the safety of cosmetic formulations and ensure they comply with the relevant regulations.

The CSA involves a thorough review of the ingredients used in the cosmetic product, including their safety profiles and potential risks. It assesses factors such as the toxicity, potential for skin sensitization, and any known allergens or irritants present in the formulation. The assessors also consider the overall safety of the product under normal or reasonably foreseeable use.

The assessment takes into account applicable UK and European Union (EU) regulations, such as the Cosmetic Products Regulation (EU) 1223/2009. The aim is to ensure that cosmetic products are safe for consumers to use and do not pose any significant risks to human health.

Once the Cosmetic Safety Assessment is successfully completed, a product safety report is generated. This report serves as evidence of compliance with regulatory requirements and is often required for product registration or notification with the appropriate regulatory authorities before the product can be legally sold in the UK market.

Overall, the Cosmetic Safety Assessment is a vital step in ensuring the safety and compliance of cosmetic products in the UK, providing consumers with confidence in the products they use.

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