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EU Regulatory Insights
Regulatory updates, compliance guides, and EU market entry insights for supplement brands, cosmetic companies, and North American exporters.
Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) — What It Is and Who Needs One
A detailed guide to the Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) required under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — what Parts A and B must contain, who can sign it, and how to commission one for your EU cosmetics launch.
The CPNP Portal — How to Notify a Cosmetic Product in the EU
A step-by-step guide to the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) — what information is required, common submission errors, and how to manage notifications for a multi-product portfolio.
EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 — A Plain-Language Guide for Manufacturers
A practical breakdown of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 for cosmetic manufacturers entering the EU market — covering product safety, responsible persons, CPNP notifications, and labeling obligations.
EU Food Supplements Directive 2002/46/EC — What North American Brands Must Know
A practical guide to Directive 2002/46/EC governing food supplements in the EU — covering permitted vitamins and minerals, maximum levels, labeling obligations, and what North American brands must do differently.
EU Labeling Requirements for Dietary Supplements — What Must Appear on the Label
A practical guide to EU dietary supplement labeling requirements under Directive 2002/46/EC and Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 — covering mandatory declarations, health claim rules, language requirements, and common labeling errors.
EU vs. FDA Cosmetic Regulations — Key Differences That Affect Product Strategy
A side-by-side comparison of EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and FDA cosmetics rules — covering prohibited substances, safety assessments, labeling, and what these differences mean for global product strategy.
The EU Market Entry Roadmap for Supplement Brands — Step by Step
A step-by-step EU market entry roadmap for supplement brands — covering regulatory classification, ingredient compliance, labeling, notification, distribution, and post-market obligations under EU food law.
EU Novel Food Regulation — When It Applies to Your Supplement Ingredients
A practical guide to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 on novel foods — how to determine if a supplement ingredient triggers novel food status, what the authorisation process involves, and how to check the EU Novel Food Catalogue.
REACH Compliance for Cosmetic Ingredients — The Annex XVII Restrictions Explained
How REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and its Annex XVII restrictions affect cosmetic ingredient sourcing and formulation for EU market entry — with practical guidance for compliance teams.
Responsible Person Under EU Cosmetics Regulation — What to Look for and What to Avoid
A practical guide to selecting a Responsible Person under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — what the role requires, what questions to ask a prospective RP, and the red flags that signal inadequate service.