Cosmetic label review and ingredient compliance are regulatory assessment services to ensure that product labels accurately reflect formulation details and meet applicable cosmetic regulations. This includes verifying INCI ingredient lists, mandatory warnings, claims, allergens and region specific labeling requirements to support global market compliance.
Consumers and regulatory bodies are demanding greater transparency and accuracy in labeling, requiring more information on packaging than ever before. Brands, manufacturers and private-label businesses must navigate complex, region-specific regulations while ensuring product safety and credibility. We provide global cosmetic label review services, including allergen declarations, claims validation, ingredient checks and regional compliance for the EU, UK, US, EEMEA, China, ASEAN and more to help ensure your product labels meet global regulatory requirements and clearly communicate relevant information to consumers.
Our cosmetic label review services cover:
- International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) ingredient list verification
- Region-specific cosmetic label formatting
- Mandatory warnings and statements
- Allergen declaration checks (EU thresholds included)
- Marketing claim assessment and substantiation
- Font size, language, and artwork compliance
- Review of prohibited and restricted substances
Meet cosmetic label regulations with SGS
- Ensure consumer safety
Protect consumers from allergens and harmful ingredients.
- Improve brand reputation
Transparent labeling increases trust in your brand and protects against negative publicity.
- Avoid fines, penalties and recalls
Prevent unexpected costs from non-compliance.
- Expand market access
Compliance with international labeling regulations allow you to reach new markets.
Why choose SGS?
As a leading supplier of testing services for cosmetics and personal care products, we are trusted by brands to offer consistent quality with a global reach. We have access to the latest regulatory intelligence to provide reliable, up-to-date guidance. Where documentation is incomplete, we can provide testing service needed to ensure continued compliance and market access.
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FAQ
Cosmetic labeling compliance is critical to protect consumer safety, meet regulatory obligations, and avoid fines, recalls and market access delays. Accurate labeling also supports brand transparency and consumer trust across global markets.
Cosmetic label review services typically cover global regulatory frameworks, including EU Cosmetic Regulation, UK Cosmetics Regulation, US FDA requirements and MoCRA, ASEAN Cosmetic Directive, China regulations and other regional cosmetic labeling requirements.
INCI ingredient verification confirms that cosmetic ingredient names are correctly declared using the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients. This helps ensure consistency, regulatory compliance and transparency across global cosmetic markets.
Yes. Cosmetic label review services include allergen declaration assessments, such as fragrance allergens and EU threshold requirements, to help protect sensitive consumers and meet regional cosmetic regulations.
Yes. Cosmetic claims assessment evaluates marketing and labeling claims to ensure they are accurate and compliant with cosmetic regulations, helping reduce the risk of misleading claims or regulatory action.
Cosmetic labels should be reviewed whenever formulations change, new claims are added, regulations are updated or products are launched in new markets to ensure ongoing compliance with cosmetic labeling regulations.
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