Expert knowledge for cosmetics manufacturers — compliance, formulas, GMP and production tips.
Want to start your own cosmetics brand? This hands-on guide shows you the way step by step — from brand concept and logo through product line and packaging to distribution, marketing and a realistic cost overview.
Which cosmetic product is the easiest to start with? We compare 6 categories — from lip balm through bath bombs to body oils — by complexity, cost, shelf life and regulation.
Your cosmetic label must not only look good — it must also contain 8 mandatory legal details. This practical guide shows you which details are mandatory, how to design professional labels and where to have small runs printed.
Want to sell your handmade cosmetics online? This hands-on guide compares Etsy, Shopify and WooCommerce, explains all the legal obligations and shows you how to build product pages, shipping and marketing the right way.
COSMOS, NATRUE, ICADA — which natural cosmetics label is right for your startup? This comparison shows the costs, requirements and time involved for the most important certifications in the DACH region.
Want to sell cosmetics from home? This guide explains business registration, choosing a structure, GMP requirements, insurance and taxes – written for small home producers across the EU.
Want to sell your homemade cream? This guide explains everything about preservation, stability, INCI declaration and approval — specifically for emulsions such as face creams and body lotions.
Want to sell your homemade soap? This guide explains all the rules, from the EU Cosmetics Regulation through the safety assessment and INCI list to the CPNP notification. With a practical example and cost table.
Want to sell your handmade cosmetics? This guide explains the 5 steps from business registration through the safety assessment to the CPNP notification — with concrete costs, real-world examples and a checklist.
Contract manufacturers carry their own compliance obligations under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. This guide explains GMP requirements, multi-client management and batch traceability, and shows how digital tools simplify documentation.
Three software approaches dominate the market for cosmetics manufacturers: ERP for inventory management, PLM for the product lifecycle and specialised compliance tools for formulations and documentation. This comparison shows features, costs and practical examples — so you can find the right system.
The path from raw material to a sales-ready cosmetic product spans 5 phases and realistically takes 9–24 months. This guide explains the complete workflow from raw material selection through formulation and stability testing to market release — with practical examples, timeframes and a software comparison.
No cosmetic product may be sold in the EU without a safety assessment (CPSR). This guide explains the full process under Art. 10 of EU Regulation 1223/2009, shows what Part A and Part B must contain, gives realistic costs for the DACH region and reveals the most common preparation mistakes.
2026 brings an unusual density of regulatory changes for cosmetics manufacturers: CMR substance bans, extended fragrance allergen labelling, cyclosiloxane restrictions and PFAS bans. This guide sets out all the deadlines, explains the impact and provides a checklist for implementation.
The INCI declaration is mandatory for every cosmetic product in the EU. This guide shows step by step how to build a correct INCI list: nomenclature, ordering rules, raw-material breakdown and common mistakes.
ISO 22716 is the GMP standard for cosmetics in the EU. This guide explains the requirements of the standard, shows which documentation really counts in daily practice, where the typical audit pitfalls lie and when Excel and paper become a risk.
The Product Information File is mandatory for every cosmetic product in the EU. This guide shows the 5 mandatory components under Art. 11 of EU Reg. 1223/2009, explains the CPSR in detail, provides a folder-structure template and reveals common audit mistakes.
The Product Information File (PIF) is mandatory for every cosmetic product in the EU. This guide shows what belongs in it, how it should be structured and which mistakes regularly lead to objections in audits.
ISO 22716 is the GMP standard for cosmetics in the EU. This guide explains the 12 most important documents, shows how a Batch Record must be structured and where audits regularly uncover gaps.
CPNP notification is mandatory for every cosmetic product in the EU. This guide covers all 9 steps of the notification in the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal, which details are required and which mistakes regularly cause delays.
