CE.way
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CE.way offers regulatory and testing solutions for cosmetic products in the EU, UK, and other markets. Services include EU/UK Responsible Person, CPNP/SCPN notifications, PIF management, CPSR, safety and efficacy testing, and GPSR compliance. In-house lab for stability, challenge, microbiology, and SPF testing. Members of Cosmetics Consultants Europe, Society of Cosmetic Scientists, and CTPA.
At CE.way we help you bring your cosmetic products to the market quickly and efficiently. With a combination of our know-how and in-house lab facility, we offer regulatory consulting and testing services and seamlessly navigate you through the registration process in the European Union, United Kingdom, USA, USA OTC, Canada, ASEAN, China, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Gulf Cooperation Council, India, and other markets. Services include: EU & UK Responsible Person (RP), CPNP/SCPN notifications, Product Information File (PIF) compilation and maintenance, formula compliance, safety assessments (CPSR), stability and compatibility testing, challenge testing, microbiology testing, efficacy testing, GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation) compliance, and European representative for companies not located in Europe. We perform safety and efficacy testing in our own in-house laboratory using state-of-the-art techniques and consumer perception tests.
About
**Who they are**
CE.way provides comprehensive regulatory and testing solutions for cosmetic products, ensuring market compliance in the EU and UK. They offer expert guidance through the registration process.
**Expertise & scope**
* Assistance with EU & UK cosmetics regulations.
* Preparation and review of Product Information Files (PIF).
* Conducting stability and compatibility testing as required by EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and UK Schedule 34.
* Performing preservative efficacy tests (challenge tests) according to ISO 11930:2019 or USP 51.
* Microbiological testing for finished products, including Total aerobic plate count (ISO 21149:2017), Yeast & mould count (ISO 16212:2017), and specific pathogen testing (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli).
* Cosmetics Safety Assessment (CPSR) preparation, forming part B of the safety report.
* Guidance on Safety Data Sheet (SDS) preparation for hazardous substances or mixtures.
* Patch testing to determine potential skin irritation, recommended for product safety proof.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Services cover both EU and UK markets.
CE.way provides comprehensive regulatory and testing solutions for cosmetic products, ensuring market compliance in the EU and UK. They offer expert guidance through the registration process.
**Expertise & scope**
* Assistance with EU & UK cosmetics regulations.
* Preparation and review of Product Information Files (PIF).
* Conducting stability and compatibility testing as required by EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and UK Schedule 34.
* Performing preservative efficacy tests (challenge tests) according to ISO 11930:2019 or USP 51.
* Microbiological testing for finished products, including Total aerobic plate count (ISO 21149:2017), Yeast & mould count (ISO 16212:2017), and specific pathogen testing (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli).
* Cosmetics Safety Assessment (CPSR) preparation, forming part B of the safety report.
* Guidance on Safety Data Sheet (SDS) preparation for hazardous substances or mixtures.
* Patch testing to determine potential skin irritation, recommended for product safety proof.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Services cover both EU and UK markets.
Additional information
CE.way's services are designed to help cosmetic product manufacturers navigate the complex regulatory landscapes of the EU and UK. They offer both individual services and package deals to meet specific needs. Key deliverables include the Product Information File (PIF) and the Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR), which are essential for market access. The company emphasizes the importance of various tests, such as stability, challenge, and microbiological testing, to ensure product safety and compliance with regulations like EU 1223/2009 and UK Schedule 34. While patch testing is not mandatory, CE.way recommends it as an additional measure to demonstrate product safety.
Key Highlights
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CE.way provides regulatory and testing solutions for cosmetic products to ensure market compliance in the EU and UK.
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“CE.way cosmetics regulatory services that help you fulfil all of the regulatory requirements posed by the EU and UK cosmetics regulations and consequently enable you to place your products on the EU and UK market.”
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Offers comprehensive services including PIF preparation, stability testing, and challenge testing.
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“Product information file (PIF) preparation”
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Conducts microbiological testing vital for ensuring cosmetic product safety on EU and UK markets.
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“Microbiological testing is vital in ensuring cosmetic product safety. CE.way can test your products for all of the most commonly investigated microbiological specifications of finished products, therefore ensuring the safety of your products and their compliance with the EU cosmetics regulation.”
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Performs Cosmetics Safety Assessments (CPSR) required before placing products on the EU/UK market.
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“each cosmetic product must be the subject of a safety assessment performed by a qualified person, before the product can be placed on the EU/UK market.”
Certifications & Trust Signals
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Ensures compliance with EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and UK Schedule 34.
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“The cosmetic product stability and compatibility test is required by EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and the UK Schedule 34 to the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Cosmetic brands seeking EU and UK market entry
- Companies needing assistance with regulatory documentation like PIFs and CPSRs
- Manufacturers requiring product safety and stability testing
How engagement typically works
- Project-based services
- Package deals available
- Custom offers upon request
Typical deliverables
- Product Information File (PIF)
- Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR)
- Stability and compatibility test reports
- Microbiological testing reports
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Patch test reports
Good to know
- Best when requiring compliance for both EU and UK markets simultaneously.
Pricing
Model:
Retainer
HQ:
Dublin, EU
Website:
ceway.eu
Public email:
gaj@ceway.eu
Phone:
2026
Languages:
English
Timezones:
Europe/Ljubljana
Access:
Verified
Claim status:
Claimed
Services & Capabilities
EU+UK Cosmetics Compliance
Jurisdictions:
EU, UK
Countries:
SI, AT, DE, IT, HR, GB, IE
Industries:
Cosmetics, Personal care, Beauty
Portfolio:
1-5, 6-25
Response SLA:
48 hours
Onboarding time:
2–7 days
Pricing model:
Retainer
Starting from:
EUR 350
Included services:
Responsible Person role coverage, CPNP notification support, Product Information File (PIF) support, Label review (INCI and mandatory statements), Post‑market compliance and incident escalation
Supports CPNP:
Yes
Supports PIF:
Yes
Product Categories:
Oral care, Make-up and Decorative Cosmetics
Label Review Included:
No
Supports CPSR:
Yes
Supports Claims Substantiation:
Yes
Supports Ukcosmetics Rp:
Yes
Can Provide Local Address On Label:
No
Turnaround SLA:
Custom
gpsr_rep
Jurisdictions:
EU
Countries:
SI, AT, DE, FR, IT, NL, GB, IE
Industries:
Cosmetics, Personal care, Beauty
Response SLA:
48 hours
Onboarding time:
2–7 days
Pricing model:
Retainer
Starting from:
EUR 350
Included services:
GPSR Responsible Economic Operator / address on label, Product safety compliance support, EU/NI coverage
Coverage:
EU, EU+NI
Product Categories Supported:
beauty_cosmetics, personal_care
Sales Channels Supported:
online_marketplace, own_website, retail, wholesale
Provides Euaddress On Label:
Yes
Additional cosmetics_rp Details
Supports CPNP
False
Supports PIF
true
Supports CPSR
true
Markets Covered
EU, UK
Can Provide Local Address On Label
False
Label Review Included
False
Onboarding Steps
Contact CE.way for an offer; services can be ordered individually or as packages.
Supports Regulatory Consulting
true
Supports Formula Compliance Checks
true
Supports Testing Coordination Management
true
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