CE.way
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CE.way offers comprehensive regulatory and testing solutions for cosmetic products, ensuring market compliance in the EU and UK. They provide expert guidance through the registration process, from safety assessments to stability and efficacy testing.
CE.way is your dedicated partner for navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the cosmetic industry. Specializing in EU and UK market compliance, they offer a full spectrum of services designed to bring your cosmetic products to market swiftly and efficiently. Their expertise encompasses crucial areas such as product safety assessments (CPSR), stability and compatibility testing, and preservative efficacy testing (challenge tests), all performed in their in-house laboratory using state-of-the-art techniques. They assist with fulfilling all regulatory requirements, including PIF preparation, CPNP/SCPN notifications, and acting as the EU and/or UK Responsible Person. CE.way's services are tailored to ensure your products meet rigorous quality standards, supported by verifiable evidence for all claims made. Whether you need individual services or comprehensive packages, CE.way provides the know-how and in-house capabilities to seamlessly guide you through the registration process, ensuring the safety and efficacy of your cosmetic products.
About
**Who they are**
CE.way provides comprehensive regulatory and testing solutions for cosmetic products, ensuring market compliance within 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).
* Cosmetic product classification.
* Stability and compatibility testing to assess product integrity under various conditions and assign shelf life.
* Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET), also known as the challenge test, to ensure product safety against microbial contamination during use and shelf life, referencing 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 like Staphylococcus aureus (ISO 22718:2016).
* Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment (CPSR) preparation, a mandatory component for market placement.
* Safety Data Sheet (SDS) preparation for hazardous substances or mixtures.
* Patch testing to evaluate potential skin irritation, recommended for demonstrating product safety.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Services align with EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and UK Schedule 34.
CE.way provides comprehensive regulatory and testing solutions for cosmetic products, ensuring market compliance within 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).
* Cosmetic product classification.
* Stability and compatibility testing to assess product integrity under various conditions and assign shelf life.
* Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET), also known as the challenge test, to ensure product safety against microbial contamination during use and shelf life, referencing 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 like Staphylococcus aureus (ISO 22718:2016).
* Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment (CPSR) preparation, a mandatory component for market placement.
* Safety Data Sheet (SDS) preparation for hazardous substances or mixtures.
* Patch testing to evaluate potential skin irritation, recommended for demonstrating product safety.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Services align with EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and UK Schedule 34.
Additional information
CE.way's services are designed to help cosmetic product manufacturers navigate the complexities of EU and UK market entry. They offer both individual services and package deals, allowing clients to tailor their approach based on specific needs. The company emphasizes the importance of thorough testing, including stability, challenge, and microbiological tests, as integral parts of the Product Information File (PIF) and Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR). While patch testing is not mandatory, CE.way recommends it as an additional measure to prove product safety and support dermatological claims. Clients can engage CE.way for expert guidance on regulatory requirements and testing protocols.
Key Highlights
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Provides comprehensive 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 preparation and review of Product Information Files (PIF) and Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR).
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“Product information file (PIF) preparation”
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Conducts essential safety and efficacy tests including stability, challenge (preservative efficacy), and microbiological testing.
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“The cosmetic product stability and compatibility test is required by EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and the UK Schedule 34”
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Performs patch testing as a recommended measure to demonstrate product safety and evaluate skin irritation potential.
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“Patch test is therefore a test that helps determine whether the use of a cosmetic product would cause irritation on people's skin.”
Certifications & Trust Signals
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Services align 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”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Cosmetic brands seeking EU and UK market compliance.
- Companies needing assistance with PIF and CPSR preparation.
- Manufacturers requiring specific safety and efficacy testing.
How engagement typically works
- Project-based service delivery.
- Customizable service packages.
- Direct expert consultation.
Typical deliverables
- Product Information File (PIF)
- Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR)
- Stability test reports
- Challenge test reports
- Microbiological test reports
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Good to know
- Best when requiring specific EU and UK regulatory expertise for cosmetics.
Pricing
Model:
Retainer
HQ:
Dublin, EU
Languages:
English
Timezones:
Europe/Ljubljana
Status:
listed
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
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
Additional cosmetics_rp Details
Supports CPNP
False
Supports PIF
Yes
Supports CPSR
Yes
Markets Covered
EU, UK
Can Provide Local Address On Label
False
Label Review Included
False
Onboarding Steps
Contact for an offer, then order services individually or as a package.
