This page was updated on September 29, 2026.

On this page, you can find downloadable pdfs of all the main personal and home care services we offer at the CIRS Group.

EU Cosmetic Regulatory Services

Regulation: European Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009.

Target: Manufacturers, formulators, brands, importers, and distributors of cosmetic products who wish to place their products on the EU market.

Key Requirements and CIRS Services:

• EU-based domestic responsible person (RP);
• Product information file (PIF);
• Cosmetic product safety report (CPSR);
• Labeling; and
• Notification to the cosmetic product notification portal (CPNP).

Find full information on our services in the pdf here.

UK Cosmetic Regulatory Services

Regulation: UK Cosmetic Regulations (UKCR).

Target: Manufacturers, formulators, brands, importers, and distributors of cosmetic products who wish to place their products on the GB market. The GB market refers to England, Scotland, and Wales. Northern Ireland follows the European regulations.

Key Requirements and CIRS Services:

• UK-based domestic responsible person (RP);
• Product Information File (PIF);
• Cosmetic product safety Report (CPSR);
• Labeling; and
• UK submit cosmetic product notification (SCPN).

Find full information on our services in the pdf here.

New Cosmetic Ingredient Compliance in China

A cosmetic ingredient is considered "new" in China if it is not included in the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (IECIC 2021). New cosmetic ingredients must comply with the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), the overarching chemical regulation that was implemented on January 1, 2021. According to the CSAR, cosmetic ingredients are classified according to their risk level. The risk level determines the management of the cosmetic ingredient for compliance in China.

Regulation Target

• Cosmetic ingredient manufacturers, importers, and distributors; and
• Domestic responsible persons.

CIRS Services:

• Filing or registration of new cosmetic ingredients;
• Test coordination in China; and
• Acting as a domestic responsible person.

Find full information on our services in the pdf here.

How Do You Register a Finished Cosmetic Product in China?

On January 1, 2021, the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) came into force as the overarching cosmetic regulation in China. This brought about significant changes in the management of finished cosmetic products in China.

In China, finished cosmetic products are either classified as ordinary or special cosmetic products. This classification determines how the products are managed for compliance on the Chinese market.

Regulation Target:

• Finished cosmetic product manufacturers, distributors, and traders; and
• Domestic Responsible Persons in China.

CIRS Services

• Filing/registration of ordinary and special cosmetics;
• Domestic responsible person service;
• Test coordination in China;
• Safety assessment report preparation;
• Efficacy evaluation; and
• Training and consulting services.

Find full information on our services in the pdf here.

South Korean Regulatory Services

In South Korea, cosmetics should be managed according to the Cosmetic Act before manufacture or import. They are also managed based on their product categories, these include:

• Functional Cosmetics;
• Natural Cosmetics;
• Organic Cosmetics;
• Custom Cosmetics; and
• General Cosmetics.

Authority: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS).

Implementation Date: February 2022.

Product Types:

• Baby products (three years and under);
• Shaving products;
• Deodorants and antiperspirants;
• Bath products (including bubble bath and shower salt);
• Eye makeup products;
• Skincare products (including lotions and creams);
• Hair colorants;
• Nail care products (fingernails and toenails);
• Depilatories;
• Hair conditioning products (including hair straighteners and shampoos);
• Fragrance products (including perfumes and colognes);
• Make-up and make-up removers; and
• Body cleansing products (including body cleansers and soaps).

Find full information on our services in the pdf here.

Regulatory Cosmetic Requirements in the US

In the United States of America, cosmetics are defined as: Articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or applied to the human body, for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance, except that such term shall not include soap.

Regulatory Authorities: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Office of Cosmetics and Colors (OCC).

Key CIRS Services:

• U.S. Agent Service;
• U.S. FDA Cosmetic Facility Registration;
• U.S. FDA Cosmetic Product Listing;
• U.S. FDA OTC Drug Registration;
• U.S. Color Additive Batch Certification;
• U.S. Cosmetic/OTC Drug Label Review; and
• International Cosmetic Ingredient Name (INCl) Application.

Find full information on our services in the pdf here.

CIRS Cosmetic Testing and Regulatory Services 

At Our Clinical Evaluation Center, we provide comprehensive testing to ensure the safety, quality, and effectiveness of cosmetic products. Our services include microbial. physical, chemical, and toxicological testing, human efficacy studies, scalp and hair care evaluations, as well as dedicated R&D support.

At our In Vitro Evaluation Center, we help you validate the performance of cosmetic ingredients and products with reliable scientific testing. We offer In Vitro studies to prove efficacy, explore innovative testing methods, and provide tailored R&D support.

Key services:

• Safety Tests;
• Toxicological Tests;
• Human Efficacy Evaluations;
• Scalp Care and Hair Product Evaluations;
• In Vitro Efficacy Evaluations;
• In Vitro Toxicological Tests;
• Unique Models for In Vitro Studies; and
• R&D Support.

Find full information on our services in the pdf here..