Choosing the Right Consultant for Regulatory Compliance in the Cosmetics Industry

by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information

Choosing the Right Consultant for Regulatory Compliance in the Cosmetics Industry ​GCS focusses on providing CPSRs to cosmetic brand owners. A CPSR is only one part of the regulatory pie. There are lots of other aspects to compliance when thinking about selling your...

BBE vs Period After Opening

by Geraldine Garrs | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information, FAQ's, Formulating Hints and Ideas

BBE vs Period After Opening The “Best Before Date” and “Period After Opening (PAO)” are labelling terms used on cosmetic products to provide information about the product’s shelf life and usage recommendations. What is the difference...

New To Cosmetic Manufacture And You Want To Be A Brand Owner

by Geraldine Garrs | Aug 15, 2024 | Cosmetic Regulations and Information

New to Cosmetic Manufacture and you want to be a Brand owner If you are brand new to making and selling cosmetic products, you could consider using a pre-defined recipe for your first few product launches. GCS provides safety assessments to a number of wholesalers who...

What do I need before I get a CPSR?

by Geraldine Garrs | Aug 15, 2024 | Cosmetic Regulations and Information

Do you have a cosmetic product you would like to sell? And you are wondering what the next steps are. You know you need to get a CPSR, but what do you need to have in place before you ask for the CPSR? Anhydrous Products If the product is anhydrous (without water),...

INCI Names – What are they and how are they used

by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information

Everything you want to know about cosmetic INCI names – the purpose, finding the correct one, structure of a name, legal usage What is an INCI name? An INCI (pronounced ‘inky’) name, which stands for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients, is a...

The Essential Guide to INCI Names in Cosmetics: Understanding, Finding, and Using

by Geraldine Garrs | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog, Cosmetic Regulations and Information

The Essential Guide to INCI Names in Cosmetics: Understanding, Finding and Using Introduction: This is an essential guide to INCI names in cosmetic products, specifically for SMEs, new start-ups, and individual brand owners. Cosmetic products play a significant role...