UK Cosmetics Regulations Quiz

A regulation that governs the production, marketing and sale of cosmetics in the European Union.

The regulations governing cosmetics in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) after Brexit.

The part of the UK that includes England, Scotland, and Wales, separate from Northern Ireland.

The agreement that established special arrangements for Northern Ireland after Brexit.

A simplified process for goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland that are intended to be used within the UK.

The date the UK left the European Union.

The period following the UK's departure from the EU during which the UK continued to apply EU law.

The date the transition period following the UK's exit from the EU ended.

The process of collecting, analyzing, and monitoring reports of adverse effects (like skin irritation or allergies) associated with cosmetic products.

A report that summarizes the safety assessment of a cosmetic product. It includes information on the product's ingredients, intended use, and potential risks.

The legal entity responsible for ensuring the safety of a cosmetic product. They are usually the manufacturer or importer.

Undesirable effects (like allergic reactions) that occur during or after using a cosmetic product. These are reported in Cosmetovigilance.

A systematic approach to evaluating safety data from various sources to make a judgment about the safety of a cosmetic product.

The document containing mandatory information about a cosmetic product, including its formulation, safety assessment, and manufacturing process.

A person legally responsible for ensuring a cosmetic product meets safety standards and regulations before being placed on the market.

A system for registering cosmetic products in the UK, replacing the EU's CPNP.

A mark indicating a product meets UK safety standards, replacing the reversed epsilon mark used for aerosols.

A person qualified in fields such as pharmacy, toxicology, or medicine who conducts the safety assessment for a cosmetic product.

The legal framework governing the manufacture, labeling, and marketing of cosmetic products in the United Kingdom.

A set of quality controls and manufacturing practices that ensure the consistency and safety of cosmetic products.

Monitoring adverse reactions to cosmetic products by consumers.

An undesirable effect causing temporary or permanent disability, hospitalization, congenital abnormalities, or immediate vital risk or death.

The UK's authority responsible for receiving reports of Serious Undesirable Effects from cosmetic products.

Companies must collect information, assess causality, report SUEs, and update product information.

The UK's formal regulations, including the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013, which governs cosmetic products.

Within 30 calendar days of becoming aware of a possible SUE.

The responsibility of the company to understand and act on reported issues.

A serious undesirable effect (SUE) is a severe, unexpected or unintended adverse reaction to a cosmetic product.

The Responsible Person (RP) is legally responsible for the safety of a cosmetic product. This is the company that manufactures or imports the product.

A CPSR (Cosmetic Product Safety Report) is a document that summarizes the safety data for a cosmetic product. It includes information on the ingredients, possible risks, and how to use the product safely.

The PIF (Product Information File) is a comprehensive file that contains all the information about a cosmetic product, including the CPSR. It's needed for the product to be legally marketed.

When a company receives a report of an adverse reaction to a cosmetic product, they must assess whether the product caused the reaction. This process is called a causality assessment.

If a company determines that their cosmetic product caused a SUE, they need to update the CPSR and PIF with this information.

The RP is required to report all known or reasonably expected SUEs to the UK OPSS (Office for Product Safety and Standards).

The RP must also provide the specific name of the cosmetic product involved in the SUE to allow for proper identification.

A detailed report submitted to authorities about a suspected adverse reaction caused by a cosmetic product.

A database managed by the Office for Product Safety and Standards in the UK, where reports of unsafe products are published.

A procedure initiated by market surveillance authorities in the UK to investigate and address reports of unsafe and non-compliant products.

The most severe response to a reported adverse reaction, involving the complete removal of the product from the market.

Actions taken to minimize or eliminate the risk associated with a product. These can range from simple label updates to complete product recalls.