Cosmetic products are an essential part of our daily routines and their safety is tightly regulated at every step. From ingredient controls to animal-free product testing, from expert safety assessments to the authorities checking that products on our shelves comply with the law, the UK has one of the most robust cosmetic safety systems in the world.
In this section you can find out how these rules work, discover the science behind them, and explore how regulations help protect people and the planet.
