Compliance
We make compliance straightforward. At Star Colour Laboratories, we help you meet all legal and safety requirements for cosmetic products across the UK, EU, and global markets. From testing and labelling to technical documentation and Responsible Person services, we take the pressure off, so you can focus on your brand.
Regulatory Coverage
We support compliance with key cosmetic frameworks, including:
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UK Cosmetics Regulation
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EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
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US FDA requirements (if applicable)
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REACH regulations for ingredient safety
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Export compliance for global markets
Our team stays up to date on regulatory changes to keep your products market-ready, wherever you plan to sell.
Testing & Safety Assessments
To ensure product safety and legal certification, we coordinate independent testing via accredited third-party laboratories. Our internal team also manages in-house stability and compatibility testing.
What we offer:
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Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR)
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Toxicological assessments
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Microbiological and challenge testing
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12-week in-house stability and compatibility testing
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Packaging compatibility checks
We handle the full process — from scheduling tests to reviewing results — to ensure your formulation meets required standards.
Quality Control
Our in-house Quality Assurance team closely monitors all raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the manufacturing process. Every batch is checked, recorded, and verified before it leaves our facility.
QC highlights:
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In-line inspection during production and pack-off
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Batch traceability and sample retention
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Full adherence to GMP (UN 22716) and ISO 9001
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Final QC sign-off before dispatch
This rigorous process ensures consistency, safety, and compliance with every run — regardless of batch size.
Technical Documentation
We compile and maintain all required documentation to support your product’s compliance, traceability, and audit readiness.
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Product Information Files (PIF)
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Batch manufacturing records
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Certificates of Analysis
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Microbiological reports
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GMP and ISO documentation
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Access to relevant policies (e.g. sourcing, sustainability)
All records are securely archived and available upon request.
Labelling & Claims Support
We provide clear guidance to ensure all packaging and product claims meet legal and ethical standards.
Support includes:
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INCI ingredient listings
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Usage instructions and warnings
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Period After Opening (PAO) symbols
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Free-from and performance claim advice
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Country-specific labelling requirements
We work with your design or artwork files to flag and correct anything that may cause delays in market entry.
Our Accreditation
We are proud to be certified as ISO 9001:2008 compliant, the world’s most widely used framework for quality management. This certification recognises that our processes meet international standards for consistency, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
To earn this certification, Star Colour Laboratories underwent a rigorous process of review and improvement, including:
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Establishing a formal quality manual
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Setting measurable quality objectives
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Introducing corrective and preventative actions
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Training all staff on updated procedures
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Undergoing a full third-party audit
What this means for you:
You can be confident that our team works to consistently high standards at every level — from development through to delivery. We continue to maintain our certification through annual AJA Registrars audits.
“We believe that our decision to seek ISO 9001 Certification shows our commitment to providing customers with a service that they can be assured is of the highest quality.”
– Kirsty Simmons, Senior Manager at Star Colour Laboratories
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