Perfume Regulatory Support
A perfume placed on the European market is a cosmetic product, and it carries documentation obligations alongside the fragrance itself. Applicable requirements depend on the product, the responsible person and the markets involved.
AROMA NOVA develops products with these requirements in mind and supports clients through the documentation process. We do not provide legal advice.
What regulatory support does AROMA NOVA provide?
AROMA NOVA supports clients with the product documentation involved in placing a perfume on the market, including ingredient and allergen information, INCI labeling data, and coordination of documents such as the Cosmetic Product Safety Report, Product Information File and CPNP notification. This is practical product support, not legal advice.
Key concepts
| Term | What it refers to |
|---|---|
| IFRA | Industry standards on the use of fragrance materials in finished products |
| CPSR | Cosmetic Product Safety Report — the safety assessment of the finished product |
| PIF | Product Information File kept for the product by the responsible person |
| CPNP | The EU notification portal for cosmetic products |
| INCI | The international nomenclature used for ingredient lists on labels |
| Allergen declaration | Declaration of specified fragrance allergens on the label |
Where regulatory work fits in the project
Documentation runs in parallel with development rather than after it. Formula information feeds the safety assessment, the safety assessment feeds the file, and the file and labeling must be consistent with the product actually manufactured.
Frequently asked questions
Can you help with EU regulatory requirements?
Yes. AROMA NOVA supports clients with the product documentation involved in the development and manufacturing process. Legal responsibility for placing a product on the market lies with the responsible person defined by the applicable regulation.
What is IFRA?
IFRA is the International Fragrance Association, which issues standards on the use of fragrance materials in finished products. These standards are widely applied in fragrance formulation.
What is a CPSR?
A Cosmetic Product Safety Report is the safety assessment of a finished cosmetic product, prepared by a qualified safety assessor.
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Tell us about your brand, your market and the fragrance you have in mind. We will reply with the next practical step.