CPSR by product type
CPSR for bath bombs and bath products
Bath bombs and bath salts sold to perfume, clean or care for the skin are cosmetics, including when sold as gifts. The whole body sits in the water, so colours, glitter and fragrance need care.
At a glance
Bath products at a glance
This page covers: Bath bomb, bath salts, bath melt, bubble bar, bath milk, bath oil.
Typical for this type of product, not an assessment of your recipe. Skip to what to send
Documents
What to send us
- Your full recipe with exact percentages and INCI namesNeeded to start
- Supplier specifications and safety data sheets, including colourants, micas and glitterNeeded to start
- IFRA certificate and allergen breakdown for each fragrance or essential oilIf it applies
- Draft label and packaging detailsNeeded to start
- If you use glitter: what it is made of and its particle size, from the supplierIf it applies
Missing something? Send what you have and we will tell you what else is needed. See the full checklist
Which package
Does it fit our fixed prices?
Usually yes
Most bath bombs, salts, melts and bubble bars with straightforward recipes fit Essential, Filed or Range of 5.
Essential £99 + VAT (£118.80 inc VAT), Filed £139 + VAT (£166.80 inc VAT, we submit your SCPN), Range of 5 £595 + VAT (£714 inc VAT). See prices
Good to know
- Bath products for children under 3 are not taken at launch.
- Claims such as "relieves muscle pain" or "detox" can bring it under medicines rules or be misleading.
- Liquid bath products need their own microbiological assessment, often with a preservative and a challenge test.
What we check
What makes bath products different
Whole-body and intimate contact
Bath water reaches intimate areas, so we consider irritation and set warnings, especially for children.
Colourants and glitter
Colourants must be permitted for this use. Some plastic glitters meet the legal definition of a microbead, which is banned in rinse-off products, so we check what yours is made of.
Citric acid and bicarbonate
The fizz comes from citric acid and sodium bicarbonate. We consider the amounts and any dust or skin irritation.
Bubble bar surfactants
Bubble bars use cleansing agents. We check type and amount for skin and eye irritation.
Food lookalikes
Cupcake and doughnut shapes can be mistaken for food by children. Shape, smell and packaging matter.
Fragrance
Fragrance and essential oils are checked against GB restrictions and relevant IFRA standards. Fragrance allergens that must be declared are named on the label when they exceed 0.01% in a rinse-off product.
Questions
Bath products: common questions
Is a bath bomb a cosmetic?
Yes. It is used in the bath to clean, perfume and care for the skin, so it is a cosmetic and needs a CPSR, SCPN notification and a compliant label before you sell it.
Can I use glitter in bath bombs?
Some plastic glitters meet the legal definition of a microbead, which is banned in rinse-off products. Plant-based and mineral glitters are common alternatives. Ask your supplier exactly what it is made of and send us that statement.
Do bath salts need a CPSR?
Yes, when they are sold to perfume, clean or care for the skin in the bath. Bath salts are normally cosmetics whether or not they are fragranced. If you claim they treat aches, pains or a condition, they may be treated as a medicine instead.
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