CPSR by product type
CPSR for deodorants
Deodorant goes on thin, warm, often freshly shaved skin and stays there all day. Irritation is the main thing we look for.
At a glance
Deodorants at a glance
This page covers: Deodorant balm, deodorant stick, deodorant spray, roll-on, deodorant cream.
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 sheetsNeeded to start
- IFRA certificate and allergen breakdown for any fragrance or essential oilIf it applies
- Challenge test results, for roll-ons, creams and sprays with waterIf it applies
- Draft label and packaging detailsNeeded to start
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
Deodorant balms, sticks and simple sprays fit Essential, Filed or Range of 5. Tell us if your product claims to reduce sweating.
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
- If your product claims to reduce sweating, tell us when you submit.
- Aerosol sprays have extra rules for the can and propellant, outside a CPSR.
- Products for children under 3 are not taken at launch.
What we check
What makes deodorants different
Baking soda irritation
Sodium bicarbonate can irritate underarm skin in some people, especially at higher levels. We look at the amount and the warnings it needs.
Shaved and broken skin
Underarms are often freshly shaved. We take this into account when judging irritation and allergens.
Essential oils and allergens
Fragrance is checked against GB restrictions and the IFRA standards for underarm products. Fragrance allergens that must be declared are named on the label when they exceed 0.001% in a leave-on product.
Format matters
Water-free balms and sticks are low microbial risk. Water-based roll-ons and creams usually need preservation and evidence it works. Sprays vary.
Odour claims
Antiperspirants are cosmetics too, but sweat-reduction claims need evidence and their ingredients have their own restrictions.
Questions
Deodorants: common questions
Why do natural deodorants cause rashes?
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is a common suspect. It is alkaline and some people react to it on underarm skin, especially at higher levels. The assessor looks at the amount and sets warnings, and some makers switch to alternatives such as magnesium hydroxide.
Is a deodorant balm a cosmetic?
Yes. It corrects body odour, which is one of the functions in the legal definition of a cosmetic product, so it needs a CPSR before you sell it.
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