CPSR by product type
CPSR for lip balms
A little of every lip balm gets swallowed. That changes the safety sums, and it limits which colours and flavours you can use.
At a glance
Lip balms at a glance
This page covers: Lip balm, tinted lip balm, lip oil, lip scrub, lip butter.
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 and micasNeeded to start
- IFRA certificate, allergen breakdown and flavour documentsIf it applies
- Draft label and packaging detailsNeeded to start
- Any stability or shelf life observationsHelpful extra
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
Simple lip balms, oils and scrubs 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
- Lip balms with SPF are not taken at launch.
- Products for children under 3 are not taken at launch.
- "Food grade" ingredients still need cosmetic documents. Food grade does not mean safe for cosmetics.
What we check
What makes lip balms different
Oral exposure
We assume some product is swallowed, and work out safety on that basis.
Colourants for lips
Only some colourants are allowed on lips and mucous membranes. Tints and micas are checked against those rules.
Flavours and essential oils
Fragrances and flavours must be suitable for lip use, which allows very little. Peppermint, cinnamon and citrus oils can irritate lips.
Rancidity and melting
Oils can turn rancid, and balms in pockets get warm. We consider stability and packaging.
Looks like food
Products that look or smell like sweets could be eaten by children. Shape, packaging and wording matter.
Questions
Lip balms: common questions
Can I use food flavouring in lip balm?
Possibly, but food grade alone is not enough. A flavour is assessed like a fragrance for lip use, so you will need its composition, allergen breakdown and any IFRA information from the supplier.
Which colourants can I use on lips?
Only colourants permitted for use on mucous membranes. Some colours allowed in soap or body products are not allowed on lips. We check each colourant and mica in your recipe.
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