Compliance & Legal
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency in the United States responsible for safeguarding public health. It does this by regulating the safety, effectiveness, and integrity of a wide range of products, including cosmetics and skincare. Below is a clear overview of the FDA’s role in this area:
Cosmetics and Skincare Products:
The FDA checks that cosmetic and skincare items are safe for consumers and properly labeled. This applies to many everyday products such as creams, makeup, hair care products, and deodorants.
Safety of Ingredients:
The agency reviews and supervises the substances used in cosmetics and skincare. Its goal is to ensure these components are not harmful when used under normal conditions.
Labeling Standards:
The FDA requires accurate labeling on all cosmetic and skincare products. This includes listing ingredients, instructions for use, and any relevant safety warnings so consumers have the information they need.
Ongoing Oversight and Actions:
Even after products reach the market, the FDA continues to monitor them. If risks or issues are identified, the agency can issue alerts, recommend product recalls, or take regulatory action to protect the public.
Beyond cosmetics and skincare, the FDA also regulates food, medications, medical equipment, and other health-related products.
Summary:
The FDA helps ensure that cosmetics and skincare products are both safe and clearly labeled, allowing consumers to make informed decisions about what they use every day.
The Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) is a digital platform developed by the European Commission to support the safety of cosmetic products within the European Union. Below is a straightforward explanation of its function:
Purpose:
The CPNP is designed to ensure that all cosmetic products available in the EU meet safety requirements. It does this by maintaining a centralized database containing detailed information about each product on the market.
Notification Obligation:
Before a cosmetic product can be sold in the EU, the responsible party—such as a manufacturer, importer, or distributor—must submit it to the CPNP. This includes providing information about ingredients, packaging, and labeling.
Access:
The system is available to regulatory authorities across EU member states, enabling them to oversee product safety. It also supports poison control centers by giving them quick access to product data in case of incidents like accidental ingestion or adverse reactions.
Consumer Advantages:
By ensuring that all cosmetic products are registered and comply with safety standards, the CPNP contributes to consumer protection. This allows buyers to trust that the products they use meet established safety criteria.
Summary:
The CPNP serves as a key tool in maintaining the safety and reliability of cosmetic products across the European Union.
ECOCERT
ECOCERT is a global certification body headquartered in France, known for verifying organic and sustainable products. It is considered one of the leading organizations in this field.
Organic Certification:
ECOCERT approves products that comply with strict organic requirements. This means they are produced without synthetic chemicals, GMOs, or other potentially harmful substances. The certification applies to categories such as food, cosmetics, and textiles.
Sustainability Focus:
In addition to organic standards, ECOCERT also evaluates environmentally responsible and ethical practices. This includes areas like fair trade, protection of natural resources, and sustainable production methods.
International Presence:
Originally established in France, ECOCERT now operates in more than 130 countries, making it widely recognized worldwide.
COSMOS
COSMOS (COSMetic Organic and Natural Standard) is a certification framework created by several major certification organizations—including ECOCERT—to harmonize standards for natural and organic cosmetics.
Unified Approach:
COSMOS introduces a single standard for natural and organic cosmetic products, ensuring clarity and consistency for consumers across different markets.
Types of Certification:
COSMOS defines two main categories:
COSMOS Organic: for products with a significant proportion of certified organic ingredients.
COSMOS Natural: for products that meet strict natural-origin criteria but may not qualify as organic.
Full Product Lifecycle:
The COSMOS standard evaluates the entire process—from sourcing raw materials to production, packaging, and labeling—ensuring that products meet environmental and safety requirements.
COSMOS Natural and COSMOS Organic are certification schemes for cosmetics that confirm products meet strict requirements for quality, sustainability, and safety.
COSMOS Natural
This certification confirms that a product is primarily composed of ingredients derived from natural sources. Key requirements include:
Natural Origin:
Ingredients must be sourced from nature, such as plants, minerals, or other naturally occurring materials.
Processing Methods:
Only limited processing is allowed, mainly physical methods (like drying or pressing) and mild chemical transformations (such as hydrolysis).
Environmental Impact:
Production must follow eco-friendly principles, including responsible sourcing and biodegradability.
Packaging:
Use of recyclable or environmentally conscious packaging materials is encouraged.
COSMOS Organic
This certification includes all COSMOS Natural criteria, along with stricter rules regarding organic content:
Organic Content:
At least 95% of agro-based ingredients must be organic. The final product must contain a minimum of 20% organic ingredients (or 10% for rinse-off products).
Certified Raw Materials:
Ingredients must meet recognized standards for organic agriculture.
Production Requirements:
Strict controls are applied during manufacturing, processing, and storage to preserve the organic quality of ingredients.
No GMOs:
Genetically modified organisms are not permitted in any form.
Summary
Both certifications require compliance with high standards for safety, effectiveness, and transparency. Products that meet these criteria display either “COSMOS Natural” or “COSMOS Organic” beneath the certifier’s logo, confirming adherence to the COSMOS standard.
At PROWLING, maintaining high standards of product quality and safety is essential. Below is an overview of the key stages and checks each product passes through before reaching customers.
Formulation Stage
The development of each formula starts with reviewing recommendations from raw material suppliers, including proper usage levels and concentrations. In some cases, hundreds of variations are tested to identify the most effective composition.
Cruelty-Free Approach
We are committed to cruelty-free practices and do not conduct animal testing. Instead, products are evaluated by volunteers who report how their skin responds and share personal feedback. Both objective reactions and subjective impressions are considered when improving formulations.
Laboratory Analysis
Once the formula is finalized, it is subjected to detailed laboratory assessments. These include analyzing physical and chemical characteristics, checking stability over time, setting expiration dates, and defining proper storage conditions. In line with regulations, a certified chemist verifies that each product meets safety and quality requirements. Additionally, samples are tested in independent laboratories to confirm the effectiveness of preservatives throughout the product’s shelf life.
Batch Verification
Every production batch is tested to ensure it matches the approved laboratory version. This step guarantees consistency in both physical and chemical properties across all manufactured products.
Summary
Quality control and safety are central to the creation of Selfnamed products. From initial formulation to final production, each item is carefully tested to meet strict internal standards.
If you need clarification or have questions about any part of the testing process, you can contact murr.store@hotmail.com
For more details on launching your own line of high-quality, natural cosmetics, visit murr.store — a comprehensive platform for clean beauty brands.