how to start a perfume brand from scratch

What regulations apply to selling perfume?

In the EU you need a Cosmetic Product Safety Report, a Responsible Person, CPNP registration, and the 26 listed allergens declared on the label. In the US, perfume falls under FDA cosmetic rules with FPLA labeling, and alcohol-based formulas may involve TTB considerations. Every formula should ship with an IFRA certificate and SDS. Partners listed on AJ Cosmo Labs share these documents directly in your project thread.

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