Which certifications should cat eye gel polish have?

Start with ISO 22716 (cosmetic GMP) for manufacturing controls, plus a documented Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) and a complete Product Information File (PIF) for EU market compliance. Require Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Analysis (CoA) per batch, and ISO 17025‑accredited lab reports for heavy metals (ICP‑MS), preservative efficacy (ISO 11930), microbial limits, and stability/accelerated aging. These documents together demonstrate that the formulation, contamination controls and batch traceability meet regulatory expectations and buyer due diligence.

Ingredient regulation depends on the market: the EU enforces Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (annexes list prohibited and restricted substances), and REACH may restrict specific chemicals. In the U.S., cosmetics fall under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; color additives require FDA pre‑approval. Many national authorities (NMPA in China, MFDS in Korea, AICIS in Australia) have local lists or inventory requirements. For purchasing, verify that all active pigments, photoinitiators and solvents are compliant with the destination market’s restricted lists and declared using INCI names.

Yes for many jurisdictions: the EU requires that finished cosmetic products be notified via the Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP) and have a Responsible Person and a PIF available. The U.S. does not require premarket notification for most cosmetics (except certain color additives) but voluntary FDA registration exists. Australia requires AICIS inventory compliance. China’s NMPA has distinct registration/filing requirements that have evolved—importers should confirm current rules. Always insist the supplier provide proof of the appropriate national notification or registration for the target market and the Responsible Person or local importer details.

Magnetic pigment suitability must be validated beyond visual effect: require particle size distribution (laser diffraction), magnetic response/pull strength testing to quantify magnetizable pigment concentration, and stability tests under light/heat/UV to ensure the effect endures. Analytical testing should include heavy‑metal screening (ICP‑MS), residual monomer and photoinitiator quantification (HPLC), colorfastness, and migration testing where applicable. All critical tests should come from ISO 17025‑accredited laboratories and include clear acceptance criteria linked to the PIF.

The polish itself isn’t 'UV lamp certified,' but related safety evidence is essential: photoinitiator safety data, phototoxicity/cytotoxicity screening, and degree‑of‑cure (conversion) testing to verify residual monomer levels after typical lamp exposure. If you supply lamps, those are covered by IEC 62471 (photobiological safety) and regional electrical safety standards. Require the polish SDS to specify compatible lamp types and validated cure parameters, plus lab data showing acceptable residuals and crosslink density after curing with the recommended lamp(s).

Import obligations vary: the EU needs CPNP notification, a Responsible Person, and a PIF; the U.S. focuses on accurate labeling (INCI, warnings) and compliance with FDA rules for color additives; China’s NMPA historically required different filings and in some cases animal testing for imports—rules change, so confirm current requirements with a local regulatory specialist. Additional documents commonly requested by customs include a Certificate of Free Sale, CoA, SDS in the local language, and ISO/quality certificates. For each target country, map local registration/notification steps in advance and ensure that lab reports and labeling align with local language and legal requirements.