Cosmetics Allergen Labeling Compliance Review

Inspection template for verifying on-pack cosmetic allergen disclosures against the current jurisdiction allergen list and flagging non-compliant SKUs, missing disclosures, and label legibility issues.

Inspection Setup and Jurisdiction Scope

• Applicable jurisdiction identified for this review
  Select the market or jurisdiction governing allergen disclosure for the SKUs being reviewed.
• Current jurisdiction allergen list/source is available and current
  Verify the reviewer is using the current approved allergen list or regulatory source for the selected jurisdiction.
• SKU sample set documented for this review
  Record the number of cosmetic SKUs reviewed in this inspection.
• Packaging version or lot code recorded for each reviewed SKU
  Confirm each reviewed item is tied to a specific packaging version, lot code, or print run for traceability.

Allergen Disclosure Presence and Accuracy

• Required allergens disclosed on-pack for the applicable jurisdiction
  Verify all allergens required by the selected jurisdiction are disclosed on the primary or secondary packaging as applicable.
• Declared allergens match the product formula and ingredient statement
  Confirm the allergen disclosure is consistent with the current formula, ingredient list, and any fragrance component declarations.
• No undeclared jurisdiction-required allergens detected
  Check whether any required allergen appears in the formula or ingredient declaration without a corresponding on-pack disclosure.
• Allergen naming format follows approved regulatory wording
  Verify allergen names are presented using the approved jurisdiction terminology and are not abbreviated or ambiguous.

Label Placement, Legibility, and Consumer Visibility

• Allergen disclosure is on the correct panel or approved label location
  Verify the disclosure appears in the location required by the applicable market or internal packaging standard.
• Allergen text is legible at normal viewing distance
  Confirm the allergen disclosure can be read without magnification under normal retail lighting.
• Allergen disclosure is not obscured by seals, sleeves, stickers, or artwork
  Check that overwrap, tamper seals, promotional stickers, or decorative graphics do not block the disclosure.
• Font size and contrast support clear consumer reading
  Rate the readability of the allergen disclosure based on font size, contrast, and print quality.

SKU-Level Non-Conformance Review

• Non-compliant SKUs identified and recorded
  Record the number of SKUs with allergen labeling deficiencies.
• Deficiency type documented for each non-compliant SKU
  Select all deficiency types observed during the review.
• Immediate hold or escalation required for critical non-conformances
  Determine whether affected SKUs require hold, relabeling, rework, or escalation to QA/Regulatory.
• Corrective action owner assigned
  Enter the person, team, or function responsible for remediation.

Inspector Notes and Sign-Off

• Photo evidence captured for representative non-compliant labels
  Attach clear photos showing the label issue and SKU identification where applicable.
• Additional observations and corrective recommendations
  Document any trends, repeat issues, or recommendations for packaging, artwork, or regulatory updates.
• Inspector signature
  Inspector confirms the review was completed accurately and in accordance with the applicable standard.