
Registrar Corp., a leader in cosmetics compliance, recently acquired Personal Care Regulatory (PCR) Group, a UK- and Ireland-based company specializing in cosmetic regulatory, toxicology and compliance services. This move enhances Registrar's ability to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to both U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and UK/EU regulations.
Expanding Registrar Corp.'s Global Expertise
The merger consolidates Registrar's extensive U.S. FDA compliance expertise with PCR’s in-depth understanding of EU and UK cosmetic regulations, the company reports. Together, the combined team of regulatory and toxicology specialists offers global cosmetic businesses end-to-end compliance services, ensuring products meet international safety and regulatory standards.
Core Advantages for Cosmetic Brands
According to the company, the core advantages of this business move include the following.
- Comprehensive compliance services: Streamlined solutions, including Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSRs), product information files, post-market surveillance and more.
- UK and EU regulatory insight: Dedicated support for UK and EU compliance challenges, including acting as Responsible Person under mandatory regulations.
- Toxicology expertise: Specialized evaluations to ensure products adhere to rigorous safety standards.
- ChemComply software: A streamlined platform designed to accelerate safety and compliance management for businesses globally.
Broader Impact and Future Outlook
Raj Shah, chief executive officer of Registrar Corp, emphasized the greater mission enabled by this collaboration, stating, "Our combined efforts now safeguard nearly 900 million people across the U.S., Canada, UK and EU."
This acquisition signifies a critical step in Registrar’s ongoing mission to simplify regulatory pathways for cosmetic companies while supporting product safety, market expansion and regulatory adherence. "This integration facilitates superior compliance support for skin care, hair care and other cosmetic products, providing businesses with the tools to access and thrive in competitive global markets," the company stated.