Which regulation ensures safety compliance of cosmetic products?

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Cosmetic safety compliance is governed by a formal regulation that sets out how cosmetic products must be evaluated and labeled before they can be marketed. This regulation requires a safety assessment of the product, documentation like a product information file, a designated responsible person, and clear labeling of ingredients and any precautions. It provides the framework to ensure products placed on the market are safe for consumers and that authorities can verify compliance. Material Safety Data Sheets are for communicating chemical hazards to workers handling substances, not the consumer product safety framework for cosmetics. Risk assessment is a step within safety practice used to evaluate potential hazards, but it isn't by itself the regulation that ensures all cosmetics meet safety standards. Barrier creams are an example of a cosmetic product, not a regulatory mechanism. So the option that names the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations is the one that directly ensures safety compliance.