Services
Cosmetics Compliance Services
AsCo Europe provides the regulatory execution required to place cosmetic products on the EU and UK market and maintain compliance over time.
Comparison Overview
Aspect
European Union
United Kingdom
- Notification system
- CPNP
- SCPN
- Responsible Person
- EU-based Responsible Person
- UK-based Responsible Person
- Legislation
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
- UK Cosmetics Regulation
- Market scope
- EU Member States
- Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Comparison Overview
Aspect
- Notification system
- Responsible Person
- Legislation
- Market scope
European Union
- CPNP
- EU-based Responsible Person
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
- EU Member States
United Kingdom
- SCPN
- UK-based Responsible Person
- UK Cosmetics Regulation
- Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Key Differences
- Separate notification systems (CPNP vs SCPN)
- Separate Responsible Person required for each market
- No automatic mutual recognition between EU and UK
Practical Implications
- Products must be registered separately for EU and UK markets
- Dual compliance is required for companies operating in both jurisdictions
- Documentation must comply with both EU and UK regulatory frameworks
When You Need EU, UK or Both
EU Only
EU Responsible Person + CPNP notification
UK Only
UK Responsible Person + SCPN notification
Both Markets
Dual compliance with separate Responsible Person appointments and notifications
Request Compliance Assessment
Send your product details for an initial regulatory review.
Provide
- INCI / formulation
- Product type
- Intended market (EU / UK)
- Label (if available)
You Receive
- Confirmation of market feasibility
- Identification of compliance risks
- Overview of required regulatory steps