Process

How EU & UK Cosmetic Compliance Works

A practical process from product data to compliant market placement documentation.

Required inputs

InputFormat
Full formulation % w/wExcel
INCI listText
Raw materials, suppliers, trade namesList / Excel
Certificates of Analysis where availablePDF
Label artworkPDF / JPG / AI
Product type and intended useText
Intended marketEU / UK / both
Packaging informationText / PDF
GMP informationPDF / statement

Step-by-step process

1

Data review

1–2 days

Review formulation, INCI list, raw material data, and label artwork.

2

Compliance gap analysis

Identify non-compliant or missing elements.

3

CPSR preparation

5–10 days depending on complexity

Prepare CPSR Part A and Part B.

4

PIF compilation

2–3 days

Compile the Product Information File.

5

Notification

1–2 days

Submit through CPNP and/or SCPN.

6

Market placement validation

Final label and documentation check before placing the product on the market.

7

Post-market compliance

SUE handling, authority requests, recall support, PIF maintenance, and regulatory monitoring.

Typical regulatory cycle: 7–15 working days, subject to completeness of inputs and product complexity. This is indicative and not guaranteed.

Request assessment

Prepare your product data for review

Send the INCI or formulation, product type, intended market, label artwork where available, and raw-material information where available.

Request Compliance Assessment