Process
How EU & UK Cosmetic Compliance Works
Step 0
Required Inputs
| Input | Format |
|---|---|
| Full formulation (% w/w) | Excel |
| INCI list | Text |
| Raw materials (supplier + trade names) | List |
| Certificates of Analysis (where available) | |
| Label artwork | JPG / PDF |
Process Flow
Data → Market → Monitoring
Data
CPSR
PIF
Notification
Market Placement
Monitoring
Six Regulatory Steps
Step-by-Step Process
1–2 days
Data Review
Verification of formulation, INCI list, raw material data and label artwork against EU and UK regulatory requirements.
5–10 days
CPSR Preparation
Preparation of the Cosmetic Product Safety Report, Part A (safety information) and Part B (safety assessment) by a qualified safety assessor.
2–3 days
PIF Compilation
Compilation of the Product Information File: product description, GMP statement, CPSR, proof of claimed effects and animal testing data.
1–2 days
Notification
Submission to CPNP (European Union) and / or SCPN (United Kingdom) prior to market placement.
Final check
Market Placement
Label verification and final compliance check before the product is legally placed on the EU or UK market.
Ongoing
Post-Market Compliance
Serious Undesirable Effects (SUE) handling, market surveillance response, recall support and PIF maintenance throughout the product lifecycle.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you act as the Responsible Person for non-EU/UK brands?
What documents are required?
Do products need separate EU and UK notification?
Do you support label compliance?
Required Input from Client
- INCI / formulation
- Product type
- Intended market (EU / UK)
- Label (if available)
- Raw Material information
- Manufacturing process description
- Proof of Good Manufacturing Practices
- Packaging information
- …depending on the product / packaging / process / etc additional information might be required
Deliverables
- Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR – Part A and Part B)
- Complete Product Information File (PIF)
- Notification confirmation (CPNP / SCPN)
- Label compliance validation
Legal Basis
- European Union — Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
- United Kingdom — UK Cosmetics Regulation
- Mandatory CPSR, PIF and notification prior to market placement