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EU & UK Cosmetic Compliance – Your Trusted Compliance Experts
Expert Regulatory Support for Your Cosmetic Products
Ensuring that your cosmetic products comply with EU & UK cosmetic regulations is essential for market entry and long-term success. The regulatory landscape is complex, requiring detailed safety assessments, product notifications, and strict labeling compliance. Our team of compliance experts simplifies the process, ensuring that your products meet all regulatory requirements without unnecessary delays.
Why Regulatory Compliance Matters for Cosmetic Products
Compliance is not just a legal obligation—it ensures that cosmetic products are safe for consumers and meet industry standards. Failing to comply with Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 or UK Cosmetic Regulations can lead to product recalls, fines, or market bans.
Key Benefits of Compliance:
Ensures product safety and consumer trust
Facilitates smooth market entry in EU & UK
Reduces legal risks and regulatory penalties
Supports claim substantiation for marketing
Understanding the EU & UK Cosmetic Regulations
EU Cosmetic Regulations (Regulation EC No. 1223/2009)
The EU requires strict cosmetic product safety assessments (CPSR).
Each product must have a designated Responsible Person (RP) within the EU.
Notification through the Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP) is mandatory.
Labeling and claims must comply with Annex III of the regulation.
UK Cosmetic Regulations (Post-Brexit Compliance)
UK companies must follow the UK Cosmetics Regulation (Schedule 34 of the Product Safety and Metrology Statutory Instrument 2019).
The UK Responsible Person (UK RP) must be based in the UK.
Notification through the Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) system.
Key Steps for Regulatory Compliance
Step 1 – Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR)
Every cosmetic product requires a CPSR, which includes:
Toxicological profile of ingredients
Stability testing data
Microbiological safety assessment
Step 2 – Appointing a Responsible Person (RP)
The RP is legally responsible for ensuring compliance.
They maintain the Product Information File (PIF).
Acts as the main point of contact for authorities.
Step 3 – Product Notification (CPNP/SCPN)
EU: Products must be registered on the CPNP portal before launch.
UK: Products require notification through the SCPN system.
Step 4 – Cosmetic Labeling & Claims Compliance
Ingredient listings must follow INCI naming standards.
Claims must be scientifically substantiated.
Packaging must comply with EU/UK labeling laws.
Cosmetic Product Testing & Safety Assessments
Before a cosmetic product can be placed on the market, it must undergo rigorous safety assessments to ensure consumer protection. Our testing services include:
Dermatological & patch testing – Verify skin compatibility and minimize irritation risks.
Microbiological analysis – Ensure your product is free from harmful bacteria and contaminants.
Stability and shelf-life testing – Assess product durability under different storage conditions.
SPF & UV protection testing – Mandatory for sunscreens and skincare products with UV claims.
We ensure your cosmetic safety dossier complies with EU and UK standards, reducing regulatory risks and delays.
EU Cosmetic Regulations – Ensure Full Compliance
The EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 sets strict requirements for cosmetic products, covering safety, labeling, and documentation. Our EU compliance services include:
- Product Information File (PIF) preparation – Full documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) – Safety evaluation conducted by a qualified assessor.
- CPNP (Cosmetic Product Notification Portal) registration – Mandatory for selling cosmetics in the EU.
- Labeling & claims verification – Ensure your product claims comply with EU advertising regulations.
We help you avoid compliance issues and launch your product legally in the EU market.
UK Cosmetic Compliance – Post-Brexit Regulatory Guidance
Since Brexit, the UK has implemented its own cosmetic regulations, separate from the EU framework. If you want to sell cosmetics in the UK, you must follow the UK Cosmetic Regulation (Schedule 34 of the Product Safety and Metrology etc. Regulations 2019). Our services cover:
- UK Responsible Person (UKRP) services – Mandatory representation for non-UK brands.
- Safety documentation compliance – Ensuring PIF and CPSR meet UK standards.
- SCPN (Submit Cosmetic Product Notification) registration – Required for all cosmetic products in the UK.
We simplify UK regulatory compliance, helping your brand meet all legal requirements.
Certification & Free Sales Certificates (FSCs)
If you plan to export cosmetics internationally, you may need a Free Sales Certificate (FSC) or other compliance documentation. We assist with:
- Free Sales Certificates (FSCs) – Confirming compliance for international trade.
- Export compliance for non-EU markets – Helping you navigate global regulatory requirements.
- Regulatory strategy consultations – Tailored guidance on international expansion.
Expand your business confidently and legally with our expert certification support.
Cosmetic Regulatory Compliance Services EU&UK Experts
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European cosmetic regulations become difficult and tougher each passing year. We will accompany you through all the steps involved in placing your cosmetic products on the European market, with expert regulatory support and software tools enabling you to sell your products in the 31 countries covered by the regulation.
Need some laboratory testing?
We can do that
Cosmetic products need to have specific tests made in order to confirm their safety.
In our lab we can perform several testing protocols according to GLP standards, among which are microbiology, stability, challenge, SPF and UVA testing, water resistance, compatibility, patch, efficacy and preliminary testings, safety in use, claim support, effectiveness prooving, clinical studies, packaging approval etc.
want to have certified products?
NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL
Free sales certificates (FSC) offer you the possibility to ensure your product’s credibility on the breakthrough to some markets, especially exporting into the third world countries. EU cosmetic companies exporting to third countries are often asked to provide a Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) as part as their export dossier. This certificate is a declaration attesting that the product intended to be imported is compliant with the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation and may therefore be freely sold across the EU. The EU Cosmetic Products Regulation came into force on 11 July 2013 and is a safety-based regulation. It regulates the production, labelling and import of cosmetic products; its main objective is the safeguarding of human health. Since many years Certificates of Free Sale provided by EU companies have been accepted by third countries. A CFS is also regarded as a “Certificate of Manufacture” or a “Health or “Safety Certificate by certain non-EU countries.
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