Since Brexit took effect, significant changes have shaped the regulatory landscape governing cosmetics registration in the UK. Key amendments include the requirement for a UK-based Responsible Person and mandatory product notification through the UK Submit a Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (SCPN). Find out how Taobé Consulting can support your business with expert cosmetic registration services for the UK market.
Since the 31st of December 2020, the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 have been enforced, replacing Regulation (EU) 1223/2009, which no longer applies to the British market. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is the competent authority responsible for overseeing the cosmetic market in England, Scotland, and Wales.
The key changes following Brexit relate to UK cosmetic registration requirements, including the need to appoint a UK-based Responsible Person and submit product notifications through the Submit a Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) portal.
Ensuring cosmetic compliance in the UK requires that all mandatory safety and product information standards are properly fulfilled. While many safety assessments align closely with EU requirements, certain restrictions may differ between frameworks. As a result, the Cosmetic Product Safety Report should be prepared to address both UK cosmetic registration requirements and relevant EU market considerations.
All cosmetics placed on the UK market after Brexit must have a Responsible Person based in the UK as part of UK cosmetic registration requirements. As far as UK cosmetic labelling requirements for registration are concerned, the Responsible Person details and the UK address must appear. However, the UK Cosmetics Regulation foresees a seven-year transition period to enable cosmetic brands to sell through existing stocks.
Taobé Consulting can assist with UK Responsible Person services and cosmetic registration services for the UK market.
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The process of cosmetics registration UK consists of 5 steps, and is similar to the European.
Formula Check
Cosmetic product safety report (CPSR)
Label & Claims Check
SCPN notification
UK Responsible Person Services
As a full-service solutions provider, we support cosmetic registration in the UK by ensuring alignment with UK cosmetic registration requirements through our advanced Product Information File (PIF), Raw Material, and Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment services, together with our UK Responsible Person services, helping to ease the administrative burden for UK importers.
Most of the work performed for EU compliance can also be used for cosmetic registration in the UK. However, additional requirements may apply, particularly for aerosol dispensers, which must comply with the Aerosol Dispensers Regulations 2009 and display a UKCA compliance mark.
With our extensive experience and understanding of UK cosmetics registration, we ensure that your products meet all necessary requirements for placement on the UK market.
Once certified for compliance, your product is ready to be notified via the official UK cosmetic product registration portal. As your Responsible Person in the UK, we manage the notification process through the Submit a Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) system, ensuring full alignment with UK cosmetic registration requirements.
Additionally, our UK Responsible Person service includes ongoing regulatory monitoring to address updates in cosmetic compliance, helping ensure products remain aligned with current requirements and market expectations.
Navigating the intricate landscape of cosmetics registration in the UK requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to evolving standards. At Taobé Consulting, we stand as experts in this field, equipped with the knowledge and resources to facilitate seamless registration of your cosmetic products in the UK. Our understanding of UK cosmetic registration requirements ensures that we can guide you through every step, making sure your products remain compliant and correctly registered for the UK market, both now and in the future, as regulations continue to evolve.
We stay up to date with UK cosmetic registration requirements and continuously monitor changes, so you don’t have to. This helps ensure your products remain aligned with current UK regulatory standards, reducing the risk of delays, rejections, or non-compliance issues.
Whether you are launching a new product or managing an established range, we make UK cosmetic registration clear, manageable, and fully supported from start to finish. Our role is to remove complexity, reduce administrative burden, and ensure your products can be placed on the UK market with confidence.
Yes. Every cosmetic placed on the UK market must have a UK-based Responsible Person who ensures safety, compliance, and product availability to authorities.
No. The UK requires its own Responsible Person, UK-based.
SCPN is the UK’s “Submit a Cosmetic Product Notification” portal. All cosmetic products must be notified here before entering the UK market.
You must provide the formula, ingredient concentrations, presence of nanomaterials, product category, label artwork, packaging details, and your UK RP information.
Yes. A Cosmetic Product Safety Report is mandatory for every product sold in the UK, even if you already hold an EU CPSR.
Labels must show the product name/function, INCI ingredients list, batch number, nominal content, expiry date or PAO, country of origin, warnings, precautions of use/storage, and the UK RP’s name and address.
Yes. Any formula change, label update, or packaging change must be reflected in the SCPN notification.
Yes. The UK Responsible Person must report any serious undesirable effects (SUEs) to the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Yes, but you must complete two notifications (CPNP and SCPN) and appoint a Responsible Person in each region.
Authorities can issue enforcement actions, request withdrawal from the market, apply fines, or pursue legal penalties.
Learn more about how we can assist you in achieving registration of cosmetic products in the UK and navigating the complexities of the UK cosmetics regulation effectively.