EU & UK cosmetics regulatory services

Yes. Every cosmetic product placed on the EU or UK market must have a designated Responsible Person (RP) established in the respective market. The Responsible Person is legally responsible for ensuring that the product complies with all applicable cosmetic regulations.

The Product Information File (PIF) is the technical documentation required under EU and UK cosmetic regulations. It contains all information demonstrating that a cosmetic product is safe and compliant, including the Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR), product specifications, manufacturing information, test reports and supporting documentation.

The CPSR is a mandatory safety assessment prepared by a qualified safety assessor. It evaluates the product formulation, ingredients, test reports, microbiological quality, stability, packaging compatibility and intended use to confirm that the cosmetic product is safe for consumers.

The required testing depends on the product formulation and intended use. All cosmetic products require stability and compatibility testing, while challenge testing is necessary only for products that may support microbial growth. Additional testing may be required depending on the product claims or specific formulation.

The timeframe depends on the availability of technical documentation and whether additional laboratory testing is required. Products with complete documentation can usually be assessed much faster than products requiring new testing. If you need to place your product on the market quickly, CE.WAY also offers Fast-Track Regulatory Services.

Yes. If the necessary documentation or test reports are not available, CE.WAY can arrange or perform the required laboratory testing, including stability testing, compatibility testing, challenge testing and other regulatory analyses required for cosmetic products.

Yes. Before a cosmetic product can be placed on the market, it must be notified by the Responsible Person through the appropriate notification portal:

• EU: Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP)
• UK: Submit Cosmetic Product Notifications (SCPN)

In most cases, yes. The technical documentation and safety assessment are largely the same because the UK Cosmetics Regulation is based on the former EU legislation. However, separate Responsible Persons and separate product notifications are required for the EU and the UK.

Absolutely. We provide a complete regulatory solution, including Responsible Person services, Product Information File (PIF) preparation, laboratory testing, Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSRs), label and claims review, product notification and ongoing regulatory support.

Simply contact our regulatory team and provide your product information or formulation. We will review your documentation, identify any missing requirements and guide you through each step of the compliance process, helping you bring your cosmetic products to the EU and UK markets as efficiently as possible.