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Selling cosmetics across Britain and Europe means satisfying two separate legal systems. At cosmeticsafetypro, we help brands understand both UK regulations and EU regulations, translating complex legal frameworks into clear, actionable steps so your products reach shelves in either market without delay or risk.
Why Choose Us
From formulation to notification, we guide brands through every compliance stage across both UK and EU markets.
A decade of hands-on experience navigating both regulatory frameworks, keeping your products fully compliant.
Streamlined assessments and documentation mean faster market entry without compliance shortcuts.
Ongoing guidance from real regulatory experts, not automated portals or generic templates.
Differences
Prohibited and restricted substance lists update on different schedules under UK regulations versus EU regulations.
Packaging must list your Responsible Person’s address and accurate country-of-origin information for each market.
EU regulations typically require translated packaging per country sold, while UK regulations mandate English-only labelling.
Our Services
The UK regulations (Schedule 34) and EU regulations (EC 1223/2009) both prioritise consumer safety but function as separate legal systems, meaning brands selling in both territories must satisfy distinct requirements for each.
Every product needs a qualified toxicologist’s safety assessment. UK regulations demand UK-specific safety standards, while EU regulations require assessment against EU toxicological profiles and annexes. At cosmeticsafetypro, our dual-market CPSRs satisfy both jurisdictions in a single assessment.
They assess the potential harmful effects of a substance and how people or the environment may be exposed to it. It considers factors such as exposure routes, dose levels, and possible health risks to support safe product use.
This analysis examines whether packaging materials remain compatible with the product without causing unwanted interactions or contamination. Stability testing evaluates how the product’s quality and performance change over time under different storage conditions. Together, these assessments help confirm product quality, safety, and shelf life throughout storage and use.
Cosmetic product labeling is a critical compliance area covering ingredient disclosure, claims, warnings, and packaging information.
Selling cosmetics legally requires a designated Responsible Person located within your target market. Under UK regulations, your RP needs a UK address; under EU regulations, they must be based in an EU Member State. Cosmeticsafetypro provides representation services, acting as your official regulatory contact in both regions, ensuring seamless communication with authorities wherever you sell.
Your PIF, which holds your CPSR, labelling details, and manufacturing records, must be retained for 10 years after the final batch sells and remain accessible for inspection by Trading Standards or Competent Authorities under both UK and EU frameworks.
Before launch, products must be digitally notified to relevant authorities. UK regulations require notification through SCPN, while EU regulations mandate CPNP submission across all 27 EU Member States. Cosmeticsafetypro handles both filings for you.
No, the UK and EU now operate as separate regulatory systems with their own compliance frameworks. Brands selling in both markets must meet each jurisdiction's distinct requirements separately.
Yes, brands must appoint separate Responsible Persons in each territory since the systems diverged after Brexit. This ensures local accountability for product safety and compliance in each market.
It sets out specific requirements that must be satisfied before any cosmetic product can be placed on the UK market. These closely mirror, but aren't identical to, EU requirements.
Yes, key differences exist in element limits and safety assessment processes between the two systems. Businesses need to track both regimes separately to stay compliant.
Resources like CTPA's FAQ hub and specialist consultancies offer guidance on safety assessments, labeling, and Responsible Person duties. Compliance guides also help brands navigate both frameworks efficiently.
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Don’t let borders stop your brand’s growth. Whether you need a simple UK notification or a full EU market entry strategy, we are here to help.
