CPNP
We assist brands and manufacturers in ensuring compliance with the CPNP, helping cosmetic products meet all necessary European regulations.
The CPNP (Cosmetic Product Notification Portal) is the European Union’s centralized system for registering cosmetic products. Any cosmetic product marketed in the EU must be registered on this portal to comply with European regulations.
Notifying the CPNP is crucial to ensure your product is safe and meets all legal requirements before it is launched on the market. Below are the steps to follow for submitting a notification to the CPNP.
EU Compliance with the CPNP
Cosmetics Legislation in the EU: Regulation (EC) 1223/2009
The European Union Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, which replaces Directive 76/768/EC and its subsequent amendments, addresses and clarifies several challenges and issues from the previous legislation. In effect since July 11, 2013, this regulation introduces important updates and refinements to the cosmetic industry’s legal framework.
Key provisions of the regulation include:
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- Responsible Person: A defined role assigned to a legal or natural entity, such as the manufacturer or a designated consultancy, who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the regulation.
- Product Information File (PIF): The regulation specifies an expanded and more detailed Product Information File that now includes:
- Product Information File (PIF)
- Cosmetic Product Safety Report
- Cosmetic Product Safety Information
- Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment
- Notification: A single notification process is required for all EU member states through the European Commission, though distributors must be identified separately.
- Labelling: The label must include the name of the Responsible Person, who is also the entity that retains the PIF.
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP): The regulation mandates adherence to ISO 22716:2007 for Good Manufacturing Practices in cosmetics.
- Nanomaterials: Specific provisions apply to nanomaterials, which must be specially notified to the European Commission at least six months before being placed on the market.
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These updates streamline compliance and enhance consumer safety, while ensuring a more structured and transparent approach to cosmetic product regulation within the EU.
When can I start selling my cosmetic product in EU?
Once you have completed the CPNP notifications, assembled the Product Information File (PIF), and identified the corresponding distributor, the Responsible Person must be designated through a written mandate. Following this step, your products are eligible to be marketed within the EU.
What is the validity period of my PIF?
The product information file (PIF) has an expiry date of 10 years. After that, if the product continues in the market, the responsible party must conduct a new evaluation to update it.
We offer a free consultation to evaluate your needs and guide you in complying with CPNP. Our goal is to simplify the process and help ensure your products are quickly and safely introduced to the European market.