Notification of cosmetic products in the European Union (CPNP)
is a mandatory procedure before placing a product on the market. It is carried out through the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) the official EU portal for submitting information on cosmetic products regulated by Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009
CPNP (Cosmetic Products Notification Portal)
is an electronic system of the European Commission through which the responsible person submits information about a cosmetic product before it is placed on the EU market.
Notification in the CPNP is mandatory for all cosmetic products sold in European Union countries and does not require a separate permit or certification
In accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, notification is carried out by a responsible person (RP) who:
- Ensures that the product complies with EU legislation
- Keeps an information file on the cosmetic product (PIF)
- Submits product information to the CPNP
- Coordinates activities with market surveillance authorities
- Is legally responsible for the product's compliance with legal requirements
The Responsible Person may be
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The manufacturer
if registered in the EU
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The importer or distributor
if the manufacturer is from outside the EU
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An independent service company
that performs the functions of the Responsible Person
If the manufacturer is located outside the European Union, they must appoint an EU-based responsible person who will submit data to the CPNP.
When submitting information to the CPNP the following data must be provided
- Category of cosmetic product
- Commercial name of the product and its variations
- Details of the responsible person (company name, legal address)
- EU countries where the product will be sold
- Product composition information, including the INCI list of ingredients
- Product labeling and packaging
- File with images of the packaging and product
Before notification the following must also be prepared
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Product Information File (PIF)
a set of documents containing all information about the product, its composition, testing, safety certificates, etc.
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Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR)
contains a risk analysis and safety assessment of the cosmetic product
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GMP compliance (ISO 22716)
confirmation of compliance of production with good manufacturing practice standards
Stages of notification in the CPNP
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Preparation of information
Collection of all necessary documents: PIF, CPSR, GMP
Translation of labeling and preparation of packaging design
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Appointment of a responsible person
If the manufacturer is not an EU resident, they must enter into an agreement with a company that will act as the responsible person
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Product registration in the CPNP
Entering all necessary data into the CPNP system
Uploading documentation and confirming compliance
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Obtaining confirmation
After successful submission of the information, the product receives a unique registration number and can be legally sold in the EU
Medical Hub is your reliable partner in the notification of cosmetic products in the European Union
We professionally accompany the notification process in the CPNP, ensuring compliance with all requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. Our team provides a full range of services – from documentation preparation and safety assessment to product registration in the CPNP system
Thanks to our experience and expertise, we will help you bring your products to the EU market quickly, safely, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.