UK Responsible Person for Cosmetics

Examples of cosmetics products covered by our UKRP service

Examples of the cosmetics products we act as UK Responsible Person for — skincare, makeup and haircare alike.

What We Do

Full cosmetics compliance, handled for you

UKRP appointment

We register as the named Responsible Person for your brand, meeting your legal obligation for GB market access.

SCPN notification

We submit and manage your product notifications on the Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) portal.

CPSR safety reports

Cosmetic Product Safety Reports prepared or reviewed by a qualified safety assessor for every product in your range.

Product Information File (PIF)

We compile and maintain your PIF, ready to be produced to UK enforcement authorities within 48 hours if requested.

Labelling compliance

Review of INCI listings, mandatory warnings, allergen declarations and best-before/PAO marks against UK requirements.

Claims substantiation

Support evidencing marketing claims so they meet the UK's common criteria for cosmetic claims.

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What the Responsible Person is legally required to do

Your UK Responsible Person must ensure the PIF is compiled and kept up to date, notify products via SCPN before sale, ensure labelling meets UK requirements, monitor the product on the market and report any serious undesirable effects (cosmetovigilance), and be the contact point for the UK enforcement authority (Office for Product Safety and Standards). This applies whether you're an established EU brand extending into the UK, or launching a new brand from anywhere in the world. The underlying legal duties are set out in the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

FAQ

Cosmetics UKRP — common questions

Can my existing EU Responsible Person also act as my UK one?

No. Since Brexit, the UK and EU require separate, independently-appointed Responsible Persons — one established in the UK for GB sales, one established in the EU for EU sales. We can act as your UK Responsible Person regardless of who holds the EU role. See our guide to UK vs EU Responsible Person for the full comparison.

Do I need a new CPSR if I already have an EU one?

In many cases an existing EU-compliant CPSR can be adapted for the UK market, but it needs to be reviewed against UK-specific requirements first. We'll confirm this during your free consultation.

How is pricing structured?

UKRP appointment is typically an annual fee per brand, with CPSR, SCPN notification and PIF work priced per product. See our guide pricing page for indicative figures.

What products count as "cosmetics" under UK law?

Skincare, haircare, makeup, fragrances, oral care, sun care and similar products applied to the skin, hair, nails, lips or teeth for cleansing, perfuming, changing appearance or protecting. If you're unsure whether your product qualifies, tell us about it and we'll confirm — or see our guide on who needs a UK Responsible Person for a fuller breakdown by product type.

What is cosmetovigilance, and is it my responsibility?

Cosmetovigilance is the ongoing duty to monitor your product once it's on the market and report any serious undesirable effects to the relevant UK authority. It's a legal duty of the Responsible Person, not a one-off task at launch — it's part of what we take on when we act as your UKRP.

Where can I read the actual UK cosmetics law?

The UK Cosmetics Regulation (the retained version of EU Regulation 1223/2009) sits alongside the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013, and notifications are submitted through the government's own Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) service. We're happy to walk you through either.

UK Responsible Person for cosmetics brands