Why is the CPNP Notification essential for selling Cosmetics in the EU?
Legal background
Without a CPNP notification, cosmetics cannot be legally sold in the European Union. Among other things, the notification proves that a product has a designated Responsible Person.
Failure to notify via the CPNP cosmetics system can incur serious consequences.
- Product bans and blocked imports
- Fines and market surveillance alerts
- Brand damage and loss of consumer trust
- Delays in product launched across the EU
Our services
How we at Obelis handle your CPNP Notification from start to finish
We at Obelis act as your Responsible Person, ensuring that your cosmetic products are fully compliant before being placed on the EU market. We check your product formula, manage lab tests and Safety Assessment Reports (SAR), review your labels and claims, and take care of the CPNP notification. We also support you with translations, provide updates on regulatory news, and grant access to COSlaw.eu, our exclusive platform for EU, UK, Swiss, US, and Canadian cosmetic regulations.
By partnering with us, you gain a dedicated partner who ensures that every detail is aligned with the requirements of the cosmetic product notification portal, helping you enter the market faster and more securely.
Launch your beauty and personal care products across Europe with full regulatory confidence.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Registering your cosmetic products in the CPNP is a legal requirement under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. CPNP notification enables Competent Authorities and Poison Centres to quickly access product data, which protects consumer health and supports effective regulatory oversight.
The CPNP notification requires detailed information, which must be accurate and complete to ensure a successful submission:
- Product name and category
- Responsible Person details
- Country of origin and Member States of marketing
- Product formulation (qualitative and quantitative)
- Label and packaging images
- Product function
If a cosmetic product is not properly notified in the CPNP, it cannot be legally sold within the EU. Non-compliance can lead to serious consequences, such as import blocks, fines, market withdrawals, and reputational damage. It may also delay your product launch and undermine consumer trust in your brand.
By working with Obelis, you gain a trusted Responsible Person who manages the entire CPNP process for you. We verify your product formula, oversee lab tests and safety assessments, review labels and claims, and handle the complete CPNP notification. We also offer regulatory updates, regulatory consultancy, and access to our information platform COSlaw.eu. With Obelis, you minimize compliance risks and accelerate your path to market.
