Why You Must Notify Your Cosmetics
on the SCPN Portal
Legal background
Notifying your cosmetic product on the SCPN portal is a legal obligation and a critical step for compliance. It must be completed before the product can be sold or marketed in Great Britain. The SCPN number signals to UK authorities that your product is compliant in terms of formulation, labelling, and safety. Without it, your product is considered non-compliant, exposing you to regulatory risks. Proper notification also facilitates adverse event reporting and ensures that UK authorities have immediate access to essential product and Responsible Person information.
Failure to complete the SCPN notification can lead to:
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- Product recalls or market withdrawal by UK enforcement authorities
- Legal sanctions and financial penalties
- Delays in product launch and disrupted distribution
- Loss of consumer and distributor trust
Our services
How Obelis Manages Your SCPN Registration
As your official UK Responsible Person, Obelis UK manages the entire SCPN notification process to ensure your cosmetic products are fully compliant before entering the Great Britain market. We prepare and submit your product notification through the SCPN portal, verify the accuracy and completeness of all required information, including formulation details, product labelling, and Responsible Person credentials and act as your designated contact point for the UK authorities. In the event of adverse events or regulatory inquiries, we liaise directly with enforcement bodies on your behalf, ensuring seamless communication, timely updates, and full regulatory support from submission to post-market surveillance.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
SCPN notification refers to the process of registering a cosmetic product through the UK government’s Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) portal. It is a legal requirement for placing cosmetics on the Great Britain market and must be completed by the designated UK Responsible Person.
Yes. All cosmetic products sold in England, Scotland, and Wales must be notified via the SCPN portal before they are placed on the market. This ensures compliance with the UK Cosmetics Regulation and allows authorities to access essential product data.
Only the appointed UK Responsible Person (UK RP) can submit a cosmetic product through the SCPN portal. The RP ensures that the product meets all regulatory requirements, including accurate labelling, ingredient safety, and proper documentation.
While both systems serve similar purposes, SCPN is specific to the UK market and is not connected to the EU’s CPNP portal. If you sell cosmetics in both regions, you must complete separate notifications via SCPN for Great Britain and CPNP for the EU.
