Compliance with applicable legislation is essential to market your cosmetic products in the European Union and the United Kingdom. Among others, you have to ensure that your cosmetic formulas do not contain any banned substances and meet the requirements for restricted ingredients.
This task is particularly complex because the list of prohibited and restricted substances is continuously updated, considering new scientific findings. Every year, more than 30 cosmetic ingredients change their regulatory status.
Do you struggle to keep up with regulatory updates? Do you want certainty that you can place your cosmetic products on the EU and UK markets? Do you want to avoid any issues, like recalls and image damage? Here are our tips!
The key to success is staying ahead of the game
For this reason, you need to appoint a Responsible Person (RP) you trust that will inform you about any regulatory changes happening in the EU or UK. We suggest you designate an RP that has the following:
- A sound experience in cosmetics regulatory affairs
- Good connections with decision-making institutions to be among the first to learn about new bans or restrictions (timing is crucial!)
- Defined procedures to check your formulas and Product Information File (PIF) compliance over time
- The expertise to react fast in case your formulas do not comply with the latest regulatory requirements
From your side, you need to keep a constant line of communication with your RP and communicate any product changes. The suppliers of finished products and raw materials should constantly update the documentation they provide you with. In this way, your RP will be able to guide you on the necessary steps to ensure your cosmetic products remain compliant with the EU and UK regulatory framework.
The Responsible Person plays a key role in the compliance process of cosmetics in the EU and UK. The RP is your in-country representative and regulatory partner. It ensures your products comply with the applicable regulatory requirements, allowing you to focus on your core business.
In light of this, choosing an RP is an important decision you need to ponder. We recommend you appoint a professional and reliable Responsible Person that will support the growth of your company in the EU and UK.