EU Cosmetics Regulation Responsible Person
Legal background
Under EU law, every cosmetic product sold in the EU must have a designated Responsible Person. This person or legal entity ensures the product complies with all applicable requirements before it reaches consumers. Working with a trusted, experienced RP like Obelis protects your brand, ensures market continuity, and keeps your product fully aligned with EU law.
Choosing the wrong RP, or defaulting to an importer, can lead to:
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- Loss of control over your product in Europe.
- Limited distribution options due to exclusivity expectations from importers.
- Delayed market entry due to incomplete or non-compliant documentation.
- Missed regulatory updates that could result in fines, recalls, or bans.
Our services
Appoint Obelis as Your EU Responsible Person
Obelis acts as your EU Responsible Person, ensuring your cosmetic products comply with all requirements under the EU Cosmetics Regulation. We review your product formula to verify banned and restricted ingredients, compile and assess your Product Information File (PIF), and coordinate required safety tests and Safety Assessment Reports with certified professionals. Our team also reviews your labels for language and claim compliance, conducting cosmetic labelling reviews, performs the mandatory CPNP notification, and manages regulatory communication with Competent Authorities in case of incidents. We assist with importer mandates, provide regulatory training, and keep you updated on all EU cosmetic regulation changes via our platform COSlaw.eu. With Obelis, you gain a trusted regulatory partner that ensures full EU compliance and seamless market access.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A Responsible Person (RP) is a legal entity or individual established in the EU who ensures that cosmetic products comply with all EU Cosmetics Regulation requirements before being placed on the EU and EEA markets. The RP manages regulatory obligations such as product safety, labelling, notifications, and communication with authorities.
If you are based outside of the European Union, without an appointed Responsible Person based in the EU, your cosmetic products cannot be legally sold in the EU or EEA. This may result in import bans, product recalls, regulatory fines, and damage to your brand reputation, as well as limited market access and distribution challenges.
Appointing Obelis provides expert regulatory support, including formula reviews, compiling the Product Information File (PIF) assessment, safety test coordination, label compliance checks, and mandatory CPNP notification. We manage regulatory communications and keep you updated on evolving EU cosmetic regulations, ensuring smooth market access and ongoing compliance.
Getting started is easy: contact Obelis to discuss your products and regulatory needs. We will guide you through appointing us as your Responsible Person, review your documentation, and set up all necessary compliance measures to ensure your cosmetic products meet EU legal requirements.
