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UK OPSS regulatory information brief

The cosmetic product notification regime in Great Britain (GB) is regulated by the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS). The authority is responsible for formulating cosmetic regulatory policies, administering market access procedures, and conducting post-market supervision, among other functions.Great Britain comprises England, Scotland and Wales. Separate regulatory requirements apply to cosmetic products placed on the market in Northern Ireland.Official Website of the Regulatory Authority: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-cosmetic-products-available-to-consumers-in-great-britain

Database Portal: https://search.cosmetic-product-notifications.service.gov.uk/

Supervision and regulation

Regulation 2009/1223 and the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013: Great Britain

British definition of cosmetics

A cosmetic product in the UK refers to any substance or mixture intended to come into contact with the external parts of the human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips and external genital organs) or with the teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity. Its exclusive or main purposes include cleaning, perfuming, modifying appearance, protecting, maintaining good condition, or eliminating body odours.

Entry requirement

UK director and emergency contact information

GMP or ISO 22716

Cosmetic safety report （CPSR）、Classification of cosmetics and their names

Full ingredient recipe sheet (additional requirements for CMR substances and nanomaterials), original label and corresponding packaging photo

Cosmetic Safety Assessment Report (CPSR)

PIF and save address

Registration language

English

Documents Required for Notification Filing

Notification is primarily completed by submitting relevant information via the online SCPN (Submit Cosmetic Product Notifications) system, rather than uploading a full set of documentation packages. However, the Responsible Person must prepare the complete Product Information File (PIF) and keep it available for inspection by the competent authority at any time.

Registration process, cycle & Government fee

1. Registration flow chart

2. Registration period and official fees

The former OPSS does not charge official fees, and the registration period is 1-2 weeks.

Chapter 3 FAQ

Q：What is SCPN（Submit Cosmetic Product Notification,SCPN ）？

A：SCPN is the filing system established by the United Kingdom after Brexit to replace the CPNP.

Q：How long is the validity period of SCPN after completion?

A：The validity period of the cosmetics filing is related to the agreement time of the UK agent. PIF is kept for at least 10 years after the last batch of products is released.

Q：Can the SCPN record be renewed after expiration?

A：It is only related to the agency agreement, and the replacement of the agent needs to be re-filed.

Q：What are the requirements for animal testing for cosmetic filing?

A：Cosmetic products shall not be allowed to be manufactured if their ingredients, combinations of ingredients or final formulations have been tested on animals to demonstrate their safety within the meaning of this Regulation. GB sold on the market. However, in order to meet the requirements of the regulation, historical animal test data from animal tests conducted before such tests were banned at EU level can still be used.

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