Background
Cosmetics Directive - The Directive 76/768/EC has been governing the composition, labelling and packaging of finished cosmetic products in the European Union since 1976 and is now replaced by the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
Cosmetics Regulation - Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, on cosmetic products, entered into force on 11 January 2010. From 11 July 2013, it completely replaced Directive 76/768/EEC, on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products. Being common to all Member States, the Regulation sought to address the remaining gaps among national transpositions of the Directive and to streamline procedures.
Since Brexit, companies that want to place products on the Great Britain’s market (England, Scotland and Wales) need to respect the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, Schedule 34. This amendment gives new guidelines related to the responsible person, the label requirements and the notification portal in GB.
Main changes to Regulation (EC) 1223/2009
The Responsible Person in GB
A cosmetic product cannot be placed on the GB market unless there is a Responsible Person established in the UK in respect of that cosmetic product. Like for the EU market, the Responsible Person will have to ensure compliance with the Regulation and that a safety assessment is completed. The name and address of the Responsible Person will have to be printed on the primary and secondary packaging of each product for which hi/it takes responsibility. It is possible for a Manufacturer or Importer to authorise a third party to act as the Responsible Person via a written mandate.
The SCPN notification for GB market
The SCPN works for GB in the same way as CPNP for EU. Before the product is placed on the GB market, the Responsible Person must notify the Secretary of State through the Submit Cosmetic Product Notification service. This platform is only accessible by the authorities and the Responsible Person.
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