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Overview
Europe is one of the most attractive and competitive markets for Cosmetic products globally. However, navigating the EU Cosmetic regulation and completing the Cosmetic product registration process can be challenging due to stringent rules and harmonized requirements under Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009.
At Freyr, we provide complete support for EU Cosmetic registration, Cosmetic compliance, and Cosmetic labeling compliance, helping brands gain seamless EU market access. With offices in Germany and Poland, Freyr acts as a trusted Responsible Person (RP), ensuring full compliance with Cosmetic labeling requirements, Product Information File (PIF) documentation, Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) preparation, and CPNP notification for quick and compliant market entry.
Understanding EU’s Cosmetic Regulatory Landscape
The EU Cosmetic regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 was introduced to harmonize the notification and safety assessment of Cosmetic products across all 27 EU member states plus Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Every Cosmetic product sold in the EU must have an appointed Responsible Person (RP) based in the EU who ensures Regulatory and safety compliance.
The RP is responsible for maintaining a complete Product Information File (PIF), which includes the Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR), the key document confirming the product’s safety for consumer use. In addition, the RP ensures CPNP notification is completed in the European Commission’s Cosmetic Product Notification Portal before the product enters the market.
How Can Freyr Help?
Freyr offers expert Cosmetic product registration services, acting as your RP in both the EU and UK, and managing every aspect of compliance, testing, and labeling review.
Complete understanding of EU Cosmetic regulation, CLP Regulation, and REACH Regulation.
Comprehensive Cosmetics testing: microbiology, dermatology (patch test), preservative efficacy (challenge test), stability, and package compatibility.
Product classification and Cosmetic safety assessment.
PIF documentation compilation and CPSR preparation.
EU CPNP notification for product launch.
Artwork creation and Cosmetic labeling compliance reviews.
Claims review and substantiation studies.
Strategic Regulatory consulting and intelligence.
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Why Choose Freyr?
End-to-end Cosmetic compliance solutions for effortless EU market access.
Dedicated artwork team to adapt labels to meet Cosmetic labeling requirements under EU regulations.
In-house laboratory testing capabilities for physicochemical, microbiological, stability, and dermatology studies.
Full safety assessment process, from formulation and label review to complete PIF and CPSR preparation, and CPNP submission.
Cost-effective RP services with registered addresses in Germany (EU) and the UK.
Proven expertise in claims review and substantiation to support marketing integrity.
With years of experience guiding brands through the complexities of EU Cosmetic registration, Freyr ensures your products meet all Cosmetic compliance requirements while maintaining speed-to-market. Acting as your RP, we manage everything from CPSR to PIF documentation, labeling, and notification—so you can confidently launch your products in Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
01. What is EU Cosmetic registration?
EU Cosmetic registration is the mandatory process under EU Cosmetic regulation (EC No. 1223/2009) to ensure a product is safe, properly labeled, and notified to the EU’s Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP notification) before being marketed in the EU.
02. Who is the Responsible Person (RP) in EU Cosmetic regulation?
The Responsible Person (RP) is a legal representative based in the EU who ensures Cosmetic compliance with all regulations. The RP maintains the Product Information File (PIF), ensures the Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) is complete, oversees labeling compliance, and handles CPNP notification.
03. What documents are required for EU Cosmetic product registration?
For Cosmetic product registration, you need a complete PIF documentation (including the CPSR), evidence of Cosmetic safety assessment, and product details to complete the CPNP notification. Freyr manages all these steps as part of its end-to-end service.
04. Why is Cosmetic labeling compliance important in the EU?
Proper Cosmetic labeling compliance is critical to meet Cosmetic labeling requirements under EU law. Labels must include product identity, INCI-compliant ingredient list, warnings, manufacturer details, and more. Freyr also provides artwork review to meet these standards.
05. How does Freyr help with EU Cosmetic compliance?
Freyr acts as your Responsible Person (RP), manages PIF documentation, prepares the CPSR, reviews formulations and labels, performs required safety assessments, submits CPNP notification, and ensures full EU Cosmetic compliance for quick EU market access.
06. Do I need a separate registration for each EU member state?
No. Once your Cosmetic product is registered and notified via the CPNP notification, it is valid for all 27 EU member states, plus Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, thanks to the harmonized EU Cosmetic regulation.
07. What testing is required for Cosmetic product registration in the EU?
Cosmetic products must undergo microbiology, dermatology, preservative efficacy, stability, and package compatibility testing as part of the Cosmetic safety assessment to support the CPSR and PIF.