What is the EU CPNP?
What is the CPNP?
CPNP (Cosmetics Products Notification Portal) is an online notification system for the implementation of Regulation Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products.
When do I need to submit information to the CPNP?
Regulation (EC) N° 1223/2009 (Article 13) states that any cosmetic product must be systematically notified on this portal before the product is placed on the market and after having fulfilled all of the provisions of the Regulation. No particular moment is specified.
You also have an obligation to make a new product notification before placing it on the market.
However, for the notification of products containing nano-materials (Article 16), you must do it 6 months before placing them on the EU market.
Who can notify a cosmetic product on the CPNP?
Since the regulation 1223/2009 on cosmetics products came into force in July 2013, a Responsible Person (RP) must be designated for each cosmetic product placed on the EU market. The Responsible Person(RP) is required to submit certain information about cosmetic products and product specifications to the CPNP.
The RP is a legal or natural person established within the European Community. The Responsible Person may be a manufacturer, importer or distributor, also a consultant like Cosmereg.
Who can access the CPNP?
The CPNP is not open to the public. The CPNP is making the information available to the competent authorities for the purpose of monitoring the market, analyzing market, evaluating and informing consumers.
The CPNP is accessible to:
- Competent Authorities: for the purpose of market monitor, market analysis, assess and consumer information
- European Poison Control Centers: for the purposes of medical treatment
- Cosmetic product Responsible Persons: when notifying cosmetic products
- Distributors of cosmetic products: when notifying cosmetic products
For more information about CPNP notification and Responsible Person service, please contact our EU cosmetic regulatory experts by phone on +44 2033182439 for Europe and for North America please dial +1 646 513 2815 or send an email here.
