CPNP & SCPN Notification
Complete your final regulatory step before placing cosmetic product on the market. Our CPNP and SCPN Notification service ensures accurate and compliant submission through the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) for the EU and the Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN portal) for the UK.
Notification is mandatory prior to market entry. These systems require you to upload key product data used for market surveillance, safety monitoring, and rapid access by authorities, including poison centers. We manage the full CPNP notification and SCPN notification process on your behalf, ensuring all required information is correctly compiled and submitted.
Key benefits:
- Accurate and compliant submissions. Fully aligned with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and UK Cosmetics Regulation (Schedule 34) requirements.
- Faster time-to-market. Efficient handling of CPNP and SCPN processes.
- Reduced regulatory risk. Pre-checks minimise errors, delays, and potential compliance issues.
- End-to-end support. From data review to successful notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
In practice, all three terms usually refer to the same step. “CPNP notification” is the official term under EU Regulation 1223/2009. It means submitting your product details to the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) before placing it on the EU market.
“CPNP registration” is commonly used in everyday language to describe this process, while “CPNP certification” is misleading — no certificate or approval is issued, only a confirmation that your notification has been submitted.
CPNP applies to the European Union, while SCPN applies to Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales). Although similar in structure, they are separate systems and require individual submissions.
Yes. Both CPNP (EU) and SCPN (UK) notifications are legal requirements. You must complete the notification before your cosmetic product can be placed on the market.
If this requirement is not met, national competent authorities may take enforcement action. This can include requests to withdraw or recall the product from the market, temporary sales bans, or financial penalties, depending on the Member State.
Yes. We can provide guidance on CPNP and SCPN portal requirements, so you can notify your products with confidence.
At the end of notification process you will receive a CPNP/SCPN reference number which you should keep in your product PIF file so that you can quickly and easily find it upon request by the authorities.
No, notification process is one-sided and doesn’t mean any official approval for sales. The Responsible Person (RP) remains entirely legally responsible for ensuring the product is safe and compliant.
We understand that speed-to-market is a competitive advantage. We will work with you to a timeline that meets your needs, ensuring your project remains on track for its scheduled launch.