CPNP

CPNP(Cosmetic Product Notification Portal) All cosmetic products to be distributed in the European market must meet the requirements of Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009, the European Union (EU) cosmetic regulation, and be registered with the CPNP. CPNP is a Cosmetic Product Notification Portal, EC No. Online cosmetic registration portal created according to 1223/2009. Through one registration with CPNP, the ingredients and raw materials of cosmetic products are managed and controlled, and it is possible to enter the entire EU market.

CPNP registration of cosmetic products is done by the responsible person in Europe, the Responsible Person (RP). The RP is the legal officer for cosmetic products distributed in the EU, helping to ensure that the product is well distributed in the European market, and in the event of a problem with the product, the competent authority orders the RP to take action.

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  Registration process

  The CPNP registration process is as follows.

  RP designation

  Cosmetics manufacturers who want to export cosmetics to the European market designate RP, and RP prepares a procedure for registering cosmetic products with CPNP. RP also stores and manages product information files (PIF), and is responsible for post management of cosmetic products in Europe in the future.

  Fill out required documents and labeling

  Cosmetics manufacturers submit information and documents necessary for CPNP registration to RP.

  Product ingredients and label review

  RP reviews product ingredients and labels based on documents submitted by cosmetic manufacturers.

  Product information file (PIF) preparation

  Product information file is a single file that combines all the data necessary to enter the European market. RP creates a product information file based on the reviewed documents.

  CPNP registration

  When all requirements are met, RP registers the cosmetic product with CPNP.

  Product market launch

  Once a registration number is assigned to a cosmetic product from CPNP, the cosmetic product can be distributed in the European market.

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  Required information and documents

  Cosmetics manufacturers must prepare basic and detailed information and labels for cosmetics products to be registered with CPNP.
  
  The information and documents that cosmetic manufacturers must submit to RP are as follows.

  • ✤ Manufacturer information
  • ✤ ISO 22716, GMP certificate
  • ✤ product information
  • ✤ Ingredient mixing ratio
  • ✤ Name of EU member country in which the product will be released
  • ✤ CoA
  • ✤ MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
  • ✤ Product safety, suitability, antiseptic, animal testing, etc.

  Additionally, the cosmetic label must contain the following information :

  • ✤ Basic information of the product
  • ✤ Serial number
  • ✤ Ingredients Table
  • ✤ Weight or volume of the product
  • ✤ Raw material information
  • ✤ Expiration date
  • ✤ Allergy-causing ingredients
  • ✤ How to use and precautions
  • ✤ Origin
  • ✤ RP information

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  CPSR includes

  The Cosmetic Product Safety Report is a document to prove that cosmetics to be registered in CPNP are safe products. The Product Safety Report (CPSR) is prepared by the safety evaluator, and the safety evaluator must have a degree in a related field and have at least 3 years of experience.
  
  The CPSR includes the following information :

  • ✤ Ingredient table
  • ✤ MSDS
  • ✤ CoA
  • ✤ Ingredient mixing ratio
  • ✤ Cosmetic manufacturer and container manufacturer declaration
  • ✤ Draft label
  • ✤ Package image

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  PIF includes

  The Product Information File is a file that combines all the information necessary for the distribution of cosmetic products in the European market and includes the Cosmetic Product Safety Report.
  
  The Product Information File (PIF) contains the following information :

  • ✤ Product description
  • ✤ Product safety report
  • ✤ Manufacturing method GMP conformity (ISO 22716 certificate or GMP)
  • ✤ Product efficacy and evidence (clinical test, etc.)
  • ✤ Animal test data
  • ✤ label