Introduction

The UK Cosmetics Regulation 2020 (SI 2020/1466) requires all cosmetic products on the UK market to have an SCPN (Submission Cosmetic Product Notification) Product Notification. After Brexit, the UK replaced the EU's CPNP portal with its own SCPN system. Each cosmetic product, or range of products, requires individual notification to the OPSS (Office for product Safety Standards) prior to sale or distribution.

At Phoenix Safety Consultants, we assist clients with the SCPN notification system and provide all the necessary regulatory support. Brand owners, importers and manufacturers can confidently achieve and maintain full UK cosmetic product safety compliance, with all documentation being seamlessly integrated, and legal support being executed to ensure alignment with assurance documentation like the cosmetic product safety report (CPSR) and Product Information File (PIF).

What Is SCPN Product Notification?

The Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) portal is part of an official database created by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). This portal became available with the UK Cosmetics Regulation 2020 which kept the structure of the EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 but localized the enforcement within the UK.

SCPN is the central registry for all cosmetic products in the UK market. Prior to supplying or advertising any cosmetic product, the Responsible Person is to upload specific product information which includes formulation data, category classification, label images, and emergency contact info. This is to guarantee the UK enforcement authorities and poison centres access to vital safety information which could be needed during an incident or enforcement investigation.

Every notification connects to the specific product's CPSR and PIF which allows traceability to the Responsible Person, Importer and Manufacturer. Each formulation/variant, shades, scents, or even sizes requires a distinct entry.

Why It’s Required

According to Article 13 of the UK Cosmetic Regulation 2020, all cosmetic products must be notified under the SCPN before being entered on the UK market. This legally binding regulation guarantees consumers receive only verified and safety assessed cosmetics.

Not completing your SCPN notification may result in:

• OPSS or local Trading Standard officers taking Compliance Action.
• Seizure of your product, and withdrawal of your product from the retail or online store.
• Civil prosecution or fines.
• Removal of your Responsible Person status.

SCPN processing shows that a product has been issued a cosmetic product safety report (CPSR) and the Responsible Person has ensured compliance to all safety, labeling and containing restrictions defining and outlining in Annex II and Annex III.

Should your cosmetics be imported or from private labeling, SIPN registration is a legal way to show and demonstrate due diligence and full compliance to UK product safety requirements.

What Phoenix Safety Consultants Provides

Phoenix Safety Consultants provides a fully managed, safe, and compliant SCPN submission service. Our regulatory experts and toxicologists take care to ensure that every submission notification is complete and adheres to all OPSS submission standards.

Our service offers:

• Document and Formula Verification
  • Review of your cosmetic product safety report CPSR for completeness and assess validity.
  • Verification of ingredient lists against Annex II (Prohibited Substances) and Annex III (Restricted Substances).
• Label and Packaging Compliance Check
  • Examination of product labels for conformity with Article 19 of UK Cosmetic Regulation.
  • NOTE: Claims verification, nominal content, batch coding, and Responsible Person details.
• SCPN Portal Submission
  • Product data is submitted to the OPSS SCPN system.
  • Variant specific (e.g., shades, scents, or formulations) details entered.
  • Responsible Person linkage and emergency contact.
• Integration with CPSR and PIF
  • Notification is cross-referenced with your existing Product Information File (PIF).
  • Document traceability for audits or inspections.
• Submission Proof and Compliance Record
  • Official SCPN submission confirmation.
  • Compliance record is added to your internal quality and safety systems.

Our group makes sure that all data management confidentiality and data security protocols and standards are followed. Every submission to our group is reviewed independently and prior to approval by one of our qualified compliance specialists.

Who Needs This Service

A Product SCNP Notification is required by law for every cosmetic product that is sold or distributed in the UK. This obligation applies for all entities defined as the Responsible Person under the UK Cosmetic Regulation 2020 which includes:

• Manufacturers of cosmetics sold or produced in the UK.
• Importers of cosmetic goods from outside the UK or from the EU.
• Private label and white-label brands (brands that sell cosmetics under their own name)
• Distributors or retailers that act as Responsible Person for imported brands.

SCPN Regulations apply to all categories of cosmetics including:

• Skin care (creams, lotions, serums)
• Hair care (shampoos, conditioners, and treatments)
• Fragrances and perfumes
• Makeup and color cosmetics
• Body care and hygiene
• Children’s or baby cosmetics (also includes regulatory Children Product Certificate (CPC) requirements)

Notification must be completed in accordance with the law, otherwise, the Responsible Person is subject to enforcement action for breach of UK cosmetic law.

Deliverables and Turnaround

Phoenix Safety Consultants aims to provide fast, precise, and compliant SCPN Submissions with little admin effort needed on your behalf.

Completion time: 1–3 working days from receipt of your documentation.

Deliverables include:

• Verified SCPN Portal Submission to OPSS
• Submission confirmation and reference ID
• Submission integration with CPSR and PIF documentation
• Recorded audit trail of secure data storage

Price Range: £15.00 - £145.00

Pricing is based on whether you're submitting a single variant or multiple variants and the complexity of the supporting documentation and ingredient data.

As requested, all records are securely archived for post-market surveillance or inspection requests from OPSS or Trading Standards.

Compliance and Call to Action

UK Cosmetic Regulation 2020 makes regulatory compliance a legal requirement. Phoenix Safety Consultants provides a compliant, documented, and auditable SCPN submission service adhering to UK and post-Brexit UK cosmetic safety regulations.

To avoid penalties, recalls, and enforcement actions, work with those who have a deep understanding of the compliance framework to ensure your products are registered and compliant before hitting the market.

For your SCPN to legal UK standards, contact Phoenix Safety Consultants.

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