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Northern Ireland Cosmetics: Cosmetic compliance guides

Plain-English guides to UK, EU and US cosmetic rules: safety reports, notifications, labelling, ingredients and shelf life. Written and checked by qualified safety assessors.

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Northern Ireland Cosmetics

What Is a Responsible Person for Cosmetics? (UK & EU Guide)

CPSR & Safety Reports

8 juli 2026 6 min read

Wat is een Verantwoordelijke Persoon voor Cosmetica? (Gids voor VK & EU)

Learn what a Cosmetic Responsible Person (RP) is, their legal duties, and why every cosmetic sold in the UK and EU must have one. Discover UK vs EU RP requirements, Brexit changes, third-party RP services, and common compliance mistakes.

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SCPN vs CPNP: Notifying Cosmetics in the UK vs EU

6 juli 2026 5 min read

SCPN vs CPNP: Melden van cosmetica in het VK versus de EU

SCPN and CPNP both register cosmetic products before sale but cover different markets. Learn the key differences, Responsible Person requirements, Northern Ireland rules, and when you need one or both notifications.

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