CPNP Notification (KosmetikV)
All cosmetics that are placed on the market in the EU must be displayed or “notified” before they are placed on the market. This is provided for in Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products in Article 13.
The Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) is an online portal that enables standardized and centralized notification of cosmetic products in all member states of the European Union. Every cosmetic product that is placed on the EU market must be registered on this portal.
Our Services for the CPNP Notification
WeHandel is at your side with the CPNP notification and takes on the following tasks for you:
- Initial CPNP registration
- Notification of the contractually specified products in accordance with Articles 13 and 16 of the EU Cosmetics Ordinance
- Structure and management of the product information file (PID)
- Determination and assignment of the contact person
- Communication with the responsible authorities and answering possible queries
- Checking the labeling
Which data is relevant for the CNPN notification?
- Product listing that is subject to / relevant to notification
- Description of the cosmetic product which enables the production information file to be clearly assigned to the cosmetic product
- Safety report with safety assessment
- Description of the manufacturing method and documentation of good manufacturing practice (GMP)
- If applicable, proof of the advertised effect for the cosmetic product
- Original label and photo of the product packaging
- Data on any animal experiments carried out, regardless of whether they were carried out by the manufacturer, distributor or supplier and were related to the development or safety assessment of the cosmetic product or its components. This also includes all animal testing to comply with third country legislation.
- Framework recipe / detailed product recipe
- Member States of the EU in which the product is placed on the market
Note: To assign WeHandel as an authorized representative, an additional power of attorney is required so that we can act on behalf of you.
In addition to the CPNP notification, we can also offer other related services:
Organization of laboratory tests
Product safety assessment incl. report
Preparation of the GMP
Preparation of labels
Translation tasks
Import into the EU
As the responsible person, the importer must report the import of cosmetics to the competent supervisory authority. This must appear on the product with name and an address based in the EU. In addition, the country of origin must be indicated. The responsible person must ensure that all legal regulations are complied with. If a cosmetic product is already properly on the market in one EU country, it can also be marketed in other EU countries. However, there are still individual regulations that need to be complied with, such as the information in the national language.
Important: If you import your cosmetic products from a third country into the EU, you must be able to present the CPNP reference number as well as the product safety report and the material safety data sheet MSDS for customs clearance.