Selling cosmetic products in the UK involves more than developing a formula and designing attractive packaging. Businesses also need to understand the regulatory requirements that apply before their products are placed on the market. One important part of the process is SCPN Cosmetic Product Notification, which refers to notifying cosmetic products through the UK government's Submit Cosmetic Product Notifications service.

Understanding the notification process can help cosmetic brands prepare the required information and avoid unnecessary delays.

What Is SCPN?

SCPN stands for Submit Cosmetic Product Notifications. It is the UK notification system used for cosmetic products placed on the Great Britain market.

Before a cosmetic product is made available on the GB market, the relevant notification requirements need to be considered. The notification provides authorities with important information about the cosmetic product.

It is important to understand that notification is only one part of cosmetic compliance. Brands may also need to meet other requirements relating to product safety, labeling, responsible person arrangements, and product information.

Step 1: Identify the Responsible Person

A cosmetic product placed on the Great Britain market needs a responsible person established in the UK. The responsible person has regulatory responsibilities for the product.

Businesses should determine who will act as the responsible person before completing the notification process. This information is required as part of the p