We act as your EU Responsible Person
Our EU-established entity is named on your pack, holds your file and answers authority requests.
RP mandate
Market · European Union
We take your cosmetics to the EU market.
CSL regulatory specialists act as your EU Responsible Person, prepare your safety report and Product Information File, notify every product on CPNP and check your labels and claims, so you can sell in all 27 member states.
Guires Cosmetic Science Lab
EU Responsible Person for Cosmetics from Guires CSL
Your EU Responsible Person for cosmetics, plus the CPSR, Product Information File and CPNP notification required under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
Start your project with Guires CSL2–6 wkstypical, once test data is complete
27member states from one notification
EU RPwe act as your Responsible Person
10 yrswe hold your PIF after the last batch
Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 · CPNPthe rules we work to. Timelines are indicative and confirmed in your proposal.
What we do for you
Your EU launch, handled end to end.
We do the regulatory work so your team can focus on the launch. Choose the whole service or only the parts you need.
We review your formula
Every ingredient checked against the EU Annexes, CMR updates and new restrictions before you commit.
Compliance reportWe prepare your CPSR
Part A safety data compiled and Part B assessment signed by a qualified safety assessor.
CPSR A + BWe compile and hold your PIF
Product description, CPSR, manufacturing method and GMP statement, proof of claims and animal-testing data, kept for ten years.
Product Information FileWe notify on CPNP
Each product and shade notified on the EU portal before it goes on sale, including nanomaterial notifications where needed.
CPNP referenceWe review your label and claims
INCI list, the expanded fragrance-allergen rules, warnings and local-language needs, and claims against the common criteria.
Label and claims reportWe run the tests the file needs
Stability, challenge testing, microbiology and safety studies through our testing service.
Test reportsWe handle what comes after launch
Serious undesirable effect reports, authority requests, formula changes and Free Sale Certificates.
Post-market supportHow it works
From brief to on-shelf.
Indicative timings once complete data is in hand. We give dates for your products in the proposal.
- Week 1Kick-off
We sign an NDA and the RP agreement and collect your formula and data
- Week 1–2Formula review
Ingredient compliance and a gap list of missing tests
- +4–12 weeksTesting (if needed)
Stability and challenge tests run in parallel
- Week 2–4CPSR and PIF
Safety assessment signed and file compiled
- Week 2–4Label check
Artwork corrected before print
- Week 4–6CPNP notification
Product notified; you receive the reference
What you receive
Your documents.
- RP mandateFrom: act as your EU Responsible Person
- Compliance reportFrom: review your formula
- CPSR A + BFrom: prepare your CPSR
- Product Information FileFrom: compile and hold your PIF
- CPNP referenceFrom: notify on CPNP
- Label and claims reportFrom: review your label and claims
- Test reportsFrom: run the tests the file needs
- Post-market supportFrom: handle what comes after launch
What we need from you
To get started.
- Full formula with percentages (INCI)
- Raw-material specifications and safety data sheets
- Stability and challenge test reports, if you have them
- Packaging material details
- Label artwork and marketing claims
- Manufacturing site and GMP (ISO 22716) statement
Missing something? We run the tests or prepare the documents for you.
Special routes
Things to know early.
Nanomaterials
Nano forms of ingredients need notification six months before launch; we flag them at formula review.
Northern Ireland
Follows EU rules and CPNP, not the GB system.
Packages
Three ways to enter the EU.
Every package is quoted per product after a formula review.
Market entry
For finished products with data in hand.
- Formula review for the market
- Safety file or dossier
- Notification or registration filing
- Local representative role (where we offer it)
Launch ready
For new products that still need testing.
- Everything in Market entry
- Testing the file needs (stability, challenge, safety)
- Label and claims review
- Artwork corrections before print
Compliance partner
For brands selling in several markets.
- Everything in Launch ready
- Regulatory watch for your portfolio
- File updates when formulas or suppliers change
- Renewals, export documents and a named specialist
Questions
Asked before we start.
Do I need an EU Responsible Person?
Yes. Every cosmetic sold in the EU needs a Responsible Person established in the EU, named on the label. We provide this service through our EU-established entity.
How long does it take to get on the EU market?
Around two to six weeks once your test data is complete. If stability or challenge tests are missing, add four to twelve weeks.
Can I use my EU file for the UK?
Most of it. The UK needs its own safety assessment, Responsible Person and SCPN notification, but we adapt the EU file rather than starting again.
What does it cost?
We quote per product after a formula review, because cost depends on ingredients, product type and the data you already hold.
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Start a project
Create your next product with CSL.
Our formulation chemists, testing scientists and regulatory specialists work alongside your team, from the first brief to a market-ready product. Bring a brief, a benchmark or just an idea: a scientist will reply within one working day with next steps and an indicative scope.