What is EU CPNP registration?

CPNP: Cosmetic Products Notification Portal, Cosmetic Products Notification (CPNP) is an online notification system created by the European Union Cosmetics Regulation EC No/2009 to achieve cosmetic supervision.

Why CPNP Registration?

The European Commission website reported on July 11 that the European Union has many cosmetic brands in the world, and the cosmetic industry is an important industry in the European Union, with more than 4,000 manufacturing enterprises, directly or indirectly creating more than 1.5 million jobs.

In 2009, the European Union formulated new cosmetics regulations, which came into effect on July 11, 2013. The transition period was used to help the industry adapt to the new regulations. After July 11, EU-produced cosmetics sold in the EU market and cosmetics imported from third countries must comply with the new regulations.

The new cosmetic regulations further enhance safety standards and provide consumers with more adequate information. The main changes in the new regulations include the following:

First, the safety standards for cosmetics have been strengthened. Producers need to meet the requirements of the Product Safety Reporting Regulations before placing their products on the market.

The second is to introduce the concept of "responsible person". Before a cosmetic product is marketed, an EU legal person or a natural person must be designated as the responsible person. The responsible person must keep product information files, including product safety assessment information, and be able to provide relevant information during inspections by market surveillance agencies.

and keep updating the information.

The third is the unified notification system for all cosmetics in the EU market. Producers only need to notify the EU Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) once. When an accident occurs,

Staff in the national poison management can see the ingredients of the finished product from the information stored in the database within seconds, and the competent authorities can easily obtain information on all cosmetic products on the EU market for market surveillance.

The fourth is to introduce a serious adverse reaction reporting system. The responsible person is obliged to notify the national competent authority of serious adverse reactions, and the competent authority will also collect information from users and health experts, and is obliged to share the above information with other EU member states.

Fifth, new rules for the use of nanomaterials in cosmetics. Colorants, preservatives, UV filters, including nanomaterials, must be expressly authorized for use. Concerned about nanomaterials without restrictions, such as the European Commission,

A comprehensive security assessment is required at EU level. Nanomaterials must be listed on the ingredient list.

According to Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No/2009, information about cosmetic products needs to be notified in the CPNP online notification system.

1. Starting from July 11, 2013, all cosmetic products must be notified through CPNP

2. This provision also applies to products that have been notified in a single Member State under the Cosmetics Directive/EEC

3. Successful notification does not equate to the product in question meeting the requirements of all other (EC) No/2009 regulations

4. Products should be notified by the responsible person and in certain cases by the relevant distributor

5. The person in charge or the distributor shall provide the required update information in a timely manner

6. The person in charge can delegate the product notification to other relevant units, such as its manufacturer, consultant or accredited testing agency

7. Registration is required for CPNP notification

Some of the entered data will be provided electronically to all relevant agencies for market monitoring, market analysis, assessment and consumer information only.

What products require CPNP registration?

According to Article 13 of the latest EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No/2009, information about cosmetics needs to be notified in the CPNP notification system. And starting from July 11, 2013,

Cosmetics are subject to mandatory CPNP notification before they can be marketed in the EU, but successful notification does not mean that the product can meet the requirements of all other (EC) No/2009 regulations.

Some of the entered data will be made available electronically to all relevant bodies, competent authorities (for market surveillance, market analysis, assessment and consumer information), national poison control centres or similar bodies established by Member States (for medical purposes) .

In the event of an accident, the staff in the national poison management can see the ingredients of the finished product from the information stored in the database within seconds, and the competent authorities can also easily obtain information on all cosmetic products on the EU market to implement market surveillance .

According to the definition of EU regulations, cosmetics are substances or mixtures used in any part of the outside of the human body (skin, hair, nails, lips, and genitals) or teeth and oral mucosa, mainly for cleaning, fragrance or Protective effects,

For the purpose of protecting well-being, beauty or eliminating body odor. Tattoo (Tattoo), Cosmetic Textile (Cosmetic Textile) are also subject to this regulation, but if wigs, false eyelashes and false nails are not subject to cosmetic regulations,

But the glue used falls under the definition of cosmetic.

Products covered under EC/2009 are: creams, masks, lotions and make-up, hair products, deodorants, perfumes, sunscreen products, shaving products, all cosmetics and toiletries, etc.

Responsible persons are required under Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No/2009 and, in certain cases, cosmetic distributors to submit through the CPNP information on products they will market or may market in the EU.

Therefore, both EU responsible persons and EU distributors are required to do CPNP notification.

In short, those who need to be notified by CPNP are: responsible persons (cosmetics manufacturers in the EEA, importers who import cosmetics into the EEA), and cosmetic distributors in the EEA.

What information do I need to provide for CPNP registration?

Information required for routine cosmetic CPNP notification:

(1) EU responsible person information and contact information;

(2) Cosmetics brand/name and product formula;

(3) Product label photos;

(4) Photographs of the packaging;

(5) Country of origin (where imported into the EEA);

(6) The member country market to be sold.

Special attention: For nanomaterials, the notification content of each nanomaterial includes:

(1) Identification method and name (IUPAC), CAS number, EINECS or ELINCS number, non-proprietary trade name;

(2) Specifications, including particle size, physical and chemical properties;

(3) An estimate of the amount of nanomaterials placed on the market each year;

(4) Toxicity data;

(5) Safety data used in related types of cosmetics;

(6) Reasonably foreseeable exposure.

5. Where can CPNP be done? Where is the CPNP recognized by the EU?

As a professional third-party organization, Weida Testing Technology Co., Ltd. can help customers to give priority to reviewing product formulas and labels in the early stage of CPNP to ensure product formula safety (excluding EU banned ingredients or restricted ingredients to ensure safe use) and labels. Complies with the requirements of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No /2009,

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