I sell in the UK too—do I need a separate UK Responsible Person?

## I Sell in the UK Too—Do I Need a Separate UK Responsible Person? **Often, yes. Great Britain has a separate notification service and UK RP establishment requirement for GB.** So many brands operate with EU RP + UK RP (and dual labeling/notification strategy where required). ### The Post-Brexit Reality After Brexit, the UK (Great Britain) has its own cosmetics regulatory system separate from the EU: - ✅ **UK has its own Responsible Person requirement** for Great Britain - ✅ **UK has its own notification system** (not CPNP) - ✅ **EU RP cannot cover UK** (post-Brexit) - ✅ **Separate compliance is required** for EU and UK markets ### EU vs. UK Requirements | Aspect | EU | UK (Great Britain) | |--------|----|----| | **RP Requirement** | EU-established RP required | UK-established RP required | | **Notification System** | CPNP | UK notification system | | **Regulation** | Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 | UK Cosmetics Regulation | | **Coverage** | EU/EEA countries | Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) | **Note:** Northern Ireland follows EU rules due to the Northern Ireland Protocol. ### Dual Market Strategy **For EU + UK Sales:** - ✅ EU RP for EU/EEA markets - ✅ UK RP for Great Britain market - ✅ Separate notifications (CPNP for EU, UK system for GB) - ✅ Dual labeling may be required - ✅ Separate PIFs may be needed ### UK RP Requirements **UK Responsible Person must:** - Be established in Great Britain - Submit UK notifications - Maintain UK compliance documentation - Serve as contact point for UK authorities - Handle UK-specific obligations ### Practical Considerations **For EU + UK Sales:** 1. **Appoint Both RPs** - EU RP and UK RP 2. **Separate Notifications** - CPNP for EU, UK system for GB 3. **Dual Labeling** - May need separate labels or dual labeling 4. **Separate Documentation** - May need separate PIFs 5. **Coordinate Compliance** - Ensure both markets are compliant ### UK Market Checklist For UK (Great Britain) market: - [ ] UK-established Responsible Person appointed - [ ] UK notification submitted - [ ] UK compliance documentation maintained - [ ] UK labeling requirements met - [ ] UK authorities can contact RP - [ ] UK-specific obligations understood ### Common Scenarios **Scenario 1: EU Only** - EU RP only - CPNP notification - EU compliance **Scenario 2: UK Only** - UK RP only - UK notification - UK compliance **Scenario 3: EU + UK** - EU RP + UK RP - CPNP + UK notification - Dual compliance ### Northern Ireland Consideration **Northern Ireland:** - Follows EU rules (due to Northern Ireland Protocol) - EU RP can cover Northern Ireland - CPNP notification covers Northern Ireland - Different from Great Britain requirements ### Best Practices 1. **Understand Both Systems** - Know EU and UK requirements 2. **Appoint Appropriate RPs** - EU RP for EU, UK RP for GB 3. **Separate Notifications** - Submit to both systems 4. **Coordinate Compliance** - Ensure both markets are compliant 5. **Plan Labeling** - Consider dual labeling needs ### Questions to Ask 1. **"Do I need separate RPs for EU and UK?"** - Yes, for Great Britain you need UK RP 2. **"Can my EU RP also cover UK?"** - No, post-Brexit UK requires UK-established RP 3. **"What about Northern Ireland?"** - Northern Ireland follows EU rules 4. **"Do I need separate notifications?"** - Yes, CPNP for EU, UK system for GB ### Next Steps 1. Determine your target markets (EU, UK, or both) 2. Understand requirements for each market 3. **[Compare EU Cosmetics Responsible Person providers & request quotes](https://cruxi.ai/regulatory-directories/cosmetics_rp)** - Find providers for EU and/or UK markets --- *Written by **Lo H. Khamis**, Regulatory Experts. [Connect on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lo-h-khamis) for regulatory guidance.* ### Official Sources: - [Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32009R1223) - [UK Cosmetics Regulation](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cosmetics-regulation-in-great-britain)