What is the SCPN and is it separate from CPNP?

Yes. Since Brexit, UK cosmetics notifications must be made separately through the UK OPSS portal (Submit Cosmetic Product Notification / SCPN). The EU CPNP no longer covers the UK.

Is UK SCPN notification mandatory?

Yes. All cosmetic products placed on the UK (Great Britain) market must be notified via SCPN before they go on sale. Northern Ireland has different rules and may require EU CPNP.

Do I need both CPNP and SCPN for EU + UK products?

Yes. If you sell into both the EU and Great Britain, you need a separate CPNP filing (EU) and SCPN filing (UK). Many providers offer a bundled EU + UK notification service.

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Market

United Kingdom

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Regulation

UK Cosmetics Regulation

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Turnaround

1–3 business days

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Pricing

Per SKU / per product

How it works

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Tell us how many UK products need notification

Enter the number of SKUs for the UK market and confirm you have a UK Responsible Person in place.
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View per-product fees from providers with access to the OPSS Submit Cosmetic Product Notification portal.
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Receive your UK notification confirmation

Your specialist completes the SCPN filing and provides notification reference confirmation for your records.

What is the SCPN and why is it separate from CPNP?

Since Brexit took effect on 1 January 2021, the UK operates its own cosmetics regulatory framework under the UK Cosmetics Regulation, which is retained EU law closely mirroring EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. The Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) no longer covers products placed on the Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) market. Instead, cosmetics sold in GB must be notified via the UK's Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) portal, operated by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). This means brands selling in both the EU and the UK must maintain two separate notification systems.

What information is required for a UK SCPN notification?

The SCPN notification requirements closely mirror CPNP: product name; category/function; labelling photograph; full product labelling in all languages used; ingredient list with INCI names and concentrations; Responsible Person's details; nanomaterial and CMR information if applicable. The key difference is that a UK Responsible Person established in Great Britain must be in place before or concurrent with the SCPN notification. Northern Ireland has unique rules under the Windsor Framework — products sold in Northern Ireland may still require EU CPNP notification rather than SCPN. Always confirm with your UKRP which portal applies for Northern Ireland distribution.

SCPN notification timing and updates

Like CPNP, UK SCPN notification must be completed before the product is placed on the GB market. There is no pre-market approval or waiting period — the notification takes effect immediately. Updates to the notification are required when product name, formula, labelling, or Responsible Person details change. There is no fixed re-notification cycle, but OPSS may request updated information as part of market surveillance activity. Products sold in GB without a valid SCPN notification are non-compliant and subject to enforcement action by OPSS, including product withdrawal requests.

Managing CPNP and SCPN together

For brands selling into both the EU and UK, the administrative overhead of maintaining two separate notification systems can be significant. Best practice is to appoint an EU RP and a UK RP who both have notification portal access, or to use a service provider who can manage both systems under a single engagement. When formula or labelling changes occur, both notifications must be updated — delays in updating one while the other is current create a compliance gap. On Cruxi Bridge, some providers offer bundled EU + UK notification services that cover both CPNP and SCPN under a single per-product fee.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SCPN and is it separate from CPNP?: Yes. Since Brexit, UK cosmetics notifications must be made separately through the UK OPSS portal (Submit Cosmetic Product Notification / SCPN). The EU CPNP no longer covers the UK.
Is UK SCPN notification mandatory?: Yes. All cosmetic products placed on the UK (Great Britain) market must be notified via SCPN before they go on sale. Northern Ireland has different rules and may require EU CPNP.
Do I need both CPNP and SCPN for EU + UK products?: Yes. If you sell into both the EU and Great Britain, you need a separate CPNP filing (EU) and SCPN filing (UK). Many providers offer a bundled EU + UK notification service.

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