Why SCPN Notification Is a Legal Requirement
Legal background
Before a cosmetic product can be placed on the Great Britain market, it must be registered through the Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) portal. The SCPN notification confirms compliance with the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR), including formulation, labelling, and safety requirements, while enabling UK authorities to identify the product and its UK Responsible Person.
The risks of non-compliance
What's at stake without an SCPN notification
Market withdrawal
Products without a valid SCPN notification may be recalled or removed from the Great Britain market.
Financial penalties
Failure to comply with UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR) requirements may result in fines or legal action.
Launch delays
Missing or incomplete SCPN registration can delay product launches and interrupt distribution.
Loss of consumer trust
Regulatory non-compliance can damage your reputation with consumers, distributors, and business partners.
Our services
How Obelis Handles Your SCPN Registration
Acting as your official UK Responsible Person, Obelis UK manages the complete SCPN notification process, ensuring your cosmetic products meet full compliance before reaching the Great Britain market. We prepare and submit your notification via the SCPN portal, confirm the accuracy and completeness of all required details – including formulation data, labelling, and Responsible Person credentials – and serve as your designated point of contact with UK authorities.
Should adverse events or regulatory questions arise, we communicate directly with enforcement bodies on your behalf, providing seamless coordination, timely updates, and comprehensive regulatory support from initial submission through to post-market surveillance.
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Step 1
Appoint Obelis as Your UK RP
Before placing your cosmetic product on the Great Britain market, appoint Obelis UK as your official UK Responsible Person (UK RP).
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Step 2
Verify Product Compliance
We review your formulation, labelling, and regulatory documentation to ensure compliance with the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR).
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Step 3
Submit the SCPN Notification
We prepare and submit your Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN), ensuring all required product and UK RP information is accurate.
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Step 4
Maintain Ongoing Compliance
We remain your regulatory partner, supporting post-market surveillance, adverse event reporting, and ongoing UK cosmetics compliance.
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Compliance for Cosmetics in the United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions
SCPN notification is the mandatory process of registering a cosmetic product through the Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) portal before it can be marketed or sold in Great Britain. Required under the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR), the notification provides UK authorities with essential information about the product, its formulation, labelling, and the appointed UK Responsible Person (UK RP).
Only the appointed UK Responsible Person (UK RP) can submit an SCPN notification on behalf of a manufacturer. The UK RP verifies that the cosmetic product complies with the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR), prepares the required information, and completes the registration before the product is placed on the Great Britain market.
Yes. Every cosmetic product placed on the Great Britain market must be registered through the SCPN portal before it is sold. Without a valid SCPN notification, the product is considered non-compliant and may be subject to market withdrawal, enforcement action, or delays in distribution.
Yes. Acting as your UK Responsible Person, Obelis UK manages the entire SCPN notification process, from reviewing product information and verifying formulation and labelling compliance to submitting the notification and communicating with UK authorities. We also provide ongoing regulatory support, including assistance with post-market obligations and adverse event reporting, helping your cosmetic products remain compliant throughout their lifecycle.