Label Requirements – Brand Protection and Avoiding Mistakes
Legal background
A compliant cosmetic label is required under the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR) before a product can be placed on the Great Britain market. Since the UK labelling transition ended on 31 December 2025, all cosmetic products must display the required UK-specific labelling, including the UK Responsible Person details and other mandatory information.
The consequences of incorrect cosmetic labelling
Why compliant labels protect your brand
Delayed SCPN registration
Incorrect or incomplete labels can delay Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) registration and product launches.
Market restrictions
Non-compliant labels may result in customs blocks, product recalls, or removal from the Great Britain market.
Regulatory penalties
Failure to comply with the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR) may lead to fines or enforcement action.
Brand reputation
Labelling errors can reduce consumer confidence and damage your brand's reputation.
Our services
Following UK Cosmetic Labelling Rules
From ingredient lists to RP details, we handle every detail. As your UK Responsible Person, Obelis UK ensures all label requirements are met. We verify product names, ingredient listings, shelf life, country of origin (e.g. replacing “Made in EU” with a specific country), and RP details.
We guide you through label layout and artwork compliance, ensuring that all inner and outer packaging clearly displays the UK RP name and address. Our consultants collaborate with your design and regulatory teams to guarantee a smooth SCPN notification and error-free label compliance, before your products reach UK shelves.
If you’re wondering how to get the label review process started, we make it simple. Obelis UK delivers accurate, reliable guidance to ensure your labels are market-ready without delay.
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Step 1
Review Your Artwork
We assess your cosmetic labels against the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR) and identify any compliance gaps.
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Step 2
Verify Mandatory Information
We check the UK Responsible Person details, ingredient list, product function, country of origin, shelf life, and all required labelling elements.
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Step 3
Update Your Labels
We provide clear recommendations and work with your team to ensure your artwork meets all UK-specific labelling requirements.
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Step 4
Approve for Market Access
Once your labels are compliant, we support SCPN notification and ensure your cosmetic products are ready for the Great Britain market.
Related Services
Compliance for Cosmetics in the United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR), every cosmetic product sold in Great Britain must display mandatory information on its label. This includes the UK Responsible Person’s name and address, the product function where necessary, the ingredient list, precautions for use, batch number, nominal content, shelf life or Period After Opening (PAO), and the country of origin where applicable.
Although many labelling requirements remain similar, the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR) has specific rules that differ from the EU, particularly regarding the UK Responsible Person details, country-of-origin declarations, and products placed on the Great Britain market. Manufacturers should review their labels carefully to ensure compliance with UK-specific requirements.
A cosmetic label review is strongly recommended before completing Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN). Verifying that your product artwork meets the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR) helps prevent notification delays, regulatory findings, product recalls, and barriers to placing your cosmetic products on the Great Britain market.
Yes. Obelis UK, acting as your UK Responsible Person, reviews your cosmetic labels to ensure they comply with the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR). We verify mandatory label information, UK Responsible Person details, ingredient listings, country-of-origin declarations, and artwork, helping you achieve smooth SCPN notification and lawful market access in Great Britain.