Why Choosing the Right UK RP Matters
Legal background
Since 1 January 2021, non-UK manufacturers placing medical devices, IVDs, or custom-made devices on the Great Britain market must appoint a UK Responsible Person (UK RP). Choosing an experienced UK RP helps ensure compliance with UK MDR, supports communication with the MHRA, and protects uninterrupted market access.
The risks of choosing the wrong UK Responsible Person
What's at stake without a reliable UK RP
Loss of market access
Products without a valid UK Responsible Person cannot be legally placed on the Great Britain market.
Labelling non-compliance
Incorrect UK RP information on product labelling may result in regulatory action or product recalls.
Regulatory delays
Missed SCPN notifications or regulatory obligations can lead to delays, penalties, and interrupted sales.
Documentation issues
Incomplete technical documentation may make it difficult to respond to authorities' requests and demonstrate ongoing compliance.
Our services
How Obelis Serves as Your UK Responsible Person
As your designated UK Responsible Person, Obelis UK delivers end-to-end regulatory support for your cosmetic products. We check your formulations, review and adjust your labelling in line with UKCPR Article 19, advise on necessary changes to ingredients or artwork, and manage a smooth SCPN notification process.
Whether your products were already notified through CPNP or need a fresh submission, our regulatory specialists take care of the entire compliance journey, freeing you to focus on growing your brand while we ensure every UK requirement is met.
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Appoint Obelis as Your UK RP
We become your official UK Responsible Person (UK RP), representing your brand and ensuring compliance with the UK Cosmetics Regulation.
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Review Your Products
We assess your formulations, Product Information File (PIF), and product labelling to verify compliance with UK requirements.
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Step 3
Review Your Products
We assess your formulations, Product Information File (PIF), and product labelling to verify compliance with UK requirements.
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Maintain Ongoing Compliance
We provide continuous regulatory support, monitor regulatory changes, and keep your cosmetic products compliant for the Great Britain market.
Related Services
Compliance for Cosmetics in the United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions
Any manufacturer based outside the UK that wants to place cosmetic products on the Great Britain market must appoint a UK Responsible Person (UK RP). Under the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR), the UK RP is legally responsible for ensuring products comply with UK requirements before they are sold in England, Scotland, and Wales.
A UK Responsible Person ensures that cosmetic products comply with the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR) before they enter the Great Britain market. Their responsibilities include managing SCPN (Submit Cosmetic Product Notification) submissions, verifying product labelling, maintaining the Product Information File (PIF), and acting as the official contact with the MHRA and other UK authorities.
Yes. Before a cosmetic product can be placed on the Great Britain market, it must be notified through the Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) portal by the appointed UK Responsible Person. Completing the SCPN notification is a mandatory requirement under the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR).
Yes. Obelis UK acts as your UK Responsible Person, managing the entire compliance process for your cosmetic products. Our regulatory specialists review formulations and product labelling, manage SCPN notifications, ensure compliance with the UK Cosmetics Regulation (UKCR), and provide ongoing regulatory support to help you maintain uninterrupted access to the Great Britain market.