If you’re a cosmetics manufacturer based outside the UK aiming to sell products in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales), appointing a UK Responsible Person (UKRP) is a legal requirement under the UK Cosmetics Regulation. At UKRepMed, we specialize in providing comprehensive UKRP services to help you navigate regulatory obligations and successfully bring your products to the UK market.
A UK Responsible Person is a legal or natural person established in the UK who ensures that each cosmetic product placed on the market complies with the relevant regulations. This role is mandated by the UK Cosmetics Regulation, which mirrors many aspects of the EU’s Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 but is tailored for the UK market post-Brexit.
Key responsibilities of a UKRP include:
Product Compliance: Ensuring that cosmetic products meet safety requirements and are manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Product Information File (PIF): Maintaining a comprehensive PIF for each product, containing safety assessments, product descriptions, and evidence of claimed effects.
Labelling and Claims: Verifying that product labels include necessary information such as ingredients, warnings, and the UKRP’s name and address, and that any claims made are substantiated.
Notification: Submitting product information to the Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) portal before the product is placed on the market.
Adverse Effects Reporting: Monitoring and reporting any serious undesirable effects to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).
At UKRepMed, we offer a full suite of services to fulfill the UKRP role effectively:
We conduct thorough reviews of your product formulations, safety assessments, and labelling to ensure compliance with UK regulations.
Our team compiles the PIF for each product, ensuring it is readily accessible for inspection by UK authorities for at least 10 years after the last batch is placed on the market.
We handle the submission of product information to the SCPN portal, this is mandatory before placing the products on the UK market
We check that your product labels meet all UK requirements, including the presence of the UKRP’s name and address, ingredient lists, and appropriate warnings.
Our team monitors and manages the reporting of any serious undesirable effects associated with your products, liaising with the OPSS as necessary.
We stay abreast of regulatory changes and provide continuous support to ensure your products remain compliant throughout their lifecycle.
Expertise: Our team has extensive experience in UK cosmetics regulations and stays updated on any legislative changes.
Dedicated Support: We offer personalised assistance tailored to your specific products and business needs.
Efficiency: We ensure timely compliance, helping you avoid market entry delays.
Transparency: We provide clear communication and detailed documentation at every step.
Ensure your cosmetics comply with UK regulations and reach the market smoothly. Contact UKRepMed today to appoint us as your UK Responsible Person and take the first step towards marketing your product in Great Britain.