A UK Responsible Person (UKRP) is a legal 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.
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.
At UKRepMed, we offer a full suite of services to fulfil the UKRP role effectively, including:
1. Regulatory Compliance Assessment
We conduct thorough reviews of your product formulations, safety assessments, and labelling to ensure compliance with UK regulations, ensuring they are manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
2. Product Information File (PIF) Management
Our team compiles and maintains a comprehensive PIF for each product, containing safety assessments, product descriptions, and evidence of claimed effects. We ensure it is readily accessible for inspection by UK authorities for at least 10 years after the last batch is placed on the market.
3. SCPN Notification
We handle the submission of product information to the Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) portal, which is mandatory before placing the products on the UK market.
4. Labelling Review & Claims
We check that your product labels meet all UK requirements, including necessary information such as the UKRP’s name and address, ingredient lists and appropriate warnings. We ensure that any claims made are substantiated.
5. Adverse Effects Monitoring and Reporting
Our team monitors and manages the reporting of any serious undesirable effects associated with your products, liaising with the Office for Product Safety and Standards OPSS as necessary.
6. Ongoing Regulatory Support: We stay abreast of regulatory changes and provide continuous support to ensure your products remain compliant throughout their lifecycle.
We work quickly to review your products, to ensure your cosmetics comply with UK regulations and reach the market smoothly. Our hassle-free process can be completed in five easy steps:
1. Assessment
We efficiently review your product portfolio and business model to define scope.
2. Feedback
If your documents are in order, we proceed. If not, we guide you on what you need.
3. Quote and Contract
We quote for our UKRP service and send the service agreement for signature.
4. Set up
We create your file, set up cosmetovigilance procedures, submit product notifications and review labels.
5. Completion
Once notifications and labels are compliant and PIFs are in place, your products can be placed on the UK market.
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.
We pride ourselves on being competitively priced. Our UKRP service for Cosmetics is available from as little as £250 per year. Contact us today and take the first step towards selling your products in the UK.