{"product_id":"uk-scpn-product-notification-for-single-product","title":"UK SCPN Product Notification for Single Product","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery cosmetic product made available to consumers in Great Britain must be notified to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) through the Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) service before it reaches the market. This obligation applies to every business regardless of size or sales volume, and the notification must be submitted through a UK-based Responsible Person there is no route to lawful GB sale without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in December 2020, SCPN replaced the EU's Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) for the Great Britain market following the UK's departure from the EU. Northern Ireland continues to follow the EU's CPNP system under the Windsor Framework, so a GB-only SCPN notification does not extend to NI sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is SCPN?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCPN is the UK government's official online notification system, accessed via GOV.UK One Login and overseen by OPSS. Before a Responsible Person can notify a product, they must submit specific information so that authorities including Trading Standards and the National Poisons Information Service can access it quickly in the event of a safety concern, adverse reaction, or recall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInformation OPSS Requires\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the cosmetic product\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full ingredient composition, including any nanomaterials that require specific disclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct identity\u003c\/strong\u003e — name, category and intended function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponsible Person details\u003c\/strong\u003e — name, UK business registration, address and contact information, which must stay up to date on both the SCPN record and the product itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA contact person\u003c\/strong\u003e for the National Poisons Information Service or Trading Standards to reach in the event of an incident\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel and packaging information,\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with your CPSR and PIF documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat We Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerification that your product name, category, formulation and Responsible Person details are complete, accurate and internally consistent with your CPSR and PIF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompilation of the ingredient list in the correct format, including nanomaterial disclosure where relevant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvision of the required National Poisons Information Service \/ Trading Standards contact details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubmission through the SCPN portal on behalf of your Responsible Person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA notification confirmation and record, retained for your PIF and compliance file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelling a cosmetic product in Great Britain without SCPN notification is a legal offence. Under OPSS guidance, non-compliance can result in a fine unlimited in England and Wales, up to £5,000 in Scotland and Northern Ireland and a prison term of up to three months. Beyond the direct legal risk, notification is what allows enforcement authorities and poisons information services to respond quickly and accurately if a safety issue arises with your product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLegal \u0026amp; Regulatory Framework\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOPSS\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Submit cosmetic product notifications (SCPN)\" service, gov.uk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegulation (EC) No 1223\/2009\u003c\/strong\u003e, as retained under Schedule 34, Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019\/696)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 (SI 2013\/1478)\u003c\/strong\u003e — enforcement powers, offences and penalties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponsible Person\u003c\/strong\u003e obligations under the same retained framework, including maintaining accurate, current notification data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Needs This Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK brand owners launching a new single-variant product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImporters and distributors bringing EU or non-UK-manufactured products into Great Britain post-Brexit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsible Persons managing notification for multiple brand or contract-manufacturing clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate-label and white-label businesses launching a single new SKU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrands re-notifying a product after a reformulation or rebrand that changes its identity on the portal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Turnaround\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData collection\u003c\/strong\u003e — product name, category, full INCI formulation, Responsible Person details, and label artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance cross-check\u003c\/strong\u003e — your data is checked against your existing CPSR and PIF for consistency before submission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortal submission\u003c\/strong\u003e — your product is registered on the SCPN portal under your Responsible Person's account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmation \u003c\/strong\u003e— you receive notification confirmation for your records and PIF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your documentation is complete, standard processing is typically completed within a few working days; expedited options are available for urgent launches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDeliverables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSCPN notification confirmation, timestamped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance summary for your Responsible Person's PIF records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a UK Responsible Person to notify on SCPN?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYes. SCPN notification must be submitted by, or on behalf of, a Responsible Person established in the UK. Spectra can act as your UK RP if you don't already have one see our Responsible Person service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this cover Northern Ireland?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNo. Northern Ireland follows the EU's CPNP system under the Windsor Framework see our CPNP notification service for NI or EU sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens if my ingredients change after notification?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou're required to keep your Responsible Person's contact information and the notification data accurate; a material change to the formulation requires the SCPN record to be updated without delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the penalties for not notifying?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUnder OPSS guidance, non-compliance can mean an unlimited fine in England and Wales, a fine of up to £5,000 in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and up to three months' imprisonment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes each product variant need its own SCPN notification?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGenerally yes each distinct formulation, colour or scent is notified individually, though closely related variants sharing an identical base may sometimes be grouped at your Responsible Person's judgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the process take from start to finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOnce your CPSR, formulation data and label artwork are complete and consistent, submission is typically processed within a few working days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Safety Consultants","offers":[{"title":"Standard Delivery (72 Hours)","offer_id":53221684871477,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fast Delivery (48 Hours)","offer_id":53221684904245,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Priority Delivery (24 Hours) 🚀","offer_id":53221684937013,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/2456\/3509\/files\/Cosmetic_Product_Safety_Reports_CPSR_for_Fragrances_Multiple_Fragrances_1.webp?v=1784808062","url":"https:\/\/spectracomply.com\/products\/uk-scpn-product-notification-for-single-product","provider":" Spectra Cosmetic Compliance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}