UK Responsible Person for Cosmetic Products
We act as your UK Responsible Person, helping ensure your cosmetic products meet UK cosmetic regulations, documentation, notification and compliance requirements before entering the UK market.
What We Handle
- UK legal representation
- UK authority contact
- PIF availability and maintenance
- CPSR and documentation checks
- SCPN notification support
- Label and compliance oversight
Who Needs a UK Responsible Person?
Any cosmetic product placed on the United Kingdom market must have a designated UK Responsible Person established within the UK in accordance with UK Cosmetic Regulation 2019.
Non-UK Cosmetic Brands
Companies outside the United Kingdom that require a UK Responsible Person before placing cosmetic products on the UK market.
Importers
Businesses importing cosmetic products into the United Kingdom from overseas markets.
Private Label Brands
Brands selling cosmetics under their own name while relying on third-party manufacturers.
Manufacturers Exporting to the UK
Manufacturers supplying cosmetic products directly to UK distributors and retailers.
Online Cosmetic Sellers
E-commerce businesses selling cosmetic products to customers within the United Kingdom.
What Is Included in Our UK Responsible Person Service?
Our UK Responsible Person service helps ensure your cosmetic products remain compliant with UK Cosmetic Regulation 2019 and provides ongoing support for market access and regulatory obligations.
UK Legal Representation
Acting as the designated UK Responsible Person for cosmetic products placed on the UK market.
Product Information File (PIF)
Verification of required documentation and ensuring PIF availability for competent authorities.
Regulatory Compliance
Review of product information, ingredients, labelling and UK compliance requirements.
Authority Communication
Primary point of contact for UK regulatory authorities and compliance requests.
SCPN Notification Support
Guidance and assistance with Submit Cosmetic Product Notification submissions.
Ongoing Compliance Monitoring
Support for regulatory updates, documentation maintenance and post-market obligations.
How Our UK Responsible Person Service Works
A straightforward process designed to help you place cosmetic products on the UK market while meeting Responsible Person obligations under UK cosmetic regulations.
Submit Information
Provide your product details, labels, formula information and available compliance documentation.
Compliance Review
We review documentation and identify any missing requirements before market placement.
UK RP Appointment
Burstein is appointed as the UK Responsible Person and assumes the required regulatory responsibilities.
Compliance Support
We support SCPN notification, authority communication and ongoing regulatory compliance.
What You Receive With Our UK Responsible Person Service
Our UK Responsible Person service provides the legal representation and regulatory support required for cosmetic products placed on the UK market.
Appoint UK Responsible PersonUK Responsible Person Deliverables
We help maintain compliance obligations throughout your product's UK market lifecycle.
Why Choose Burstein as Your UK Responsible Person?
We provide practical regulatory support, an established UK presence and ongoing compliance guidance to help cosmetic brands successfully access and maintain the UK market.
UK-Based Responsible Person
Burstein acts as your designated UK Responsible Person, providing the legal presence required under UK Cosmetic Regulation 2019.
Complete Compliance Support
Beyond UK Responsible Person services, we support PIF documentation, SCPN notifications and ongoing compliance requirements.
Regulatory Authority Communication
We serve as the primary contact point for UK authorities and assist with market surveillance requests and compliance inquiries.
Cosmetic Industry Specialists
Our team supports cosmetic brands, manufacturers, importers and private label companies with practical regulatory expertise focused exclusively on cosmetic products.
UK Responsible Person FAQs
Answers to common questions about UK Responsible Person obligations, cosmetic compliance requirements and placing products on the UK market.
What is a UK Responsible Person?
A UK Responsible Person is the legal entity established in the United Kingdom that assumes responsibility for cosmetic product compliance and notification requirements before products are placed on the Great Britain market.
What are the legal requirements for a UK Responsible Person?
Cosmetic products placed on the Great Britain market must have a designated UK Responsible Person established in the UK. The Responsible Person is responsible for maintaining product documentation, supporting notification requirements and ensuring compliance with UK cosmetic regulations.
Do I need an UK Responsible Person for my cosmetic products?
Yes. Cosmetic products placed on the Great Britain market (England, Scotland and Wales) must have a designated UK Responsible Person established within the United Kingdom. The UK Responsible Person is responsible for ensuring compliance with UK Cosmetic Regulation 2019 before products are placed on the market.
Can Burstein act as my UK Responsible Person?
Yes. Burstein can act as your designated UK Responsible Person and support your compliance obligations before and after market entry. We provide ongoing regulatory support, documentation oversight and assistance with UK cosmetic compliance requirements.
What documents are required for a UK Responsible Person?
Typically this includes a Product Information File (PIF), Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR), ingredient information, labelling details, notification information and supporting compliance documentation required under UK cosmetic regulations.
Does the UK Responsible Person hold my Product Information File?
The UK Responsible Person must ensure that the Product Information File (PIF) is available to competent authorities upon request and maintained in accordance with UK Cosmetic Regulation 2019 requirements.
Can you help with SCPN notification?
Yes. In addition to acting as your UK Responsible Person, we can assist with Submit Cosmetic Product Notifications (SCPN), documentation checks and ongoing compliance requirements related to UK market access.
What is the difference between a UK Responsible Person and an importer?
The UK Responsible Person is the legal entity established within the United Kingdom that ensures cosmetic products comply with UK cosmetic regulations before they are placed on the market. An importer is the company bringing products into Great Britain from overseas. Depending on the supply chain structure, an importer may assume additional regulatory responsibilities unless a UK Responsible Person has been formally designated.
Can a non-UK company sell cosmetics without a UK Responsible Person?
No. Cosmetic products cannot be legally placed on the Great Britain market without a designated UK Responsible Person established within the United Kingdom. The UK Responsible Person is responsible for maintaining compliance documentation, ensuring product safety requirements are met and acting as the contact point for competent authorities.
What happens if UK authorities request documentation?
The UK Responsible Person must be able to provide the Product Information File (PIF) and other required compliance documentation to competent authorities upon request. Burstein supports clients by maintaining documentation availability, assisting with regulatory inquiries and helping address compliance requests when required.
How This Service Fits Into Cosmetic Compliance
Cosmetic compliance is rarely a single service. Most products require several regulatory steps before they can be legally placed on the market. This overview shows where this service fits within the overall compliance process.
Formula Review
CPSR Safety Assessment
Product Documentation & Notification
UK Responsible Person
EU Market Launch
Additional Services That May Support Your Compliance
These services are often used alongside this stage of the compliance process to help ensure your product is fully market-ready.
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We help cosmetic brands meet uk Responsible Person requirements, maintain compliance and prepare products for successful market entry.