Methodology — how this tool checks CPNP notification and Responsible Person obligations
This page documents what the Cosmetic CPNP & Responsible Person Checker actually does, what it explicitly does not do, and when you should use it versus a paid compliance service.
What this tool does
The tool runs a deterministic rule check against your declared jurisdictions and product attributes. It returns a per-jurisdiction verdict ledger covering notification portal, Responsible Person location, and the action you need to take. The verdict is structural — it is rule-derived, not a green / red compliance certification.
Decision dimensions covered
- Notification mandate per jurisdiction (CPNP / SCPN / both)
- Responsible Person location (EU / UK / both)
- Dual-RP requirement when GB and any EU market are both selected
- Pre-2021 GB CPNP remediation flag (31 March 2021 deadline)
- Northern Ireland routing under the Windsor Framework
- Nanomaterial 6-month pre-notification trigger (Art. 16)
- CMR 1A/1B Annex II / III restriction warning
- Channel coverage (commercial, samples, influencer PR sends)
What this tool does NOT do
- It does not give legal advice. The verdict is a rule-derived decision aid, not an opinion.
- It does not certify CPNP submission, SCPN submission, or Responsible Person appointment. CPNP / SCPN portals require account registration and dossier upload separately.
- It does not assemble or validate the Product Information File (PIF) required by Art. 11. PIF assembly is the Responsible Person's ongoing obligation.
- It does not replace a qualified Responsible Person service or legal counsel. If you need a written sign-off, retain a qualified provider.
- It does not store your inputs on a server. All computation runs in your browser.
Source of truth
The detected mandates are scoped to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products (Art. 4, 5, 11, 13, 16), UK SI 2013/1478 (Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations) as amended post-Brexit, and the Windsor Framework treatment of Northern Ireland.
Disclaimer
This tool reports a per-jurisdiction CPNP / SCPN and Responsible Person verdict against Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, UK SI 2013/1478 and the Windsor Framework. It is NOT legal advice and does NOT certify that your product is compliant. National penalty regimes and Annex II / III restricted-substance lists evolve. For a written compliance opinion, consult a qualified Responsible Person service or legal counsel. You remain solely responsible for the cosmetics you place on the EU and UK markets.
When to use this tool versus a paid compliance service
The right tool depends on what stage you are in and what you need to walk away with.
Use this tool
Use this tool when you want a free, deterministic per-jurisdiction read on whether CPNP / SCPN notification and a Responsible Person are required — before you spend on a compliance service.
Use a paid service
Use a paid Responsible Person provider or legal counsel when you need a designated RP on file, a Safety Assessment (Annex I), the Product Information File assembled, or a defensible audit trail you can show a national authority.
If you are unsure, default to the paid review. CPNP / SCPN notification is one piece of a wider cosmetic compliance picture.