Most Cosmetic Brands Are Non-Compliant, so We Make Sure You’re Not
Compliance isn’t just paperwork. It’s your legal responsibility.
As a manufacturer, we don’t sit on the sidelines, we take accountability for every product we help bring to market.
We build compliance in from the start, so you can sell with confidence.
Compliance can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to launch or grow a brand at the same time. There’s a lot to cover, from safety assessments and product files to labelling and registrations, and knowing what applies to your product isn’t always clear.
Unlike a typical compliance consultant, we formulate, produce and bring cosmetics to market ourselves. That means we understand the full product lifecycle — from ingredient sourcing and lab testing to packaging and portal registration. Nothing gets missed because we’ve lived every step of it.
Choose the package that works for you:
Section 3 – Compliance Packages
ENTRY
Compliance Review & Registration- SCPN registration
- PIF review
- Label check
- No fixes
- No ongoing support
BUILD
Compliance Build- Full PIF build
- CPSR coordination
- Compliance fixes
- ⚠ One-off only
- No ongoing support
PARTNER ★
Compliance Partner- Full PIF build INCLUDED (year 1)
- Ongoing updates & maintenance
- Quarterly reviews
- Priority support
- ✓ Stay compliant long-term
Not sure which package is right for you? Book a free half-hour call and we’ll talk through your products and point you in the right direction.
Formulation & CPSR
- We offer Bespoke Formulation Services to help create your vision along with product production Or we can assist you to take your own formulations through the compliance process
- Full CPSR, Stability and Preservative Efficacy Testing for aqua based products.
UK & EU Cosmetic Responsible Person
- All cosmetics placed on the UK and EU market must have an appointed RP, this is the person that has the legal responsibility to ensure compliance is met.we only act as a responsible person for products formulated and manufactured by essench cosmetics Ltd, This is a complementary service with all our existing cosmetics available in our White Label Range.
- We complete both UK and EU CPNP registrations
- Manufacturing files – All manufacturing processes must comply with ISO 22716:2007 guidelines and complete relevant good manufacturing documents to prove compliance along with ongoing BN and production information.
Consultancy Services
Responsible Person Explained
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What does RP (Responsible Person) mean?
As defined in Article 4 of Regulation EC No 1223/2009, a Responsible Person is a legal or natural person who ensures the compliance of each cosmetic product in the EU market with relevant obligations as set forth in this Regulation.
RP Responsibilites
PIF File
Material safety data sheets and certificate of analysis for all raw ingredients are required and must be updated for every batch of ingredients purchased including allergen declarations. These documents must be readily available for any audit of compliance verification. A product manufacturing file is also required to record and maintain BN information, all products must have traceability.
Label Compliance
When registering a product on the market a label file must be included during registration to ensure label compliance is met. We have our design services on hand to assist with label requirements. If we are acting as your RP and you are providing your own label you must prove a PDF format of all labels for production registration including a photo of the finished product.
UK & EU Cosmetic Portal Registrations
Since Brexit there are some vital changes to comply with both regulations. The Uk and EU portal is no longer a combined service and each one has its own requirements.
- UK – products can only be sold if the product has a designated UK RP with a registered UK address.
- EU including NI – Products can only be sold if a designated EU RP is assigned to the products with an EU registered address. Products with a UK address are no longer permitted to be sold in the EU.
Essench is registered for both UK and EU as a dedicated Responsible Person. Our team can cover both of these areas on your behalf, or alternatively assist with your own registration for either territory. Please note that our details cannot be used to act as the RP for products we have not manufactured and quality-monitored.
It is a criminal offence to place a product on the market that does not comply with all the relevant laws. Its amazing how many products we see or discussions we’ve had where brand owners have had good intentions to adhere to compliance but unfortunately received the wrong guidance and realised that product has not been registered at all. This can result in heavy fines and in serious cases, imprisonment, if that product has caused harm.
Want a free consultation?
We provide a free half hour call to discuss your requirements in depth and see how we can support you through the process.