Responsible Person
An EU-established Responsible Person supports PIF availability, compliance obligations, label review and authority communication.
EU cosmetics compliance
EU Compliance
Before EU market placement, Korean nail products require Responsible Person arrangements, CPNP notification, PIF, CPSR, ingredient review, label review and post-market readiness.
Key requirements
CPNP notification
CPNP is the EU cosmetic product notification portal. Products must be notified before EU market placement.
PIF
The Product Information File includes product description, CPSR, manufacturing information, proof of claimed effects, animal testing statement where applicable, label data and supporting documents.
CPSR
The Cosmetic Product Safety Report is prepared by a qualified safety assessor and evaluates finished-product safety.
Ingredient review
INCI, restricted ingredients, prohibited ingredients and warning needs are checked.
Label review
Responsible Person address, ingredients, nominal content, product function, precautions, batch and language expectations are reviewed.
Stability and microbiological quality
Depending on product type, stability and microbiological quality evidence may be required.
Traceability
Batch identification and traceability must be maintained.
Post-market compliance
Authority requests, consumer questions, undesirable effects and document maintenance must be handled.
Timing and inputs
Notification and PIF preparation depend on completeness of formulation, raw-material data, label material and test data. Stability testing can take several months and may run in parallel. Similar product lines can sometimes be handled more efficiently, but this must be assessed case by case.
TPO, Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide, CAS 75980-60-8, is prohibited in EU cosmetic products from 1 September 2025.
This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Compliance must be assessed case by case.
Next step
Discuss the European entry path for your Korean nail brand.
Share product type, formula availability, label material, target countries and current readiness so the next step can be reviewed.