What Cosmetic Labeling Is Required in the European Union?
Cosmetic labels in the EU must provide information that allows the product to be identified, used correctly, traced, and assessed by authorities when needed.
Resources
Cosmetics Compliance Resources
Concise practical explanations of EU and UK cosmetics compliance topics.
What Is the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal — CPNP?
CPNP is the EU notification portal used before cosmetic products are placed on the EU market.
What Is a Product Information File — PIF?
The Product Information File is the central compliance file for a cosmetic product in the EU and UK frameworks.
What Is a Cosmetic Product Safety Report — CPSR?
The CPSR is the safety assessment required before a cosmetic product is placed on the market.
How Can Cosmetic Brands from Korea, China or Japan Enter the EU Market?
Non-EU cosmetic brands need a structured compliance route before EU market placement.
Do Cosmetic Brands Outside the EU Need an EU Responsible Person?
Cosmetic brands outside the EU generally need an EU-established Responsible Person when placing products on the EU market.
Packaging compliance
PPWR assessment & implementation support
Separate legislation. Separately scoped support. PPWR (EU) 2025/40 is not part of the EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. A CPSR, PIF, CPNP notification or cosmetic Responsible Person appointment does not establish PPWR compliance. Our PPWR services are separately scoped and quoted; they are not automatically included in cosmetics compliance work.
Understand what the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation means for your packaging, which deadlines apply and what evidence to prepare. AsCo Europe supports gap assessments, supplier data, technical documentation, labels, EPR coordination and implementation planning.