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🇺🇸 FDA-Compliant to 🇪🇺 EU / 🇬🇧 UK-Compliant

Helping US Manufacturers & Brand Owners Enter the EU and UK Cosmetic Markets.

Expanding your cosmetic or personal care brand into the European Union (EU) or United Kingdom (UK) is an exciting opportunity — but being FDA-compliant is not the same as being EU- or UK-compliant.

At Annel, we help US manufacturers and brand owners meet all European and UK cosmetic regulatory requirements, using existing documentation where possible to save time and cost — without unnecessary retesting or duplication.

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Understanding FDA vs EU/UK Compliance

If you're expanding your personal care or beauty brand internationally, understanding EU & UK cosmetic compliance is essential — especially if you're already FDA-compliant in the US.

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
UK Cosmetics Regulation 2020 (SI 2020 No. 1395)

Every cosmetic product placed on the market must have:

A designated Responsible Person (RP or UKRP)

A signed Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR)

A complete Product Information File (PIF)

Label and ingredient compliance

Notification on the CPNP (EU) or SCPN (UK) portal

FDA to EU/UK Cosmetic Compliance – How Annel Helps You Transition

Ingredient Review: Checking all ingredients against Annex II (banned) and Annex III (restricted) lists.

Concentration Check: Verifying formulation concentrations within legal limits.

Testing & Data Verification: Reviewing existing reports and aligning them with EU/UK standards.

Raw Material & Packaging Documentation: Ensuring GMP-compliant documentation (ISO 22716).

CPSR Preparation & Approval: Completed by certified EU/UK safety assessors.

Label Review & INCI Conversion: Converting US labels to EU INCI format.

Label Translation: Providing market-appropriate translations.

Product Registration: Submitting notifications to CPNP or SCPN.

Responsible Person Certification: Providing EU/UK RP/UKRP official designation.

Test Verification and Cost Efficiency

We verify and interpret your existing test results to ensure alignment with EU/UK requirements.

We confirm equivalence of non-EU/UK test methods where possible.

We identify only essential supplementary tests when absolutely necessary.

We coordinate with accepted laboratories if additional testing is needed.

Compliance Timeline

Ingredient and documentation review: 1–2 weeks

Testing and CPSR preparation: 3–5 weeks

Label and registration: 1–2 weeks

Average total: 6–8 weeks

Why Choose Annel

Based in both the EU and UK for complete coverage.

Specialists in US-to-EU/UK cosmetic compliance.

Transparent pricing with multi-SKU discounts.

Dedicated regulatory support and project oversight.

At Annel, we simplify complex regulations — helping US brands enter Europe and the UK confidently, safely, and legally.

Ready to Enter the EU & UK Cosmetic Markets?

Whether you produce skincare, haircare, or personal care products, Annel ensures your cosmetics meet every EU and UK requirement — from ingredient verification to registration and certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is my USP <51> test accepted in the EU or UK?
Not directly. However, we review your existing data and often validate it without duplication.

How long does EU/UK compliance take?
Typically 6–8 weeks depending on available documentation.

What documents do you need?
Ingredient list, formulation, test reports, packaging data and label. We handle the rest.