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UK-EU Divergence Tracker
Post-Brexit regulatory differences for cosmetics
⚖️ Body Weight Default
🇪🇺
60 kg
EU Default
🇬🇧
70 kg
UK Default
Impact: Different Margin of Safety (MoS) calculations. A product safe at EU 60kg may calculate differently at UK 70kg.
👤 Responsible Person
🇪🇺
EU RP
Must be established in EU. Notify via CPNP.
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UK RP
Must be established in UK/NI. Notify via SCPN.
Selling in both markets requires BOTH an EU RP and a UK RP.
⚠️ UK-Specific CMR Substances
64 New Entries
UK Schedule 2 entries 1680-1743
Placement deadline
Apr 20, 2025
Sell-through deadline
Oct 20, 2025
Full Comparison
| Aspect | 🇪🇺 EU | 🇬🇧 UK | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation | EC 1223/2009 | UK Cosmetics Regulation 2009 | Separate legal frameworks |
| Body Weight | 60 kg | 70 kg | Different MoS calculations |
| Notification Portal | CPNP | SCPN | Dual notifications required |
| Responsible Person | EU-based | UK-based | Two RPs needed for both markets |
| CMR Substances | EU Annex II | UK Schedule 2 (+64 new) | UK has additional restrictions |
| 56 New Allergens | July 2026/2028 | Not adopted yet | Potential future divergence |
| Microplastics Ban | 2027-2035 | Under review | UK may follow different timeline |
| Northern Ireland | Follows EU rules (Windsor Framework) | Special consideration needed | |
Practical Guidance
Selling in Both Markets?
- ✓ Appoint both EU RP and UK RP
- ✓ Notify on both CPNP and SCPN
- ✓ Use 60 kg for MoS (stricter)
- ✓ Comply with UK CMR deadlines
- ✓ Maintain two PIFs (EU + UK)
Key Actions
- 1. Review products for 64 UK CMR substances
- 2. Update safety assessments for 70 kg UK
- 3. Ensure UK RP arrangements in place
- 4. Monitor NI special requirements
- 5. Track future allergen/microplastics divergence
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