Responsible Person
Cosmetic products placed on the EU market need an EU Responsible Person identified on the label.
EU market requirements
EU Compliance for Korean Nail Products
A factual overview of the main compliance topics for cosmetic nail products placed on the European Union market.
Educational information only
This page provides general educational information. It is not legal or regulatory advice and does not replace a product-specific compliance review.
Key requirements to understand
Product Information File
The PIF should contain product identity, formula, CPSR, manufacturing/GMP information, evidence for claimed effects and other required documentation.
Cosmetic Product Safety Report
A CPSR must be prepared by an appropriately qualified safety assessor before market placement.
CPNP notification
Cosmetic products must be notified in the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal before EU market placement.
Labelling
Labels must include required information such as RP, nominal contents, batch, ingredients, warnings, function and language where required.
Ingredient review
Restricted and prohibited substances, colorants, preservatives, UV filters, photoinitiators, acrylates and methacrylates must be checked in the full formula.
Traceability
Batch codes, product identity, supplier documentation and formula versions support traceability and market surveillance response.
Why compliance takes time
Importing a Korean nail gel into Europe is not only a translation task. The responsible operator must understand the formula, supporting documents, label text, ingredient restrictions, warnings, professional-use context and notification status.
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