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CPNP: What the Acronym Means and What EU Cosmetic Notification Involves for Nigerian Exporters

CPNP stands for Cosmetic Products Notification Portal. What the notification process means for Nigerian exporters targeting the EU market.

FDABridge Team•Jan 1, 2026•1 min read

CPNP is the European Commission's system through which every cosmetic product sold in the EU must be notified before being placed on the market. No certificate is issued and the notification is not an approval. FDABridge EU Cosmetics service includes appointment of a European Responsible Person and CPNP notification. Visit fdabridge.com/eu-cosmetics.

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