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

CPNP stands for Cosmetic Products Notification Portal — the EU cosmetic notification portal. What the notification process means for South African exporters.

FDABridge Team•Jan 1, 2026•1 min read

CPNP is the European Commission's electronic system through which every cosmetic product sold in the EU must be notified before being placed on the market. It is not a registration system in the American sense — no number or certificate is issued. FDABridge EU Cosmetics service includes appointment of a European Responsible Person and CPNP notification. Visit fdabridge.com/eu-cosmetics.

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