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France Cosmetics Notification

A practical guide to France Cosmetics Notification for cosmetics sold in France: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Cosmetic products placed on the French market; Brands and importers responsible for the product

Authority

Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament (ANSM)

Legal basis

French Consumer Code; EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009

Local representative

A French responsible person is required for non-EU brands

Timeline

Notification before placing the product on the market

Cost

Notification is low cost; safety assessment fees vary

If you do not comply

Withdrawal and enforcement action

Who needs this

Cosmetic products placed on the French market
Brands and importers responsible for the product

Documents you need

CPNP notification reference
Product information file
Cosmetic product safety report
Responsible person details

Compliance checklist

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CPNP notification reference
Product information file
Cosmetic product safety report
Responsible person details

How to comply

Appoint a responsible person established in the EU or France
Notify the product through CPNP
Prepare the product information file
Respond to ANSM requests for information

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: France Cosmetics Notification — France
Product category: Cosmetics
Authority: Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament (ANSM)
Legal basis: French Consumer Code; EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009

Documents we already have:
  1. CPNP notification reference
  2. Product information file
  3. Cosmetic product safety report
  4. Responsible person details

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under France Cosmetics Notification in France?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Notification before placing the product on the market.

Notification is low cost; safety assessment fees vary.

Common rejection reasons

No CPNP notification
Safety report not available on request
Responsible person details missing

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.