The Beauty Brand's Global Launch Kit: Your Essential FDA & EU Compliance Checklist

Planning a US or EU launch? This is your essential guide. Navigate complex FDA and CPNP rules, labeling, and ingredient restrictions to avoid costly mistakes and ensure a successful global expansion.

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Aug 25, 2025

Contents

1. The High Stakes of Global Compliance 2. Cracking the Code for 'Selling Cosmetics in the US'3. Mastering the EU Market with CPNP Registration Your Compliance Questions, Answered by SamsungBrush "How can a manufacturer help with such complex regulations?""What is the biggest compliance mistake new brands make?""How do we ensure our supply chain meets global standards?"

1. The High Stakes of Global Compliance

Entering the US and European beauty markets is a major milestone, but it comes with a formidable wall of regulations. For brands, especially new ones, a single misstep in compliance with FDA cosmetics regulations or the EU's CPNP framework isn't just a setback—it can lead to product seizures, hefty fines, and irreversible brand damage. Understanding this landscape isn't optional; it's the foundation of a successful international strategy.

FDA cosmetics regulations or the EU's CPNP framework

2. Cracking the Code for 'Selling Cosmetics in the US'

The path to the American consumer runs directly through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Success requires strict adherence to their rules on everything from ingredient safety to marketing claims. Key areas of focus must include:

Labeling Integrity: Every ingredient must be listed correctly, and every claim made on your packaging must be truthful and substantiated.
Ingredient Restrictions: You must ensure your formulas do not contain any substances prohibited by the FDA.
Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP): Your production process must meet established standards for safety and quality.

3. Mastering the EU Market with CPNP Registration

The European Union has one of the most stringent regulatory environments in the world, governed by the Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP). Before a single product can be sold, brands must complete the CPNP registration process, which involves several complex steps. This includes appointing a legal "Responsible Person" (RP) in the EU, compiling a detailed Product Information File (PIF), and securing a comprehensive Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR). The level of detail required is immense, and there is no room for error.

Your Compliance Questions, Answered by SamsungBrush

Navigating global regulations can be overwhelming. As a partner to top global brands, we handle these challenges daily. Here are answers to common questions we receive:

"How can a manufacturer help with such complex regulations?"

We act as your compliance support team. With deep experience in both US and EU markets, we guide you from the start, ensuring your product is designed for global compliance. We provide the necessary documentation—like SGS reports and MSDS for materials—to make the process smoother.

"What is the biggest compliance mistake new brands make?"

Assuming a product that is safe in one market is automatically compliant in another. EU cosmetics regulations and FDA cosmetics regulations are fundamentally different. We help you avoid this pitfall by reviewing your product concept against each region's specific requirements from day one.

"How do we ensure our supply chain meets global standards?"

By partnering with a certified manufacturer. Samsung Brush is ISO 9001 certified, meaning our quality management systems are audited and verified to meet international standards. This gives you—and regulators—the confidence that your products are made consistently and safely, no matter where they are sold.