Prior to placing the cosmetic product on the EU market the Responsible person must submit, by electronic means, the following:
The category of cosmetic product, its physical form, packaging type and its name or names, enabling its specific identification
The name and address of the Responsible person where the Product Information File is made readily accessible
The country of origin in case of import
The member state in which the cosmetic product is to be placed on the market
The contact details of a physical person to contact in case of necessity
The presence of substances in the form of nanomaterials
The name and the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) or EC number of substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR), of category 1A or 1B, under part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The product formula or the frame formulation allowing for prompt and appropriate medical treatment in the event of difficulties
The original labelling, and, where reasonably legible, a photograph of the corresponding packaging
For the UK the information that needs to be submitted via the SCPN is very similar, additionally the pH range needs to be provided for the cosmetic products (if relevant), while certain information, such as the country or origin or the member state where the product is firstly placed on the market, is not required.