Martial Arts, European Union (EU) Cosmetics Export Procedure Webinar Held

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] The Korea International Trade Association held a webinar on the 18th titled ‘EU Cosmetics Export Procedures,’ inviting experts related to the European Union (EU)’s mandatory cosmetics registration system, CPNP (Cosmetic Product Notification Portal).

The webinar was conducted via dual live broadcast from Seoul and Brussels, Belgium, using the video conferencing platform Zoom. Fr?d?ric Lebour, CEO of Biorius, a local cosmetics consulting firm in Brussels, presented on the CPNP registration procedures and precautions, European cosmetics market trends, and the competitiveness of Korean cosmetics.

Fr?d?ric Lebour stated, "Whether a product is registered with the CPNP is the first thing European cosmetics buyers and distributors check. Moreover, if companies fail to comply with even one of the EU’s related regulations, such as the Product Information File (PIF), product label indications, or designation of the Responsible Person (RP), they cannot enter the market. Therefore, companies must prepare thoroughly in advance."

Jo Bit-na, head of the Eurasia Office at the Trade Association, said, "Although South Korea’s cosmetics exports to Europe have steadily grown by 38% annually over the past five years, they still amount to only one-fifteenth of China’s and one-third of ASEAN’s levels. Since European consumers prioritize product safety and quality, Europe is a promising market suitable for diversifying our competitive cosmetics export destinations."

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