EU Responsible Person: set up your own entity or outsource it?

To sell cosmetics in the EU you must have a Responsible Person (RP). The RP handles CPNP notification, keeps the Product Information File (PIF) and deals with authorities.

Small brands usually start with an RP service from a consultancy or logistics firm: predictable cost, quick start. As sales grow, many move to ​their own EU entity.

What people usually compare

• Specialist outside RP: low setup cost and admin / weaker control of documents, and switching providers is a hassle
• Logistics provider doubling as RP: warehouse, customs and RP in one / your logistics contract and regulatory status get tied together
• Own EU entity: control and credibility / setup, staff and accounting costs

With fragrance-allergen expansion and packaging rules piling up, a common view is that "who holds your RP decides how fast you can respond."

If you've switched setups, tell us what triggered it and how long it took.

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