Cosmetics only · Per product · LTO required
FDA Cosmetic Product Notification (CPN) in the Philippines
The CPN is the FDA certification specific to cosmetics — skincare, haircare, makeup and personal care. It is a notification-based process, but still requires a valid cosmetic-establishment LTO. Each cosmetic product must be notified separately before sale.
- Filed in 15–20 working days
- Valid 1 year, renews annually
- Requires a cosmetic-establishment LTO first
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What it is for
What a CPN actually covers
What sits underneath everything else you file.
Notification, not full registration
The CPN is a lighter process than a CPR, which is why it clears faster — but it is still mandatory, and still sits behind an establishment licence.
Per product, before it goes on sale
Each cosmetic product is notified separately, and the notification has to be in place before the product is sold.
Your distributor's licence matters
Foreign brands selling through a local distributor have to make sure that distributor holds a valid cosmetic-establishment LTO before anything is filed.
Who it covers
What needs a CPN
The CPN covers cosmetics only. Anything applied to the body for cleansing, scenting or appearance sits here rather than under a product registration.
Covered categories
- Skincare products
- Makeup & cosmetics
- Haircare products
- Personal care products
Rules worth knowing
- CPN validity is 1 year and renews annually.
- A valid cosmetic-establishment LTO is required before any notification can be filed.
What we file
Working turnarounds, not best cases. Each line is a filing we handle end to end.
| Filing | Code | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Cosmetic Product Notification (CPN)Start here | CM-FDA-004 | 15–20 working days |
Questions we get
Do we need a License to Operate before registering a product?
Yes. The LTO licenses the establishment, not the product, and it has to be in place before any Certificate of Product Registration or Cosmetic Product Notification can be filed. It is the first step for anyone bringing food, drug, cosmetic or medical device products to market.
What is the difference between a CPR and a CPN?
A Certificate of Product Registration covers food, drugs, supplements and household hazardous products. A Cosmetic Product Notification covers cosmetics — skincare, haircare, makeup and personal care. The CPN is notification-based rather than a full registration, but it still requires a valid cosmetic-establishment LTO.
How long does FDA registration take?
A new LTO application runs 30 to 40 working days. A Certificate of Product Registration takes 20 to 30 working days, and a Cosmetic Product Notification 15 to 20 working days. LTO renewals and variations take 2 to 3 months because they include a facility inspection.
How long do the certificates stay valid?
CPR validity is 2 years for supplements and 5 years for food products. A CPN is valid for 1 year and renews annually. LTO renewal has to be filed before the existing licence expires.
We sell through a local distributor — who holds the licence?
The establishment that handles the product needs the LTO. For cosmetics in particular, a foreign brand selling through a local distributor has to make sure that distributor holds a valid cosmetic-establishment LTO before any notification is filed.
The other two licences
Where we come in
We prepare and file on your behalf, track the application through the FDA, and come back to you when something is needed rather than leaving you to chase it. Tell us the product and where you are in the process, and we will confirm exactly which filings apply and in what order.
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