Cosmetic & Consumer Compliance
Cosmetic and consumer product regulatory compliance
A formula that is compliant in one country may contain a restricted ingredient in another, and a claim that is acceptable in one market may make a product a medicine elsewhere. We check formulas, labels and claims against each target market’s rules and guide you through notification or registration.
- Markets EU, UK, ASEAN, India, GCC, USA and others on request
- Typical inputs Formula, label artwork, intended claims, target markets
- You receive Compliance report per market and corrective actions
Overview
About Cosmetic Regulatory Compliance
Cosmetic rules cover what can go into a product, what must appear on the label, what the product can claim and how it is notified or registered. Product classification is a frequent problem: claims such as “anti-bacterial” or “treats acne” can move a product into a different regulatory category.
We review each product against the target market’s current rules and give clear, practical recommendations — for example reformulation, revised wording or additional evidence.
Use cases
When this service helps
Multi-market launches
Check one formula and label against several markets.
Exports to ASEAN, GCC or Africa
Understand notification, registration and labelling rules.
Importing into India
Prepare for CDSCO registration of imported cosmetics.
US market entry
Understand obligations under MoCRA, including facility registration and product listing.
Scope
What the service covers
- Product classification (cosmetic, drug, borderline product) for each market
- Ingredient compliance: prohibited and restricted substances, concentration limits
- Label review: mandatory information, ingredient listing, warnings and language
- Claims review and substantiation requirements
- Notification or registration requirements and procedure
- Market-specific recommendations and corrective actions
Who does what
Notifications and registrations are made by the brand owner, Responsible Person or importer through the official channels. Globaxa prepares and checks the information.
What is a borderline product?
A product that could fall into more than one category — for example cosmetic, medicine or biocide — depending on its composition, presentation and claims. Classification determines which rules apply, so it is checked first.
Methodology
How we work
A defined sequence, agreed with you at the start, so you always know what happens next and what we need from you.
- ClassifyConfirm the product category in each market.
- Review the formulaCheck ingredients against current lists.
- Review label and claimsMandatory content and claim wording.
- RecommendClear actions to reach compliance.
Deliverables
What you receive
Market compliance report
Findings and actions per market.
Annotated label
Required changes marked on the artwork.
Notification checklist
Information needed for notification or registration.
Technical basis
Guidelines we work to
- EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009Ingredient annexes, labelling and claims rules (with Regulation (EU) No 655/2013 on claims criteria).
- ASEAN Cosmetic DirectiveIngredient annexes, labelling and notification in ASEAN.
- India: Cosmetics Rules, 2020Licensing of manufacture and registration of imported cosmetics.
- USA: Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), 2022Facility registration, product listing, safety substantiation and adverse event reporting.
What we need from you
- Full formula with INCI names
- Label artwork and marketing claims
- Target markets
- Any existing safety assessments or certificates
Please share confidential information only after an NDA is in place — we are happy to sign one first.
Market and jurisdiction considerations
Ingredient lists and labelling rules are updated regularly in the EU, ASEAN and other markets. Our reviews are based on the rules in force at the time of review, and we note any announced changes that may affect the product.
FAQs
Cosmetic Regulatory Compliance: frequently asked questions
Can you register our cosmetics in India?
Registration of imported cosmetics is filed by the importer or manufacturer through CDSCO’s portal. We prepare and check the documentation.
Do you review marketing material?
Yes, where claims on websites or advertising could affect product classification or compliance.
How often do ingredient rules change?
Frequently. The EU, for example, amends its annexes several times a year. We recommend a periodic review of established products.
Talk to us about Cosmetic Regulatory Compliance
Share your product, target market and timeline. We will review your requirement and propose a defined scope.
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