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Dubai Cosmetic Regulations Explained: Seamless Cosmetic Product Registration for Businesses

What is Product Registration Dubai?

Any product meant for human consumption, application, or direct use must be registered. This is a mandatory approval process before placing your product in the UAE market. This is done through Dubai Municipality (DM) or other regulatory authorities before they can be imported, manufactured, advertised, distributed, or sold in the UAE market. Dubai Municipality Product Registration ensures that the product is safe for human use and meets all the regulatory requirements and compliance with local safety and quality standards.

Categories of Products Requiring Registration in Dubai

Food & Beverages

• Packaged food items • Energy drinks • Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements
Cosmetics & Personal Care Products

• Skincare products like creams, lotions or serums • Perfumes and deodorants • Hair care products (shampoos, dyes, etc.)
Health & Herbal Products

• Herbal supplements • Traditional medicines • Vitamins and wellness products
Detergents & Disinfectants

• Household cleaning products • Laundry detergents • Sanitizers and disinfectants
Medical Products & Equipment

All cosmetic products must be registered with the Dubai Municipality Product Registration before entering the UAE market. Whether a Company aims to manufacture, distribute, sell, import, export, start an agency, or undertake product labelling, the owner must fulfil Dubai Cosmetics Registration Requirements. Cosmetic products are items applied on the human skin or external body parts for cleansing, beautifying, or altering appearance. Examples of cosmetic products requiring registration are listed below for better understanding.

Dubai Municipality Product Registration: Cosmetic Products That Must Be Registered:

Skin Care Products
• Creams, lotions, moisturizers • Sunscreens & sunblocks • Anti-aging and whitening creams • Acne treatment gels/lotions
Hair Care Products
• Shampoos & conditioners • Hair oils, serums & sprays • Hair dyes, colors, bleach • Hair styling gels, wax, mousse
Fragrances & Body Care
• Perfumes, body sprays, deodorants • Talcum powders & body lotions • Bath gels, soaps, shower creams
Makeup / Color Cosmetics
• Lipsticks, lip gloss, lip liners • Foundations, powders, concealers • Mascaras, eyeliners, eyeshadows, kajal • Nail polishes & removers
Oral & Dental Care (Non-Medicated)
• Toothpaste (cosmetic only, not medicated) • Mouthwashes (cosmetic, not therapeutic)
Other Cosmetic Items
• Shaving creams, aftershave lotions • Depilatory creams & waxes • Baby cosmetic products (lotions, powders, shampoos – not food items)

Dubai Cosmetics Registration Requirements with necessary documents

Complex Documentation and reports to be aligned with Dubai Municipality’s requirements is often more complicated leading to increased timeline.
Strict Labeling Standards to be aligned with GCC-wide Dubai Food Regulations.
If safety standards are not met during laboratory Testing the timeline may increase delaying the Food Product Registration Dubai.
Businesses unfamiliar with The Food Import and Re-export System (FIRS) portal may face difficulties logging in and uploading documents .
Companies must stay in knowledge with the frequently updated Dubai Food Regulations, so the applications are compliant and avoid being rejected.

FAQ’S

What is the validity of Product Registration Dubai and when is renewal required?

Once the product is registered the certificate is valid for five years and has to be renewed immidetiately . And also if there is any change in labelling it has to be updated.

What kind of lab tests are needed for cosmetics products ?

Depending on the type of product and its application sites , tests could include: microbiological safety, stability, chemical analysis, skin irritation/allergy tests etc.

What happens if Dubai Municipality Product Registration is rejected?

If Product is rejected, know the reasons through Dubai municipality and try to correct them and resubmit the application.

Do labels need to be in Arabic ?

Yes — the product label must include Arabic text (often in addition to English)as per Dubai Cosmetic Regulations.

Can overseas companies go for Cosmetics Product Registration Dubai directly ?

Yes Overseas manufacturers or exporters work through a UAE-based entity with a valid UAE trade license and need to fullfill all Dubai Cosmetics Registration Requirements.

CONCLUSION

Product registration Dubai is a mandatory process to get access to a competitive quality driven Dubai market. Through this unsafe and counterfeit products can be ruled out to maintain brand credibility. But navigating through this process can be overwhelming and partnering with Leela international can seek this out. Where we handle all registration processes from preparing documents, coordinating with authorities to ensuring your labels and formulations meet Dubai Municipality standards.

From paperwork to approvals, Leela International makes Dubai product registration seamless.