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Singapore Cosmetic Product Notification

A practical guide to Singapore Cosmetic Product Notification for cosmetics sold in Singapore: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Cosmetic products supplied in Singapore; Brands, importers, and local suppliers

Authority

Health Sciences Authority (HSA)

Legal basis

Health Products Act; Cosmetic Products Regulations

Local representative

A Singapore-based company must notify and hold responsibility

Timeline

Notification before supply

Cost

Notification fees are modest

If you do not comply

Supply prohibition and enforcement action

Who needs this

Cosmetic products supplied in Singapore
Brands, importers, and local suppliers

Documents you need

Product notification record
Ingredient and safety information
Label with the notifying company details

Compliance checklist

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Product notification record
Ingredient and safety information
Label with the notifying company details

How to comply

Confirm the product meets the Singapore cosmetic definition
Notify through the HSA system before supply
Label with the company name and contact
Keep product information available

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: Singapore Cosmetic Product Notification — Singapore
Product category: Cosmetics
Authority: Health Sciences Authority (HSA)
Legal basis: Health Products Act; Cosmetic Products Regulations

Documents we already have:
  1. Product notification record
  2. Ingredient and safety information
  3. Label with the notifying company details

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Singapore Cosmetic Product Notification in Singapore?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Notification before supply.

Notification fees are modest.

Common rejection reasons

No notification on record
Notifying company not based in Singapore
Prohibited ingredient present

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.