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Singapore Cosmetics Notification

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

Who needs it

Cosmetics sold in Singapore; Importers and local companies

Authority

Health Sciences Authority (HSA)

Legal basis

Health Products Act

Local representative

A Singapore responsible company is required

Timeline

Before the product is supplied

Cost

Notification fees are modest; labelling costs vary

If you do not comply

Product removal and enforcement action

Who needs this

Cosmetics sold in Singapore
Importers and local companies

Documents you need

Product notification
Labelling
Responsible company details

Compliance checklist

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Product notification
Labelling
Responsible company details

How to comply

Notify the product with HSA
Label correctly
Keep records

Brief for your lab or agent

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

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

Documents we already have:
  1. Product notification
  2. Labelling
  3. Responsible company details

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Singapore Cosmetics 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

Before the product is supplied.

Notification fees are modest; labelling costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

Product not notified
Labelling or claims issues
No responsible company

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.