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Thailand Cosmetics Notification (Thai FDA)

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

Who needs it

Brands importing or manufacturing cosmetics for Thailand; Online sellers listing cosmetics on Thai platforms

Authority

Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA)

Legal basis

Cosmetics Act B.E. 2558 (2015) and Thai FDA notifications

Local representative

A Thai licence holder or importer is required

Timeline

Notification is usually processed within weeks

Cost

Official fees are low; local support and translation add cost

If you do not comply

Import suspension, recalls, and fines

Who needs this

Brands importing or manufacturing cosmetics for Thailand
Online sellers listing cosmetics on Thai platforms

Documents you need

Thai FDA notification receipt
Product information file
GMP certificate for the manufacturer
Thai-language label
Import licence documents

Compliance checklist

Tick each item as you collect it. Saved in this browser only.

How to comply

Appoint a Thai licence holder
Prepare the product information file
File the cosmetic notification with Thai FDA
Obtain the notification number
Label in Thai and keep claims compliant

Brief for your lab or agent

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

Request: Thailand Cosmetics Notification (Thai FDA) — Thailand
Product category: Cosmetics
Authority: Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA)
Legal basis: Cosmetics Act B.E. 2558 (2015) and Thai FDA notifications

Documents we already have:
  1. Thai FDA notification receipt
  2. Product information file
  3. GMP certificate for the manufacturer
  4. Thai-language label
  5. Import licence documents

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Thailand Cosmetics Notification (Thai FDA) in Thailand?
  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 is usually processed within weeks.

Official fees are low; local support and translation add cost.

Common rejection reasons

No Thai licence holder
Thai label missing required warnings
Manufacturer GMP not accepted
Claims outside the permitted list

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.