Cosmetics Registration in the UAE

Cosmetics Registration in the UAE, fast-track support for cosmetics and personal care product registration. Product Review · Authority Submission · Market Ready.
Overview

Registering cosmetics and personal care products

Whether it's skincare, makeup, fragrance or personal care, every cosmetic needs to be registered before it can sell in the UAE. We make the whole thing simple, fast and stress-free.

From conformity to municipal registration, our specialists handle each step and the conversations with the authorities, so your range launches quickly and stays fully compliant.

What We Cover

Cosmetics we register

From skincare to fragrance, every personal care line is welcome.

Skincare Makeup Fragrances & perfumes Hair care Soaps & toiletries Sun care Baby care Nail products
The Process

The registration pathway

1

Verify standards and formula

Screen ingredients against GSO permitted limits and banned-substance lists before testing.

2

Obtain the ECAS Certificate of Conformity

Apply through a MoIAT-appointed Notified Body, with laboratory testing where required.

3

Prepare bilingual labelling

Produce Arabic and English labels carrying all mandatory product information.

4

Register through Montaji

Submit the documents to Dubai Municipality and pay the registration fees.

5

Approval issued

We see your UAE-wide registration certificate through to approval.

Why Product Registration Matters

Product registration is what makes your product legal to sell in Dubai

Retailers will ask for approval

Major retailers, distributors, pharmacies and online marketplaces often require valid UAE product registration before they agree to list, stock or sell your product.

Customs clearance becomes easier

The right registration, permits, labels and product documents help reduce the risk of shipment holds, rejected imports and costly delays at UAE customs.

Your brand looks more credible

A registered product shows buyers, retailers and distributors that your product has been reviewed for compliance, labeling, safety and market readiness.

You can scale more products

Once your first product is registered, it becomes easier to launch additional SKUs, pack sizes, variants and product lines across Dubai and the wider UAE market.

UAE Product Registration Support

UAE product registration support built for faster market entry

Dubai and UAE product classification

We identify whether your product requires Dubai Municipality registration, MOHAP approval, veterinary registration, cosmetic registration, food registration, supplement registration or another UAE authority pathway.

Registration documents reviewed properly

We check labels, certificates, formulas, ingredients, claims, product images, technical files and manufacturer documents before submission to reduce authority comments and avoid unnecessary delays.

Authority submission and follow-up

We manage the registration process with the relevant Dubai or UAE regulatory authority, including application preparation, submission, clarification responses and approval tracking.

Market entry support after approval

Once approved, we support import clearance, distributor onboarding, retail listing, online marketplace requirements, renewals, variations and additional SKU registrations.

FAQ

Cosmetics registration FAQs

Do cosmetics need both federal and municipal approval?
Typically yes, an ECAS Certificate of Conformity from MoIAT plus municipal registration, which in Dubai is done through the Montaji system.
How long does cosmetics registration take in Dubai?
Usually up to around 22 working days from the date a complete application is submitted.
Can a shade range be registered as one product?
Yes, multiple shades or pack sizes of the same product can be grouped within a single application.
Which standards apply to cosmetics?
GCC GSO standards, including GSO 1943 for cosmetic safety, alongside related GSO labelling and ingredient standards.
Are fragrances and soaps treated as cosmetics?
Yes, perfumes, soaps and personal-care toiletries fall within the cosmetics and personal care category.

Ready to register your cosmetics?

We handle ECAS conformity, bilingual labelling and Montaji registration so you can launch faster.

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