Global Cosmetic Compliance and Labelling Guide: Essential Rules for Beauty Brands

ESSENTIAL COSMETIC COMPLIANCE & LABELLING GUIDE FOR GLOBAL BEAUTY BRANDS

Sell Your Products in the EU, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Brazil & ASEAN—Without Regulatory Headaches

If you’re building a beauty brand that’s ready to go global, understanding cosmetic regulations and labelling laws isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Whether you’re selling skincare, haircare, body care, or makeup products in the EU, UK, USA (MoCRA-compliant), Canada, Australia (AICIS), Brazil (ANVISA), Japan (MHLW), or ASEAN countries, the rules are different and the penalties for getting it wrong can be severe.

This Essential Cosmetic Compliance and Labelling Guide is your must-have regulatory roadmap. Designed for indie beauty founders, formulators, private label brands, and white label retailers, this downloadable mini e-book simplifies complex global regulations into clear, actionable steps you can follow today.

Whether you’re just starting to export or preparing for a multi-market product launch, this guide helps you avoid compliance mistakes, label rejections, product recalls, or import delays. It’s a critical resource if you’re working with a contract manufacturer, selling DTC across borders, or aiming to scale into wholesale and retail partnerships internationally.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS GLOBAL COSMETIC REGULATION GUIDE:

1. International Cosmetic Labelling Requirements
Get a breakdown of what must legally appear on your packaging across major markets: INCI names, net content, manufacturer/importer details, country of origin, batch codes, precautions, and more. Understand what’s required under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, UK Cosmetics Regulation, US MoCRA, Health Canada, AICIS (Australia), ANVISA (Brazil), MHLW (Japan), and the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive.

2. Product Claim Regulations: What You Can (and Can’t) Say
From “clinically proven” to “natural”, claims can get your product flagged fast. Learn how to write cosmetic claims that are compelling and legally sound, based on EU evidence requirements, US FTC guidelines, and global advertising standards.

3. Country-Specific Compliance Overviews
Understand the key regulatory bodies and requirements for each region:

• EU & UK: CPNP registration, PIF, CPSR, label layout

• USA: MoCRA updates, FDA cosmetic facility registration, ingredient listings

• Canada: Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF), bilingual labelling

• Australia: AICIS categorisation, ingredient inventory check

• Brazil: ANVISA categories, stability test requirements

• Japan: Quasi-drug vs. cosmetic classification

• ASEAN: Cosmetic Notification, cross-border distribution rules

4. Required Tests & Documentation
Be prepared before market entry. Know when you need:

• Stability and compatibility tests

• Challenge testing (PET, for water-based formulas)

• Safety assessments / CPSR

• Product Information File (PIF)

• Responsible Person (EU/UK)

• Notification or registration proof

5. Cross-Border Labelling Tips
Get practical advice for creating one master label that works across multiple regions or learn when localisation is a better strategy. We’ll show you how to future-proof your packaging and avoid costly redesigns.

WHO THIS GUIDE IS FOR:

• Indie brands expanding into international wholesale or online retail

• Beauty founders launching multi-market product lines

• Private label businesses wanting label compliance across regions

• Brand owners partnering with manufacturers in different countries

• Exporters working with Amazon, Lookfantastic, Boots, Sephora, or local distributors

WHY THIS COSMETIC COMPLIANCE GUIDE MATTERS:

Without the right documentation or labelling, your product can be denied at customs, pulled from store shelves, or even result in legal penalties. With global markets tightening regulations (especially with MoCRA in the US and rising scrutiny in the EU/UK), it’s more important than ever to get compliance right from day one.

This isn’t a dense legal manual. It’s a practical, simplified guide created by formulators and regulatory experts who work with brands like yours every day. We’ve distilled the hard parts so you can confidently grow your brand without fear of compliance setbacks.

READY TO SELL INTERNATIONALLY WITH CONFIDENCE?

Download the Essential Cosmetic Compliance & Labelling Guide today and make sure your brand is ready for the global stage, compliant, credible, and customer-ready.