
Registration and Regulation of Cosmetic Products in the United Arab Emirates
Cosmetic products, like detergents and food supplements, are regulated in the UAE under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry, MoiAT. Complying with the relevant regulations and registering your product through a Representative in the UAE is mandatory before marketing a cosmetic product in the country. Through our office in Dubai, we can register your cosmetic products in the UAE, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Regulatory Compliance in the United Arab Emirates
The registration of cosmetic products in the United Arab Emirates is a process regulated by the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) . This body establishes the safety and quality regulations that all cosmetic products must meet before being placed on the market. GSO 1943/2016 and the Emirates Conformity Assessment System (ECAS) They are essential in this process, ensuring that products meet technical requirements in terms of health, labeling, and packaging.
Only locally registered companies can complete registration. This ensures that all cosmetic products in the UAE comply with current regulations and can be distributed safely.
At Belab Services, we can efficiently register your cosmetic products, maintaining control of your brand and designating exclusive distributors or retailers.
Our Services for the United Arab Emirates
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Review and preparation of documentation
The service includes review of technical documentation, claims, and labeling for registration approval.
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ESMA (Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology) issues certificates of conformity based on the Emirates Conformity Assessment System (ECAS). To obtain the ECAS certificate, products must be assessed by an authorized official body.
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Cosmetics Registration in Dubai Municipality
Cosmetic products can be registered through the Emirate of Dubai, in a process regulated by the Dubai Municipality. This process is aligned with the compliance standards set by ECAS and allows sales in the Emirate of Dubai, as well as in other parts of the UAE.
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Certificate management
At both the national (ESMA) and local (Dubai Municipality) levels, Belab manages the obtaining of your certificates for marketing.

Registration of Cosmetic Product
What is needed?
Product image.
Illustration, product label.
Certificate of Free Sale.
List of ingredients
Certificate of Analysis.
GMP certified.
If there are other supporting documents (e.g. Halal Certificate, Organic Certificate, etc.)
Copy of Business License (Local Company/Distributor)
DM/Montaji Username and Password (for local company/distributor)
Main Steps and Approval Steps
Ingredient and label verification to ensure compliance with UAE regulations.
Submission of the label to the Consumer Product Safety Section for evaluation.
Label approval by Dubai Municipal Authority
Product registration and payment of fees.
Obtaining the ECAS certificate .
The approval process takes between 20 and 35 days.