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Overview
The Cosmetic market in Singapore continues to grow, driven by increasing consumer awareness of beauty and personal care. As a strategic Southeast Asian hub, Singapore attracts global Cosmetic brands looking to enter the region. Its multicultural society is an ideal testing ground for companies seeking to understand regional beauty needs.
Understanding Singapore’s Cosmetic Regulatory Requirements:
In Singapore, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) oversees Cosmetics Regulations. It plays a key role in regulating Cosmetic product notification per the Singapore Cosmetic standards and ensuring compliance with HSA Cosmetic regulations.
All Cosmetic products sold in Singapore must be notified to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) through the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Information System (PRISM). This process ensures Singapore's Cosmetic compliance and adherence to Cosmetic product regulations in the ASEAN region.
Cosmetic product dealers in Singapore must comply with the Cosmetic products regulation, which aligns with the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive.
Local Representation: A Regulatory mandate
Brand owners must appoint a Local Representative (LR) to notify products in Singapore. The LR will:
Manage notification as per the Singapore Cosmetic Regulatory Standards.
Ensure compliance with Singapore cosmetic labeling requirements, maintain PIF as per the ACD guidelines.
Monitor adverse reactions, evaluate safety, and handle supervision under cosmetic import regulations in Singapore.
How Can Freyr Help?
Ensuring compliance with HSA Cosmetic regulations in Singapore is crucial for businesses looking to enter the market. With extensive experience in Cosmetic product notification in Singapore, Freyr offers comprehensive Regulatory services to assist companies in Cosmetic safety assessment, Cosmetic Formula, Label, Claims compliance, and Cosmetic Product lifecycle management.
Product Classification as per Singapore Cosmetics regulation.
Cosmetic Formulation Review for compliance with ASEAN Cosmetic product Notification.
Cosmetic Claims Review to meet Regulatory standards.
Label Review in line with Cosmetic labeling requirements in Singapore.
Cosmetic Notification Singapore through PRISM.
Prepare and review Cosmetic Safety Assessment Reports (CPSR Singapore) as per ASEAN guidelines.
Preparation and Compilation of Product Information File (PIF).
Regulatory Interactions with HSA Singapore.
Lifecycle Management/Post-Marketing Activities for continued compliance.
Regulatory Reports covering all Cosmetics Regulatory services in Singapore.
Want to know if your cosmetic product is regulatory compliant?
Why Choose Freyr?
End-to-end strategic support for Cosmetic product notification in Singapore.
Expert team with hands-on experience across various Cosmetic categories, including skincare, haircare, infant care, oral care, and beauty products.
Cost-effective regulatory services that ensure compliance with Singapore's Cosmetic product safety report requirements.
Assistance with Cosmetic product notification to Singapore's Health Sciences Authority (HSA) .
Structured and streamlined approach to enable quick market access.
Contact Freyr today for hassle-free Cosmetic Regulatory compliance in Singapore!
Frequently Asked Questions
01. What defines a cosmetic product in Singapore?
A cosmetic is anything applied to skin, hair, nails, lips or mouth to clean, perfume, protect, change appearance or maintain good condition.
02. Do I need to notify HSA before selling my cosmetic product in Singapore?
Yes. All cosmetic manufacturers or importers must submit a product notification to HSA through PRISM before supplying the product.
03. How often must notifications be renewed?
Notifications are valid for one year and must be re-notified annually if you wish to keep selling the product.
04. What ingredients are prohibited or restricted?
HSA enforces the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive’s annexes which list prohibited substances, restricted ingredients, permitted preservatives, colourants, UV filters, etc.
05. What are the labelling details required on cosmetic products?
Labels must include product name, ingredients, batch number, country of manufacture, name/address of responsible local party, manufacturing or expiry date (if shelf-life < 30 months), precautionary warnings, etc. in English.
06. What if my product causes an adverse reaction?
You must report serious adverse events, defects or recalls to HSA immediately, and if needed withdraw the product from the market.
07. Do I need a license to manufacture cosmetics in Singapore?
No mandatory manufacturing license is required for cosmetics, but you can apply voluntarily for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification, especially if exporting.
08. How can I stay updated with changes in Singapore’s cosmetics regulations?
Keep track of updates from HSA’s website, review the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive annexes, follow HSA cosmetic-guidelines and alerts. Working with regulatory experts like Freyr can help you to stay updated.