Cosmetics and perfume trading
Cosmetics and personal care products need product registration and labelling approval before sale in the UAE.
Requirements
- Trading licence covering cosmetics or perfumes
- Registration of each product with the relevant municipality or authority before sale
- Arabic and English labelling meeting UAE standards
- Storage conditions suitable for the products
Common questions
Do I need to register products sold only online?
Products sold to UAE consumers generally need registration regardless of sales channel.
Official sources
We check our guidance against these official sources. Always confirm current fees and rules before acting.