Cosmetics · Germany
Cosmetics in Germany: scope, official sources and a practical sequence for checking market requirements.
Requirements may vary by product, intended use, importer and destination. Verify the current official rules for your specific shipment.
Scope
Use intended purpose and claims to confirm that the product is an ordinary cosmetic. Check restricted ingredients and updated lists against the formula.
Method and scope
Where applicable, review the EU responsible person, safety assessment, product information file and CPNP notification. Notification is not product approval.
Confirm label languages and evidence for claims with the German seller. Align the final formula, packaging and notified information.
Official source
European Commission Cosmetics LegislationThe source may require an account, region access or manual verification.
Check the route
- Identify the product, materials, intended use and target users.
- Check HS Code and the customs classification route.
- Confirm the importer and the responsibilities of each party.
- Read the product-specific official rules; additional requirements may apply.
- Check testing, documentation and labeling requirements where applicable.
- Reconcile the order, invoice, packing details and shipping documents.
- Confirm current requirements with the responsible authority or qualified adviser before shipment.