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Cosmetics · United Arab Emirates

Importing cosmetics from India to the United Arab Emirates

Skincare, haircare and personal-care formulations manufactured in India for export under FSSAI/BIS oversight.

HS classification

HS 3303–3307 (Chapter 33)

Documentation for United Arab Emirates

  • ESMA conformity assessment / Dubai Municipality cosmetic product registration
  • Arabic-language ingredient labeling

Certain ingredients restricted elsewhere are prohibited outright in the UAE — check the formulation before registration, not after.

Certifications that matter

FSSAI/BIS documentation (India)Certificate of Analysis per batch

Order volume and shipping

Courier for sample and carton quantities; air freight for pallet volumes.

Indiasay listings are built to be orderable from a single sample unit — MOQ and lead time are set per product, not per category, so test before committing to volume.

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Cosmetics — United Arab Emirates FAQ

What HS code does cosmetics fall under when exporting from India?+

cosmetics typically falls under: HS 3303–3307 (Chapter 33).

What documentation is required to import cosmetics from India into the United Arab Emirates?+

Importing cosmetics into the United Arab Emirates requires: ESMA conformity assessment / Dubai Municipality cosmetic product registration; Arabic-language ingredient labeling.

What certifications matter when importing cosmetics from India to the United Arab Emirates?+

The certifications that matter are: FSSAI/BIS documentation (India), Certificate of Analysis per batch.

Is cosmetics regulated as a food, a drug, or something else in the United Arab Emirates?+

Certain ingredients restricted elsewhere are prohibited outright in the UAE — check the formulation before registration, not after.

How is cosmetics shipped from India?+

Courier for sample and carton quantities; air freight for pallet volumes.

Can I order a sample of cosmetics before committing to a full container?+

Indiasay listings are built to be orderable from a single sample unit or a small mixed set from USD 200, at the supplier's wholesale rate — MOQ and lead time are set per product, not per category, so a buyer can test before committing to pallet or container volume.