Customs Clearance for the Cosmetics Sector
The cosmetics sector requires careful management of customs and foreign trade processes due to product safety, labeling requirements, ingredient notifications, and regulatory compliance obligations. Products such as skincare items, makeup products, perfumes, personal care goods, and hygiene products are subject to increased scrutiny because they come into direct contact with consumers.
At Gürdal Customs, we provide customs brokerage and foreign trade consultancy services for manufacturers, importers, exporters, and retail companies operating in the cosmetics sector. Our goal is to help businesses manage their import and export operations in a controlled, compliant, and efficient way.
Our customs services for the cosmetics sector
- Import and export procedures for cosmetic and personal care products
- Consultancy on ingredient notifications and compliance with cosmetics legislation
- HS code classification and management of compliance processes related to technical regulations
- Compliance checks for Turkish labeling and mandatory product information
- Coordination of product safety assessments and dossier preparation processes
- Monitoring of surveillance practices and trade policy measures
- Warehouse, transit, and Inward Processing Regime procedures
- Coordination of sample shipment and analysis processes
- Monitoring of risk-based inspection procedures through TAREKS, depending on the product group
- Process support for products subject to Special Consumption Tax and products exempt from it
Why regulatory compliance matters in cosmetics imports and exports
Cosmetic products are closely linked to consumer health and product safety. For this reason, ingredient compliance, labeling accuracy, traceability, and documentation must be handled carefully. Missing notifications, incorrect labeling, or non-compliant product content may delay customs procedures, suspend the import process, or prevent products from being placed on the market.
Main inspection and control authorities:
- Ministry of Health – Cosmetic product safety and notification procedures
- Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency – Product notification and tracking systems
- Ministry of Trade – Product safety and foreign trade inspections
Risks that may arise in case of non-compliance
- Products may be prevented from being placed on the market
- Customs procedures may be delayed or suspended
- Products may be returned or destroyed
- Administrative sanctions and financial penalties may apply
Sub-sectors we support
- Skincare products
- Makeup products
- Perfumes and deodorants
- Hair care products
- Personal hygiene products
- Professional cosmetic products
Why work with GGM?
In the cosmetics sector, customs procedures must be managed together with product safety, labeling, ingredient notification, and regulatory requirements. With our sector-focused approach, we support businesses in reducing compliance risks, improving process control, and managing customs operations more effectively.
If you would like to manage your cosmetics import and export processes more reliably, our team is here to support you.
