Jordan: Circular to Importers and Producers of Cosmetics and Medicated Cosmetics

Date of Publishing: 06/03/2023  Affected Country:  Jordan


The Circular informs importers and producers of cosmetics and medicated cosmetics of the following:

1. The same preservative challenge test is accepted for different products if they had similar formulas in all ingredients except for color/s and/or perfume/s.


2. When adding new colors to a product that has been already registered, the new colors are administratively registered provided that the required fees are fulfilled.


3. Regarding the heavy metals test, a lab certificate is to be provided upon the submission of the technical file. It is permitted to submit a declaration that the cosmetic is free from heavy metals for handling purposes given that a lab test for the handling of the cosmetic is obtained from an approved local lab or to obtain a certificate of analysis from the manufacturing company within 4 months. 

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Date of publishing1:
Country: Kuwait
Category: Dairy products and analogues, Fats and oils, and fat emulsions, Bakery Wares, Meat and meat products, Fish and fish products, Eggs and egg products, Sweeteners, including honey, Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses, Ready-to-eat savouries, Prepared foods