Cosmetic products are one of the most highly regulated product categories within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Because these products come into direct contact with the skin, hair and mucous membranes, their safety must be officially confirmed by obtaining a Certificate of State Registration (SGR) and a Declaration of Conformity.
Below, we'll examine in detail the requirements for cosmetics registration and the documents required for their legal circulation in the Kazakhstan and EAEU markets.
💼 1. Application and constituent documents
Registration begins with the submission of an application to an accredited body.
The company’s founding and registration documents must accompany the application, including its tax identification number (INN), business identification number (BIN) and primary state registration number (OGRN), an extract from the register, and proof of authorization to represent the manufacturer or importer.
For imported cosmetics, a foreign trade contract and a power of attorney for the representative in Kazakhstan are also required.
📘 ALMA TEST helps you prepare a complete package of documents and correctly complete your registration application.
🧴 2. Product Information
The applicant must provide detailed information about the cosmetic product, including:
the full formulation, including all active ingredients, preservatives, fragrances and colorants;
physicochemical characteristics such as pH, viscosity and density;
information on any new or unconventional ingredients;
instructions for use and storage conditions;
the product’s intended use, for example for the face, hair or body.
This data is necessary for product identification and laboratory testing.
🔬 3. Evidence of product safety
One of the key stages is confirming the safety of cosmetics for the consumer.
The applicant must provide documents and test reports confirming that the product’s composition meets:
sanitary and hygienic requirements of the EAEU;
permissible levels of toxic and allergenic elements;
requirements of technical regulations TR CU 009/2011 "On the safety of perfumery and cosmetic products".
If testing has not already been carried out, samples are sent to an accredited laboratory in Kazakhstan for a full analysis of the cosmetic product’s composition and properties.
📄 4. Documentation confirming production quality
To confirm the stability and safety of cosmetics, it is necessary to attach:
information about production capacity;
a sanitary and hygienic opinion for the production premises;
ISO or GMP certificates, if available;
contracts with raw material suppliers;
documents confirming lawful import, for foreign manufacturers.
📘 These documents demonstrate that production is carried out in compliance with all sanitary and technological requirements.
🏷️ 5. Product labeling
Labeling plays a key role in the examination of cosmetics.
The applicant must provide label and packaging samples showing:
name and purpose of the product;
information about the manufacturer (address, country, contacts);
full composition (in order of decreasing concentration);
storage conditions and shelf life;
precautions and contraindications;
production date and batch number.
Incorrect or incomplete labeling is a common reason for registration refusal, so it is important to ensure that it complies strictly with EAEU standards.
🧠 6. Declaration of Conformity
After the expert assessment and receipt of the SGR, a Declaration of Conformity is drawn up.
This mandatory document confirms that the cosmetic product meets the requirements of:
TR CU 009/2011 "On the safety of perfumery and cosmetic products";
sanitary and hygienic standards and uniform sanitary requirements of the EAEU.
The declaration is registered in the national system and serves as the legal basis for the legal sale of cosmetics on the market of Kazakhstan and other countries of the Union.
🧩 How ALMA TEST helps with cosmetics registration
ALMA TEST handles the entire documentation process for cosmetic products:
analyzes the composition and determines the need for SGR;
prepares the entire package of documents;
organizes laboratory research and testing;
prepares an expert opinion and a declaration of conformity;
accompanies the process until the information is entered into the EAEU register.
💼 We manage every stage, officially and in strict accordance with the Union’s regulations.
✅ Summary
Registration of cosmetic products in Kazakhstan is a mandatory requirement for their legal circulation.
The procedure includes document preparation, laboratory testing, safety confirmation and registration of a declaration of conformity.
With ALMA TEST, registration is completed quickly and accurately, without errors.
You receive official documents confirming the safety and compliance of your products with the sanitary requirements of the EAEU.