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Lip gloss and foundation OEM for the UAE: how are colourant lists and heavy-metal limits met?
For lip gloss and foundation OEMs targeting the UAE, colorant compliance and heavy-metal safety are governed primarily by Cabinet Decision No. 18 of 2014 and UAE. S GSO 1943. The formulation must be verified against the positive lists for lip and face use per GSO 1943, with the latest official text as the reference. The finished product requires an ECAS Certificate of Conformity issued by MoIAT against GSO 1943 limits. As only UAE-incorporated entities can hold this certificate and Montaji registration, a local agent must be engaged to clear customs and meet Dubai Municipality retail requirements.
1Colourant Positive List Review
Based on Cabinet Decision No. 18 of 2014 and GSO 1943, all colorants must be verified against permitted lists for lip and face. For lip glosses, strictly differentiate between face and lip positive lists to avoid non-compliant pigments.
2Heavy Metals & ECAS Compliance
Foundation and lip gloss formulations must meet GSO 1943 limits for lead, arsenic, and mercury. Testing for these elements is critical technical evidence for MoIAT's ECAS certificate and customs clearance, per the latest text.
3Local Agent & Registration Setup
UAE operates a two-layer pre-market system. Only local entities can hold the ECAS certificate and register on Dubai's Montaji system. Buyers must engage a compliant local agent to manage Arabic labeling and INCI declarations.
Follow-up questions
- Q:How to ensure batch stability when expanding lip color lines?
- A:Establish a master-batch coloring system to mitigate formulation variance.
- Q:Does foundation OEM need SPF declaration if claimed?
- A:SPF claims change the registration pathway and require separate filing.
Figures sourced from:各国法规 · 阿拉伯联合酋长国阿联酋彩妆代工配方库质检体系
Updated 2026-09-18
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