Middle East · Egypt
What does it take to sell cosmetics in Egypt? Entry route, responsibility, labeling
Mandatory pre-market notification on the EDA EgyCosm portal; Responsible person: Notification is filed by an Egyptian company registered wit…; Labeling: Arabic mandatory (Arabic plus English artwork) sh….
Latest change 2023-03-06 — EDA issued the Regulatory Guide for Cosmetics Notification (2023), followed by a Claims Guide (EDREX:GL.CAPP.010), product-naming rules (reported effective 2025-01-01) and a variations-documents guide. Source
Factory-side digest; the official text prevails; not legal advice.
- Authority
- Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) – General Administration for Cosmetic Products Registration
- Main regulation
- Law No. 151/2019; EDA Decree No. 122/2022 (effective 2022-02-27); Regulatory Guide for Cosmetics Notification (2023) · Law No. 151 of 2019 establishing the Egyptian Drug Authority, with EDA Chairman Decree No. 122 of 2022 on the listing (notification) and circulation of cosmetic products
- In force
- 2022-02-27
- Market entry
- Mandatory pre-market notification on the EDA EgyCosm portal; a notification number is issued within 10 working days (3 days fast track) and is valid 10 years.
- Responsible person
- Notification is filed by an Egyptian company registered with the EDA (local manufacturer, importer or scientific office holding a brand-owner authorization letter).
- Safety file
- Composition form with INCI percentages, CoA, stability/shelf-life, Free Sale Certificate for imports, claim substantiation and clarification letters, with cosmetovigilance reporting within 20 days.
- Labeling
- Arabic mandatory (Arabic plus English artwork) showing product name, notification number/barcode, INCI list and usage instructions; advertising must be primarily Arabic.
- Animal testing
- No statutory ban identified.
- Ingredient lists
- EDA adopts the five EU 1223/2009 annexes (prohibited, restricted, colorants, preservatives, UV filters) plus EDA-specific limits.
- Notes
- EDA PDFs/announcement pages could not be opened; guide dates are unverified. The 10-year notification validity comes from consultancy sources.
- Official text
- https://www.edaegypt.gov.eg/en/
FAQ
Does Egypt require notification or registration before sale?
Mandatory pre-market notification on the EDA EgyCosm portal; a notification number is issued within 10 working days (3 days fast track) and is valid 10 years.
Is a local responsible person mandatory in Egypt?
Notification is filed by an Egyptian company registered with the EDA (local manufacturer, importer or scientific office holding a brand-owner authorization letter).
What are the labeling requirements in Egypt?
Arabic mandatory (Arabic plus English artwork) showing product name, notification number/barcode, INCI list and usage instructions; advertising must be primarily Arabic.
What changed recently in Egypt cosmetic regulation?
2023-03-06 EDA issued the Regulatory Guide for Cosmetics Notification (2023), followed by a Claims Guide (EDREX:GL.CAPP.010), product-naming rules (reported effective 2025-01-01) and a variations-documents guide.
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