Sourcing Intelligence
12 guides on Regulations & Import for international brands sourcing from Korean OEM/ODM manufacturers.
On September 9, 2026 the FDA confirmed it does not issue certificates or verification letters for cosmetic facility registration. Here is what actually exists, what your Korean manufacturer can and cannot provide, and what to resolve before you launch in the US.
Importing Korean cosmetics into Germany in 2026 — the EU Cosmetics Regulation, CPNP notification, German-language labeling, market surveillance, and what German buyers expect.
Importing Korean cosmetics into Japan in 2026 — the PMD Act, cosmetics vs quasi-drugs, the importer license, ingredient positive/negative lists, and Japanese labeling.
Importing Korean cosmetics into Saudi Arabia in 2026 — SFDA cosmetic notification, the authorized importer, Arabic labeling, Halal expectations, and the fast-growing Saudi beauty market.
Importing Korean cosmetics into the UAE in 2026 — product registration, Dubai Municipality, Halal expectations, Arabic labeling, and why the Gulf is a standout K-beauty market.
Importing Korean cosmetics into the UK in 2026 — the UK Cosmetics Regulation, SCPN notification, the UK Responsible Person, labeling, and how it differs from the EU.
How to import Korean cosmetics into the US market in 2026 — MoCRA compliance, the sunscreen-as-drug rule, labeling, duties, and what your Korean manufacturer must provide.
What ISO 22716, CGMP, Korean GMP, and HACCP actually mean for buyers sourcing Korean cosmetics and supplements — what each certification covers, and how to verify one is genuine.
How Korea's MFDS treats exosomes in cosmetics — the cosmetic vs. quasi-drug line, ingredient sourcing rules, claim limits, and what to verify before you import.
EU cosmetic compliance is the most complex of any major market. Here's what brands sourcing Korean OEM need to know about CPNP, the Responsible Person, PIF dossiers, and Annex restrictions.
MoCRA reshaped US cosmetic compliance in 2023. Here's what brands sourcing Korean OEM cosmetics actually need to do — facility registration, responsible person, labeling, and what your Korean manufacturer can (and can't) do for you.
MFDS is Korea's cosmetic regulator and the framework Korean OEMs operate under. Here's what international buyers need to know about MFDS registration, functional cosmetic claims, and how it affects your sourcing.
