Cosmetics Import Agency
Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd. is a specialized trade and customs clearance agency that systematically manages the entire cosmetics import agency process. We accurately apply the Cosmetics Act, MFDS (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) notifications, functional cosmetics regulations, ingredient restrictions, and customs clearance standards — providing One-Stop support from pre-import risk elimination → customs clearance stability → to a fully domestic-distribution-ready state.
We provide full-stage import agency for a wide range of products — including basic skincare, color cosmetics, functional cosmetics, fragrances, and beauty device-related cosmetics — covering ingredient review, responsible sales business requirements review, imported cosmetics notification, testing and inspection, labeling verification, customs clearance, and domestic delivery.
In particular, drawing on our cosmetics import agency experience from China, Japan, Europe, and the Americas, we provide OEM/ODM manufacturer sourcing, parallel import feasibility review, and total cost analysis including tariffs, VAT, and logistics costs — supporting the stable market entry of first-time importers, brand owners, and distributors.
Purple Ocean International Co., Ltd. is not a simple documentation agency — we are a practice-centered partner that understands cosmetics import regulations, customs clearance, and distribution.
Required Documents for Cosmetics Import
The Certificate of Manufacturing must be issued by the manufacturing company and signed by the responsible person. It must clearly state the product name, ingredient names (color additives: with Color Index No., including preservatives), ingredient content amounts (ingredients requiring usage restrictions designated by the Minister of Food and Drug Safety must be explicitly stated), and ingredient specifications — with supporting documents for the ingredient specifications attached — and must be notarized.
However, when issued by a contract manufacturing company, the name and address of the contract manufacturer must also be stated on the Certificate of Manufacturing.
The Certificate of Free Sale must be issued by the government or a public institution (including cosmetics associations and chambers of commerce) of the producing or selling country. It must clearly state the manufacturing company and product name, and serve as a document proving that the product is being sold in the relevant country.
A document certifying that the product is free from TSE (BSE) infection. Required when ingredients derived from ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats, etc.) from countries designated by the Minister of Food and Drug Safety are used — issued by the exporting country's government or a public institution.
A document certifying that ruminant-derived materials are not used, and that the ingredients are derived from other animals, plants, or chemical synthesis. Required when ingredients derived from ruminants from countries designated by the Minister of Food and Drug Safety are not included — issued by the manufacturer, identifying the product (ingredient names), signed by the responsible person, and notarized.
A document certifying the country of origin of the animals used in the relevant product. Required when ruminant-derived products from countries other than those designated by the Minister of Food and Drug Safety are included.
Cosmetics Import Procedure
Cosmetics Product Types
Functional Cosmetics / General Cosmetics
