What is Cosmetic Product Registration?

No cosmetic or personal care product — skincare, haircare, perfumes, or hygiene items — can be manufactured, imported, or sold in Dubai without registration through Dubai Municipality's Montaji system. If your product makes a therapeutic claim, such as treating a skin condition, it's classified as a medicated product and follows a separate federal pathway instead. Ampsy Consultancy identifies the right pathway for your product and manages the full submission.

What's Involved in Registering Your Cosmetic Product?

INCI Ingredient List: All ingredients listed in the internationally recognised INCI format, in descending order of concentration.

Product Function Description: A clear statement of what the product does — moisturising, cleansing, colouring, and so on.

IFRA Certificate: Mandatory for any product containing fragrance, confirming the blend meets International Fragrance Association standards.

Free Sale & Analysis Certificates: A Free Sale Certificate, Certificate of Analysis, and GMP certificate are prepared alongside your safety assessment documentation.

Correct Classification First: We confirm upfront whether your product registers as a standard cosmetic or requires the medicated-product pathway, avoiding costly resubmissions.

Get Your Cosmetic Products Market-Ready

From formula screening to label artwork and Montaji submission, Ampsy Consultancy handles the full registration process so your cosmetic and personal care products can legally reach the Dubai market without formulation or labelling surprises.

Ready to register your cosmetic products in Dubai? Call Ampsy Consultancy today to get expert consultation!

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Frequently Asked Questions

A complete, compliant Montaji application typically takes around four to six weeks. Complex formulations or products needing additional lab testing can take longer, so we pre-check every formula and label before submission.

Any therapeutic claim — such as treating a skin condition or reducing hair loss — moves your product from the standard Montaji pathway to a separate federal medicated-product pathway with its own review process. We help you word claims correctly to avoid this reclassification when it isn't needed.

Yes. A registration is specific to the exact product approved, so any change to the formulation, ingredients, fragrance blend, or label triggers either a variation notification or a fresh registration.

Generally, free zone companies need to work through a mainland distributor or importer holding the appropriate trade licence to register on Montaji. Ampsy Consultancy can help you structure this route.

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