Procedures for manufacturing, selling, importing and selling sheet masks
Posted: May 2025, 9
Even if you search for "cosmetics permission," you will only find government websites, which can be difficult to understand.
We receive many inquiries from customers who are unsure of what procedures are required for the cosmetics they want to sell.
Support administrative scrivener corporationApproximately 100 or more cases per yearWe handle the approval and notification procedures for cosmetics.
This site provides a summary of the necessary procedures even for first-time users.
If you read this articleSheet Mask ProcedureYou can now understand.
I hope you understand the steps required to sell a "sheet mask."
What are cosmetics?
"Cosmetics" are defined as products that are intended to be rubbed, sprayed, or used in a similar manner on the body in order to cleanse, beautify, or increase the attractiveness of the human body, change appearance, or maintain healthy skin or hair, and that have a mild effect on the human body.
Sheet maskProcedures for manufacturing and selling domestically
| Manufacturer | Cosmetics manufacturing and sales business license |
| Domestic manufacturing factory | Cosmetics manufacturing license |
Procedures for importing and selling sheet masks manufactured overseas
| Import source | Cosmetics manufacturing and sales business license |
| overseas manufacturers | Foreign manufacturer notification |
| Domestic manufacturing/storage warehouse | Cosmetics manufacturing and sales business license |
In addition to the above procedures, in order to distribute a product on the market as a cosmetic, the manufacturer must first submit a cosmetics manufacturing and sales notification.
Even if the product is manufactured overseas, it is necessary to submit a notification before importing it.
Summary
Here we have explained the procedures for selling sheet masks in Japan.
The key point is that different permissions are required depending on where the product is manufactured domestically and overseas.
In order to obtain a cosmetics manufacturing and sales license or a manufacturing license,
It is necessary to secure a manager with an academic background and experience in quality assurance work, etc.
We provide consulting services to companies that want to handle cosmetics.
Entering the cosmetics business as a new company can be more difficult than you might think.
We specialize in supporting start-up companies, so please feel free to contact us.
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