[Column] For warehouse operators who want to handle cosmetics

Updated: July 2025, 9

Recently, we have been receiving an increasing number of inquiries from warehouse operators who want to handle cosmetics.

While demand for cosmetics storage is expanding, it is essential to comply with regulations under the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act.

If you are a business owner who wants to know what permits are required for a warehouse or wants to quickly seize new business opportunities in the warehousing industry, please make use of our application support services.

If you want to store cosmetics in a warehouse

When cosmetics are "packaged," "labeled," and "stored" in a warehouse, this is considered "manufacturing" under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act.Cosmetics manufacturing license is required.
If you think of it as an extension of general warehousing, you may be storing or operating goods without a license, so you need to be careful.

If you want to distribute cosmetics to the market

In order to not only store cosmetics but also distribute them to the market,Cosmetics manufacturing and sales business licensemust be obtained.

It is important to clarify whether your business partners have the necessary licenses and the extent of your business operations.

　We not only prepare the necessary documents and handle the application process to obtain permission, but also provide long-term support, including the establishment of an internal system and operational support after permission is obtained (item notification and change notification).

　If you are a warehouse operator who has received a request from a customer to store cosmetics, please contact us first.