Cosmetic Product Registration in Russia - Overview

The growing demand for cosmetic and personal care products makes Russia one of the most preferred markets in the world. The current cosmetics legislation in Russia is known as the Technical Regulation on the Safety of Cosmetic Products (CU TR 009/2011). The regulations governing cosmetic product registration in Russia came into force in 2012 and are overseen by the Russian Ministry of Health (MoH). However, the same cosmetic regulations, CU TR 009/2011, have been adopted not only by Russia but also by countries like Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan. These countries have come together to form the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), formerly known as the Customs Union, aiming to establish a harmonized Regulatory framework.

To sell cosmetic and personal care products in the Russian market, having an authorized representative based in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is crucial. This representative assumes roles and responsibilities similar to those of the Responsible Person (RP) in the European Union (EU). The representative is responsible for the safety and compliance of cosmetic products and maintaining the technical documentation required for Cosmetic Product Registration in Russia.

Cosmetic product registration in Russia is classified into two (02) categories based on the following associated risks:

• High-risk products (skin whiteners, tanning products, intimate care products, baby care, straighteners, etc.) require a pre-market registration to validate their safety.
• Low-risk products require a Declaration of Conformity (EAC declaration) from a body approved by the Rospotrebnadzor.

The Russian cosmetic product registration process proves to be challenging for brand owners desiring seamless market entry into Russia. As a proven Regulatory partner, Freyr provides cosmetics Regulatory services in Russia and supports cosmetic manufacturers to achieve compliance with Russian cosmetic regulations.