Lately I’ve received an influx of enquiries via the website from cosmetic brand owners and distributors wanting to know how to import cosmetic products, primarily skincare and hair care products, into Australia.
This got me thinking about how I can help, so I’ve written this article and created a free checklist.
Benefits of importing cosmetics into Australia
- The good news for cosmetic importers is that Australian regulations are less strict than some regions such as the EU, which can make it easier to enter the market. For example, you don’t need to register the finished cosmetic products with a regulatory body.
- Australians often tend to have a high disposable income, and consumer demand continues to grow for cosmetic products, so now is the perfect time to break into the market.
- With the increase in online shopping, you don’t even need a bricks and mortar presence to be able to sell your products in Australia, and can easily sell via your website.
10 Steps to Importing Cosmetics into Australia checklist
I’ve created a free checklist to highlight some of the key things to consider before importing cosmetics into Australia.
The 10 Steps to Importing Cosmetics into Australia checklist covers the following topics:
- Laws and regulations
- Registration
- Ingredients
- Product safety
- Labelling
- Marketing claims
- Intellectual property
- Distribution channels
- Importing goods
- Customs duties and taxes
Download the free checklist:
Importing Cosmetics into Australia
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How I can help you
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed but I’m here to help you through the importing process wherever I can.
My services include:
- Label Review – I can review your labels to ensure they comply with Australian regulations
- Marketing Claims Review – I can review any marketing claim you want to make to ensure there are no false and misleading claims or illegal therapeutic claims
- E-Commerce Audit – I can review your website to make sure it’s compliant with Australian legislation and optimised for sales conversions
- Consulting – I can provide custom consulting packages based on whichever areas you need help with.
I don’t offer the following services:
- Tax / GST advice (best to speak to an Australian-based accountant for this)
- Agent for AICIS registration (this is something I may look to do in the future)
- Customs process advice (best to speak to a customs broker for this)
- Legal advice, e.g. in relation to business registration (best to speak to a lawyer about this)
Facebook support group
You can also join the Importing Cosmetics into Australia Facebook group for peer-to-peer advice form other international brands looking to import their products.
I hope this has been helpful and I look forward to hopefully working with you in the future.
Jen