Philippines Cosmetic Product Registration

Before a product can be released to the market, the FDA must be notified using the procedures outlined in the Cosmetic E-Notification v.2.0 User Manual for Applicants. 

The notification should include the following details:

1. Brand Name / Product Name / Product Variants: Provide the complete name of the product in the sequence of brand name, line name (if applicable), product name, and shade name/number if applicable (e.g., BRAND ABC PRODUCT XYZ EYSHADOW SHADE 1). If there are multiple shades, each shade name/number must be declared.
2. Product Types: Specify the category of the cosmetic product for which the notification is being submitted.
3. Particulars of the Product: Select the validity period of the notification, which may be 1, 2, or 3 years, at the discretion of the applicant.
4. Intended Use: Describe the function or purpose of the product, excluding directions for use (e.g., moisturizing the face, hands, etc.).
5. Product Presentations: Indicate whether the notification is for (1) a single product, (2) a range of variants with similar composition but differing in colors, flavors, etc., (3) palette(s) within a single product type, or (4) combination products within a single kit.
6. Local Company Responsible for Placing the Cosmetic Product in the Market: Provide details of the local company responsible for placing the cosmetic products in the market, including a valid LTO number. If the responsible company is a distributor, declare the details of the direct supplier or manufacturer, including Country of Manufacture, Address, etc.
7. Establishment Information: Specify details of the manufacturer and/or supplier of the notified cosmetic product.
8. Person Representing the Local Company: Provide the contact information of the company representative who can be reached by the FDA for inquiries or additional document submissions related to the cosmetic product.
9. Product Ingredient List: List all ingredients in the product using nomenclature from recognized references (e.g., International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary, British Pharmacopoeia, United States Pharmacopoeia, Chemical Abstract Services). Botanicals and botanical extracts should be identified by genus and species, with the genus possibly abbreviated. Declare the functions and percentages of ingredients if they are substances with usage restrictions specified in the annexes of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive.