Jamaica Cosmetic Product Registration

1. The cosmetic product’s composition, including a comprehensive list of all ingredients present in the formulation along with the concentration of each ingredient.
2. Submission of a Certificate of Analysis.
3. Providing five (5) labels, each containing the following information:

• Product name
• Ingredients listed in descending order of predominance.
• Concentration of active ingredient(s)
• Usage instructions
• Precautionary statements
• Products posing potential hazards if misused, such as aerosols, deodorant sprays, and children’s bubble baths, must include appropriate warning/caution labels and clear usage directions.
• Storage conditions
• Manufacturer’s name and address
• Batch number and expiration date.
• Declaration of net weight

The label statements must be displayed on both primary and secondary packaging and must be written in the English language.

1.   Provision of five (5) product samples.
2. Submission of documented proof of acceptance for use in the country of origin by the relevant regulatory authority responsible for cosmetic regulation. This document must be authenticated by either a Jamaican Consulate Official or a Notary Public, accompanied by validation from a Court of Law.
3. Presentation of physico-chemical and microbiological specifications for both raw materials and the finished product.
4. Conducting physico-chemical tests including assessments for allergens, heavy metals, pesticides, etc.
5. Description of the manufacturing method.
6. Submission of a safety assessment report from the manufacturer, including the name and address of the qualified person responsible for the assessment.
7. Provision of data concerning any adverse effects on human health.
8. Presentation of evidence of effectiveness, particularly for products such as sunscreens.
9. Disclosure of data pertaining to any animal testing conducted by the manufacturer in relation to the development or safety evaluation of the product or its ingredients.
10. A Free Scale Certificate from the competent authority in the country in which the cosmetic is made.