Oman Cosmetic Product Registration

As per the requirements of the harmonized worldwide Gulf standards No.: GSO ISO 22715 for cosmetics, packaging, and labelling, the product label shall be published in both Arabic and English. The manufacturer’s name, trademark, country of origin, ingredients, and any product cautions are also required on the label. 

Instructions for use, date of production, batch number, and expiry date are among the other requirements. The packaging of cosmetics and personal care items must be engineered to endure potential damage and degradation. Metal aerosol dispensers must meet the specifications outlined in the GSO standard referenced in this technical regulation.

Oman has implemented additional import regulations for cosmetics and personal care products in accordance with GSO 1943 standards. These regulations include the requirement to obtain a conformity certificate from a third-party agency and comply with specific labelling requirements. Furthermore, additional categories of personal care products have been included in the import approval process.

Domestic product inspections are carried out by municipal officials, who analyse all imported consignments before clearance. The results of these inspections are evaluated against GCC and Codex Alimentarius standards to ensure the safety of imported food items. Unfit foodstuffs are rejected by customs officials at the port of entry and are either destroyed or returned to the country of origin according to the importer’s preference.