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What does it take to sell cosmetics in Israel? Entry route, responsibility, labeling
Since 2025-01-01 the old Cosmetic Product Licence (discontinued 2024-12-31) is replaced b…; Responsible person: An Israel-resident Responsible Person/representative regist…; Labeling: Hebrew labeling mandatory (English/Arabic optiona….
Latest change 2025-12-30 — MoH legislative memorandum proposes a parallel 'U.S. track' for FDA-compliant cosmetics, retailer verification duties against the MoH cosmetics database, and adding solid soap to the cosmetic definition (proposal, not yet law). Sumber
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- Otoritas
- Ministry of Health – Pharmaceutical Division (Cosmetics Department)
- Regulasi utama
- Pharmacists Ordinance (Amendment No. 37), 2024; Pharmacists' Regulations (Cosmetics) 5783-2022 (WTO G/TBT/N/ISR/1279) · Pharmacists Ordinance [New Version] 1981 as amended by Amendment No. 37 (2024) ('What is good for Europe is good for Israel' cosmetics reform), with the Pharmacists' Regulations (Cosmetics)
- Berlaku
- 2025-01-01
- Masuk pasar
- Since 2025-01-01 the old Cosmetic Product Licence (discontinued 2024-12-31) is replaced by online notification to the MoH (Notification Track) by a registered dealer/responsible representative; EU-, UK- or Swiss-compliant products qualify, while 'sensitive' cosmetics (children under 12, sunscreens, nano, hair straighteners, etc.) stay under stricter approval.
- Orang yang bertanggung jawab
- An Israel-resident Responsible Person/representative registered in the MoH database must be appointed and is legally liable for the PIF and product safety.
- Dokumen keamanan
- EU-style Product Information File with Cosmetic Product Safety Report by a qualified assessor, GMP (ISO 22716) and test data, kept 10 years.
- Pelabelan
- Hebrew labeling mandatory (English/Arabic optional) with INCI, batch, expiry/PAO, responsible person details and warnings, traceable to the MoH notification/database entry.
- Pengujian pada hewan
- Banned: testing cosmetics on animals in Israel since 2007 and import/marketing of animal-tested cosmetics since 2013-01-01.
- Daftar bahan
- Annexes aligned to EU Regulation 1223/2009 (prohibited, restricted, colorants, preservatives, UV filters).
- Catatan
- gov.il pages could not be fetched; the 2026 transition deadline for legacy licences and the Hebrew/English/Arabic label statement come from consultancy pages.
- Teks resmi
- https://www.gov.il/en/service/cosmetics-marketing
Perubahan 2025–2026
- Israel proposes a 'U.S. track' and retailer duties for cosmetics
Nota undang-undang dari Kementerian Kesehatan akan mengizinkan impor kosmetik yang sesuai dengan FDA alongside jalur UE, memberlakukan kewajiban verifikasi pada pengecer melalui database kosmetik MoH, memasukkan sabun padat ke dalam cakupan, dan membentuk komite penasihat tetap; usulannya masih berlaku. Sumber
- Israel's 'What is good for Europe' cosmetics reform takes effect
Amendemen No. 37 (2024) terhadap Ordonansi Apoteker menggantikan lisensi produk kosmetik (dihentikan 31-12-2024) dengan notifikasi kosmetik yang sesuai dengan UE/UK/Swiss oleh perwakilan bertanggung jawab Israel yang terdaftar, sementara kategori sensitif tetap berada di bawah persetujuan. Sumber
FAQ
Does Israel require notification or registration before sale?
Since 2025-01-01 the old Cosmetic Product Licence (discontinued 2024-12-31) is replaced by online notification to the MoH (Notification Track) by a registered dealer/responsible representative; EU-, UK- or Swiss-compliant products qualify, while 'sensitive' cosmetics (children under 12, sunscreens, nano, hair straighteners, etc.) stay under stricter approval.
Is a local responsible person mandatory in Israel?
An Israel-resident Responsible Person/representative registered in the MoH database must be appointed and is legally liable for the PIF and product safety.
What are the labeling requirements in Israel?
Hebrew labeling mandatory (English/Arabic optional) with INCI, batch, expiry/PAO, responsible person details and warnings, traceable to the MoH notification/database entry.
What changed recently in Israel cosmetic regulation?
2025-12-30 MoH legislative memorandum proposes a parallel 'U.S. track' for FDA-compliant cosmetics, retailer verification duties against the MoH cosmetics database, and adding solid soap to the cosmetic definition (proposal, not yet law).
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