Key Takeaways
- Cosmetic ingredients, preservatives, and UV filters must comply with the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive and Thai Ministry of Public Health notifications.
- Importers must maintain a Product Information File (PIF) containing formula data, GMP certificates, and a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR).
- Once the 10–13 digit FDA Notification Number is issued, the importer submits an LPI request via NSW prior to customs clearance.
1. CPSR and Product Information File (PIF) Structure
Under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive adopted by the Thai FDA, importers must maintain a PIF and Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) containing:
- 100% INCI Formula Disclosure: Exact INCI names, CAS numbers, functions, and percentages of all ingredients.
- Microbiological & Heavy Metal Specifications: Lab test reports verifying limits on lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, and pathogens.
- Toxicological Safety Assessment: Exposure calculation and Margin of Safety (MoS) evaluation for intended product use.
2. Thai FDA Notification & NSW LPI Clearance Workflow
Importers must first register their import premises with the Thai FDA, submit the product notification via SKYNET e-Submission, and subsequently file an LPI via NSW matching each commercial invoice line prior to customs declaration submission.
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Contact LNL Operations TeamImporting cosmetics into Thailand requires filing a Cosmetic Notification with the Thai FDA under the Cosmetics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), maintaining a Product Information File (PIF) including a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR), and submitting License Per Invoice (LPI) via NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Must imported cosmetics have Thai labels affixed before customs clearance?
A:Cosmetics may clear customs with original manufacturer labels, provided compliant Thai labels containing mandatory FDA information are affixed at the registered warehouse within 30 days and before domestic sale.
