Service · Cosmetics

Cosmetic notification service in Vietnam

Every imported cosmetic needs a notification number from the Drug Administration of Vietnam before it can be imported and sold. We check your formula, file the notification under our company and prepare compliant Vietnamese labels.

  • Notification number
  • Ingredient check
  • Vietnamese labels
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What is included

From formula check to notification number

We handle each product notification and the documents you need to keep on file.

Ingredient review

We check every ingredient and concentration against the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive annexes applied in Vietnam.

Claims check

We make sure product claims fit the cosmetic definition and do not suggest the product treats disease.

Notification filing

We prepare and file the notification form online, one form per product, shade or scent where required.

PIF guidance

We tell you what the Product Information File must contain and keep the Vietnamese part on file.

Vietnamese sub-label

We draft the sub-label with the mandatory cosmetic information and warnings.

Post-market support

We keep notification numbers valid and respond to checks by the authorities.

Documents

What you will need to provide

Only a company registered in Vietnam can hold a cosmetic notification. We notify under our company with your authorisation, and the brand remains yours.

Since August 2025, each product is notified on its own form, and shades or scents of the same line are notified separately, except hair dyes and perfumes.

  • One notification per product, shade or scent
  • Ingredient check before filing
  • Notification held under our company with your authorisation

Typical document list

  1. 1
    Full formula

    Ingredients with INCI names and concentrations.

  2. 2
    Certificate of Free Sale (CFS)

    Issued in the country of origin and legalised where required.

  3. 3
    Letter of authorisation

    From the brand owner or manufacturer.

  4. 4
    Original label and artwork

    For the sub-label and claims review.

  5. 5
    Product Information File (PIF)

    Kept available for inspection, including the safety assessment.

Full details in our guide: Cosmetic notification in Vietnam · Tips for Korean brands.

Process

How notification works

  1. 01

    Formula review

    We check ingredients, concentrations and claims.

  2. 02

    Documents

    We collect the CFS, authorisation and label files.

  3. 03

    Filing

    We file the notification online for each product.

  4. 04

    Number issued

    The notification number is issued and recorded.

  5. 05

    Import and sale

    We import, label and help you sell.

Why brands notify with us

  • Experience with French and Korean beauty brands
  • Ingredient and claims check before filing
  • One team for notification, import, labelling and sales
  • We keep your notification numbers valid
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Free checklist

Vietnam market entry checklist for supplement and cosmetics brands

Products, documents, registration, labels, import, marketing and partner terms in one list you can save as PDF.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long does cosmetic notification take?

Cosmetic notification is usually faster than supplement registration. Once the documents are complete, we give you a realistic timeline for your products.

Do different shades need separate notifications?

Yes. Since the amended rules took effect in August 2025, shades and scents of the same line are notified separately, except hair dyes and perfumes.

Do cosmetics need advertising approval?

No prior approval is needed, but advertisements must match the notified product and must not present it as a medicine.

What does the service cost?

It depends on the number of products and shades. We send a quotation after reviewing your product list.

Get started

Send us your product list

    What happens next

    1. 1
      We review your formulas

      We check ingredients, claims and existing documents.

    2. 2
      You receive a plan

      Missing documents, number of notifications and a timeline.

    3. 3
      We file and follow up

      We file under our company and keep you updated.

    Prefer email? Write to Mr.Lucas@hoangbaominh.com.