Where is the cosmetics business license registered? Procedure?

A cosmetics business license is an important legal document that requires organizations and individuals to fully carry out business registration procedures according to the provisions of law. Registering for a license not only legalizes business activities but also ensures quality and safety for consumers. The article below will provide detailed information about the process, procedures, and requirements when registering for a cosmetics business license.

Is it necessary to apply for a license when trading cosmetics?

A cosmetics business license is a mandatory requirement for organizations and individuals trading cosmetic products in Vietnam. According to the law, business registration is a procedure to record legal business activities of an organization or individual. Cosmetics business is not on the list of professions exempt from registration, so any individual or organization that wants to sell this product must register their business.

Conditions to register for a cosmetics business license:

• Ensure cosmetic products have clear origin and origin, meeting quality and safety requirements for users.
• Be granted a Certificate of Land Use Rights (if there is a store or business location).
• Ensure staffing and licensing conditions related to product quality.

Procedures for applying for a cosmetics business license

Registration documents

Dossier to register for a cosmetics business license includes the following basic documents:

• Application for business registration according to the form of the business registration agency.
• Company charter if registered as a business.
• List of company members (for limited liability companies) or list of founding shareholders (for joint stock companies).
• Valid copies of identification documents of the legal representative and capital contributing members.
• Certificate of land use rights or business location lease contract.
• Documents proving the quality and origin of cosmetics, including sales contracts, invoices, and product quality certificates.

Execution order

To complete the cosmetic business license registration procedure, an organization or individual must take the following steps:

• Prepare complete documents according to regulations.
• Submit the application to the Department of Planning and Investment where the business is headquartered or through the National Business Registration Portal.
• After the application is approved, the competent authority issues a Business Registration Certificate to the organization or individual.

Processing time: Usually takes 3-5 working days from application submission.

CSPL: Articles 21, 22, 23, 24 Decree 01/2021/ND-CP.

Regulations on penalties for failure to register for a cosmetics business license

According to Decree 117/2020/ND-CP, the act of not registering a cosmetic business will be administratively sanctioned with a fine ranging from 5,000,000 VND to 40,000,000 VND depending on the nature and severity of the violation. Specifically:

• Fines from 5 million VND to 10 million VND will be imposed for trading cosmetics with incomplete packaging or expired cosmetics.
• Fines from 20 million VND to 30 million VND for cosmetic business activities that do not ensure quality and are unsafe for users.
• Fines range from 30 million VND to 40 million VND for trading cosmetics with banned ingredients or without complete product information records.

In addition, violating organizations and individuals may be required to recall and destroy cosmetic products that do not ensure quality, affecting consumer health.

Consulting services for applying for a cosmetics business license

At Long Phan, we support customers in quickly and effectively applying for a cosmetics business license as follows:

• Consulting on choosing the right type of business to suit your cosmetics business needs.
• Consulting on regulations and procedures for cosmetics business.
• Assist customers in preparing and drafting necessary documents for cosmetic business.
• Representing customers to submit documents and monitor processing progress at competent agencies.
• Consulting on other relevant types of licenses.
• Support customers in applying for other types of licenses according to regulations.

Registering a cosmetic business license is an important requirement, helping organizations and individuals conduct legal business and ensure product quality when brought to market. If you need support with cosmetic business license registration procedures, please contact us via the hotline 0906735386 for detailed advice and specific instructions. We are always ready to accompany our customers in every step of their business.