Exporting cosmetics from Ukraine to the European Union: what you need to know
Introducing a cosmetic product to the EU market is more than just an efficient supply chain and competitive pricing. For Ukrainian cosmetic manufacturers and distributors, it means facing a range of legal and documentation requirements which – although they may seem complex at first glance – serve one purpose: ensuring the safety of the end user.
The new cosmetics law in force in Ukraine since August 2024 significantly brings national standards closer to EU regulations. However, from our experience, exporting to the EU still poses many challenges – particularly in the areas of documentation, labeling, and safety assessment.
