Malaysia Cosmetic Registration Service
Streamlined NPRA notification services for your beauty brands.
Comprehensive Solutions
Cosmetic notification via the QUEST system with the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA).
Guidance and review of key required documents, including the Letter of Authorization (LOA), product labeling, and safety assessment reports, ensuring full compliance with NPRA requirements.
Provision of GMP and Product Information File (PIF) preparation training, along with ongoing regulatory support to address market surveillance and compliance inspections.
Comprehensive review of product formulations to ensure conformity with the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) annexes on prohibited and restricted substances.
Verification that product labels, language requirements, and marketing claims comply with Malaysian regulations, avoiding exaggerated or medicinal claims.
Provision of regulatory analysis for Malaysia and ASEAN cosmetic regulations, with tailored compliance strategies for successful market entry.
Why Choose Us
Ensure fast and compliant market entry into Malaysia with strong ASEAN regulatory expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cosmetic Notification Holder (CNH) in Malaysia?
A Cosmetic Notification Holder (CNH) is a locally registered Malaysian company appointed to hold the product notification. The CNH is legally responsible for product compliance, notification submission, importation, manufacturing, and post-market obligations.
What is the general process for cosmetic notification in Malaysia?
The process includes:
Appointing a qualified CNH,
Preparing and reviewing all required documentation (formula, label, PIF, LOA, etc.),
Submitting the notification via NPRA’s Quest 3+ online system,
Paying the notification fee, and
Receiving the Notification Note, which allows the product to be marketed.
How long does the notification process take?
Once submission and payment are completed in the Quest system, and provided all information is compliant, the Notification Note is typically generated within 1–3 working days. The overall timeline mainly depends on document preparation and compliance review.
What is the notification fee in Malaysia?
The official processing fee is RM 50 per product or variant, payable online during submission.
What documents are required for notification?
Key documents include:
Full product formula using INCI names (with percentages of restricted ingredients specified),
Final product label artwork (in Bahasa Malaysia and/or English),
Letter of Authorization (LOA) or Letter of Declaration (LOD),
GMP compliance documentation,
Product Information File (PIF),
Contract manufacturing agreement (if applicable),
Additional documents such as COA for special category products (e.g., whitening products).
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