21-3 · Cosmetics manufacturing & sales

Customized Cosmetics Retail Business Report

To sell cosmetics that are mixed or subdivided from base products for individual consumers, a business must report a customized cosmetics retail business under Article 3-2 of the Cosmetics Act to the Regional Office of Food and Drug Safety with jurisdiction over the shop location. The reporter must keep the mixing and subdivision space separated or partitioned from other uses under Article 8-4 of the Enforcement Rule (unless the office finds no hygiene risk), and must employ a customized cosmetics preparation manager who passed the qualification exam under Article 3-4 of the Act. A person with a disqualifying ground under Article 3-3 (for example a person under adult guardianship, or a person serving a prison sentence or a suspended sentence for violating the Act) cannot report, and the Regional Office issues a report certificate once the requirements are met. Changes to the business operator, trade name, location, or preparation manager require a change report under Article 8-3 of the Enforcement Rule.

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Procedure

Procedure

  1. 01

    Confirm the business model and ingredient supply: because ready-to-sell cosmetics may not be freely mixed or subdivided (Article 5(3) of the Act), first confirm the source of base products and raw materials and how quality certificates will be obtained.

  2. 02

    Confirm the preparation manager: a customized cosmetics preparation manager who passed the Article 3-4 exam must be employed, so check the certificate copy and the Article 3-3 disqualifications, and check under Article 8-2(4) of the Enforcement Rule whether the reporter, if a passer, can serve as manager at one shop.

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    Prepare the facility statement and floor plan: check that the mixing and subdivision space is separated or partitioned from other uses, and organize the facility statement, floor plan, and photos to match the building register and lease for the shop address.

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    Prepare and file the report: attach a copy of the preparation manager's certificate and the facility statement to the customized cosmetics retail business report (Form No. 6-3 of the Enforcement Rule) and submit it by visit, mail, or electronic document to the Regional Office with jurisdiction over the shop.

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    Receive the report certificate and review ongoing duties: after the Regional Office confirms the requirements it issues the report certificate; then organize a checklist of the operator's duties (Article 12-2 of the Enforcement Rule) and the change report triggers for operator, name, location, and preparation manager.

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Filing route

Filing route

Regional Office of Food and Drug Safety with jurisdiction over the shop location (visit, mail, or electronic submission via Drug Safety Nara)

Confirm the current filing office, jurisdiction, and online availability on the official website.

Official check
Actual processing agencyCompetent Korean authority or official service
Statutory and policy authorityMinistry of Food and Drug Safety
Online routeCompetent Korean authority or official service
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Deadlines & processing notes

Deadlines & processing notes

Check deadlines and next steps against the notice, filing date, and any request for additional documents.Official check
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Basic documents

Basic documents

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If the preparation manager leaves or is replaced and no change report is filed, the business operates without meeting the requirement, so confirm the employment arrangement and timing of any change in writing before reporting.

Scope of services

Scope of services

Hwang Yunsang Administrative Agent Office prepares and translates documents for administrative agencies, submits them on your behalf, and guides you through permit, application, and notification procedures. Services that require the principal’s personal appearance, principal’s application, or electronic signature may be limited in delegation.