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Beauty & Cosmetics → France

Requires CE + French EPR (packaging/electronics/furniture) + Triman logo + French VAT

Lead time 4-8 weeks
Cost range €2,000-7,000
HS code 3304
Duty rate 0%
VAT / tax 20%

Technical standards

Reference standards for this product category — verify applicability with your testing lab before export.

Standard No.OrganizationTitleYear
GB/T 46258-2025 GB/T 化妆品中乌洛托品的测定 液相色谱-串联质谱法 2025
GB/T 44366-2024 GB/T 化妆品中限用组分月桂醇聚醚-9的测定 液相色谱-串联质谱法 2024
GB/T 43777-2024 GB/T 化妆品中功效组分虾青素的测定 高效液相色谱法 2024
GB/T 42462-2023 GB/T 化妆品色谱分析结果确认准则 2023
GB/T 42425-2023 GB/T 化妆品中功效组分辛酰水杨酸、苯乙基间苯二酚、阿魏酸的测定 高效液相色谱法 2023
GB/T 42423-2023 GB/T 化妆品中二氯苯甲醇和氯苯甘醚的测定 高效液相色谱法 2023
GB/T 43197-2023 GB/T 化妆品中禁用组分酸性红73和溶剂红1的测定 液相色谱-串联质谱法 2023
GB/T 41683-2022 GB/T 化妆品中禁用物质秋水仙碱及其衍生物秋水仙胺的测定 液相色谱-串联质谱法 2022

Required certifications

CertificationWhat it coversStatus
CE certification Mandatory when EU directives apply Required
French EPR packaging Citeo registration required Required
French EPR electronics Ecosystem registration required Conditional
Triman logo French recycling logo, mandatory since 2022 Required
French VAT FR tax ID registration required Required

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Is the Triman logo mandatory?
Yes. Mandatory in France since 2022; missing it leads to delisting.
How many types of French EPR are there?
Packaging, electronics, furniture and textiles are registered separately.
French labeling requirements?
Product instructions, warnings and ingredients must be in French.
What is the French VAT rate?
Standard 20%; reduced rates for food/books.
Is CE valid in France?
Yes. France is an EU member, so CE applies.

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Full compliance report

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