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Beauty & Cosmetics → Germany

Requires CE + EPR packaging registration + German VAT; food-contact items also need LFGB

Lead time 4-8 weeks
Cost range €2,000-8,000
HS code 3304
Duty rate 0%
VAT / tax 19%

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 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 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 42462-2023 GB/T 化妆品色谱分析结果确认准则 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 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 Machinery/LVD/EMC directives apply Required
EPR packaging registration VerpackG — LUCID registration required Required
WEEE registration Electronics require stiftung ear registration Conditional
LFGB Food-contact materials must comply with LFGB §30/31 Conditional
German VAT DE-prefixed tax ID required Required

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

Is German VAT required?
Yes. B2C sales require German VAT registration (DE-prefixed tax ID); otherwise you cannot sell on platforms.
How do I register for EPR packaging?
Register on Germany's LUCID platform, about €100-500/year; a packaging material list is required.
How much does CE certification cost?
Depends on complexity: simple products €1,000-3,000; complex €5,000-15,000.
Must labels be in German?
Yes. Instructions, warnings and ingredients must be in German, otherwise it is non-compliant.
What happens without CE?
Customs will detain it, platforms will delist it, and fines can reach €50,000.

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Full compliance report

Complete certification list, testing checklist and official source links — cross-verified with China-side requirements.