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Beauty & Cosmetics → United Kingdom

Requires UKCA marking (replacing CE) + UK EORI + UK VAT; packaging requires EPR registration

Lead time 3-6 weeks
Cost range £1,500-6,000
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 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 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 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 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
UKCA marking Replaced CE after Brexit; mandatory from 2025 Required
UK EORI Required for UK customs clearance Required
UK VAT GB tax ID registration required Required
UK Packaging EPR Registration with the Environment Agency required Required
UKRP UK authorized representative required Conditional

Testing scope

Labeling requirements

Platform requirements

Common non-compliance risks

Frequently asked

What is the difference between UKCA and CE?
UKCA is the post-Brexit UK certification, replacing CE from 2025.
Is a UK EORI required?
Yes. A UK EORI number is mandatory for customs clearance.
What is the UK VAT rate?
Standard 20%; reduced 5% for certain goods.
How do I register for Packaging EPR?
Register with the UK Environment Agency (EA); fees are based on packaging material weight.
Is a UK representative required?
Non-UK companies must appoint a UKRP (UK Responsible Person).

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Full compliance report

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