Application for Import Permits (Cosmetics) – Raw Materials, Samples for Market Tests or for Research Purposes, Import for Export Purposes, Import to Palestinian Authority (PA) Territories

• Importers
• Exporters
• Customs officials 

• For purposes of the sale of cosmetics in the State of Israel, importers are required to have one of the following: 
  • License to a specific cosmetics product 
  • Marketing notification permit
• Applicants are required to apply for an import permit from the Cosmetics Department in the following cases:  
  • Import of samples for market test purposes
  • Import of samples for research purposes
  • Import of raw materials for cosmetics 
  • Import for purposes of export or import to Palestinian Authority (PA) territories
     

The service is provided free of charge. 

• You can submit a request using the "Open New Request" button located on the main page of the Maslul+ system. Select the approval type: "Cosmetics Approval." A link to the user guide for submitting a request in the Maslul+ system, where you can find the necessary information on how to submit requests (Hebrew).

• Applications can only be filed through the MASLUL System (using a smart card) 
• Below is the application process according to the type of application and the documents that should be attached: 
   

Import of Raw Materials for Manufacturing Cosmetics 

• The importer of raw materials must be registered in the Registry of Cosmetics Businesses  
  The following documents should be attached: 
  • Supplier invoice 
  • A copy of license to the specific cosmetics product or a marketing notification permit, if issued.
  • Declaration regarding the intended use of the raw materials, printed on a stationery paper with the importer's logo, and signed by the person in charge on behalf of the importer.
    In case there is no such license/marketing notification permit, a statement explaining the absence of such license/marketing notification permit must be attached, with a clarification of the imported quantity of the raw material, considering the purpose of use.
  • The specifications of the raw materials. 

Import of Samples for Purposes of a One-Time Market Test (Not Intended for Marketing) 

• Importers must be registered in the Registry of Cosmetics Businesses  
• The following documents should be attached: 
  • Supplier invoice 
  • Declaration regarding the intended use of the samples, printed on a stationery paper with the importer's logo, and signed by the person in charge on behalf of the importer. 
     

Import of Samples for Purposes of Market Tests (Not Intended for Marketing) – Application for a Periodic Exemption 

• Importers must be registered in the Registry of Cosmetics Businesses  
• The following documents should be attached: 
  • Declaration regarding the intended use of the samples, printed on a stationery paper with the importer's logo, and signed by the person in charge on behalf of the importer. 
  • Explanation about the need for a permit as detailed above. 
     

Import of Cosmetics Samples or Raw Materials for Research Purposes by a Laboratory 

• The following documents should be attached: 
  • A laboratory declaration for purposes of an exemption for goods imported in commercial import pursuant to Article 2(C)(2) – Cosmetics/Raw Materials for Research Purposes  (HE)
  • Supplier invoice.
  • For raw materials, the specifications of the raw materials. 

Import of Cosmetics or Raw Materials Thereof for Export 

• Exporters must be registered in the Registry of Cosmetics Businesses (for those in the business of cosmetics export).  
• The following documents should be attached:  
  • Supplier invoice 
  • Exporter certificate for eligible businesses. For further information, see Application for an Exporter Certificate.  
  • Import for export declaration
  • Contract with the buyers of the goods from the exporters.  

Import to Palestinian Authority (PA) territories 

• You need to attach: 
  • Supplier's invoice 
  • An affidavit signed by the pharmacists of the Palestinian Authority (for further information, see Coordination of the Government's Actions in the Territories)

• If additional documents are required, or if a new application with amended documents is required, applicants will receive a notice through the MASLUL System. 
• Handling times: 5 business days. 

• Please make sure to log into the system and check your messages.
• For questions regarding waivers of cosmetics, you can contact us via email at [email protected].
• Maslul system support: https://www.gov.il/he/service/maslul.
• Inquiries about the customs release process: [email protected].
• Inquiries about legal aspects of import: [email protected].