Thai FDA cosmetic notification: formula and label checked before filing
Creams, serums, soaps, shampoos and make-up, for brands using an OEM factory and for importers. We check for prohibited substances, review the label and file the notification until you receive the notification receipt.
Prices exclude VAT and government fees. The timeline depends on how complete your documents are and on the Thai FDA's review.
Who is this for?
- Skincare brand owners using an OEM factory
- Importers of cosmetics from Korea, Japan and China
- Small manufacturers who want their production premises to be compliant
- Brands whose notification was rejected and need to refile
Cosmetics use “notification”, not Sor.Bor.5 / Sor.Bor.7
Many people search for Sor.Bor.5 or Sor.Bor.7 for creams or soaps, but these two forms are for food. Cosmetics are notified through the Thai FDA online system (Form Jor.Kor. / จ.ค.), and the notifier is the manufacturer, contract manufacturer or importer. Once accepted, you receive a notification receipt and a notification number that must appear on the label.
- New business operators must first pass the inspection of their manufacturing or import premises according to the criteria.
- The notification receipt is valid for 3 years from the date of issue and must be renewed before it expires.
- Products must be manufactured or imported exactly as notified and carry a truthful Thai-language label.
Source: Thai FDA criteria for cosmetic notification (Thai) · Cosmetic notification system manual (Thai) · If you also sell food, see Thai FDA food registration (Sor.Bor.5 / Sor.Bor.7)
Why cosmetic notifications get rejected
Prohibited or over-limit substances
Some ingredients are prohibited or restricted in cosmetics, so the formula must be checked before filing.
Exaggerated names and claims
Trade names or advertising claims that are misleading or go beyond the scope of a cosmetic will not pass.
Incomplete import documents
Imported products need information from the overseas manufacturer, and you must have properly licensed import premises.
Forgetting to renew
The notification receipt is valid for 3 years. Continuing to sell after it expires is illegal.
What's included
- Assessing whether your product is a cosmetic or falls under another product category
- Filing the power of attorney and requesting system access for you
- Checking the formula against the lists of prohibited and restricted substances
- Checking the trade name and Thai-language label before filing
- Filing the notification in the system with attachments
- Following up and making corrections requested by officials until you receive the notification receipt
- Reminders and handling of notification receipt renewals
- Coordinating manufacturing or import premises if you don't have them yet
How we work
The timeline depends on how complete the formula, label and documents are, and on the Thai FDA officials' review.
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Send your product information
Send product photos, the formula (INCI) and factory or manufacturer information via LINE.
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Formula check and quotation
We share the initial review results and the full cost before we start.
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Documents and label preparation
We prepare the notification data and adjust the label to meet the rules
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Filing until you receive the notification receipt
We file in the system, follow up and hand over the notification receipt.
Service fees
From THB 3,500 per item (excluding VAT and government fees)
Cosmetic notification
Typical range THB 3,500–5,500, depending on the product type and whether it is manufactured or imported.
Cosmetic manufacturing / import premises
Site visit and advice on the layout plan and signage to Thai FDA standards. See Thai FDA premises licensing
- Prices exclude 7% VAT and government fees.
- Excludes document translation or certification and product testing (if any).
- Several items, or several colours and scents? Let us know and we will quote a package price.
- Payment in 2 instalments: 70% on engagement and 30% on delivery.
Documents to prepare
Don't worry if something is missing. Send what you have and our team will check it and tell you what else is needed.
Notifier information
- Company affidavit, or a copy of the ID card (individuals of Thai nationality aged 20 or over)
- Power of attorney (prepared by our team)
- Details of the manufacturing, import or storage premises
Product information
- Trade name and cosmetic name
- Ingredient formula with quantities (INCI)
- Packaging photos and draft Thai-language label
- For imports: a certificate from the manufacturer and other documents required by the Thai FDA
FAQ: Thai FDA cosmetic notification
Do cosmetics use Sor.Bor.5 or Sor.Bor.7?
No. Sor.Bor.5 and Sor.Bor.7 are food applications. Cosmetics are notified through the Thai FDA system, and once accepted you receive a notification receipt and a notification number to show on the label.
How much does Thai FDA cosmetic notification cost?
From THB 3,500 per item (typical range THB 3,500–5,500), excluding VAT and government fees. If you do not yet have manufacturing or import premises, premises work starts at THB 16,500.
How long is a cosmetic notification receipt valid?
3 years from the date the notification receipt is issued. It must be renewed before it expires, and our team can send reminders and handle the renewal for you.
If an OEM factory manufactures for me, who files the notification?
The notifier can be the manufacturer, the contract manufacturer or the importer. With OEM, the factory usually files as the contract manufacturer, naming your brand. Our team will check the documents and your brand rights.
What do I need to import cosmetics into Thailand?
New importers must have import or storage premises that have passed inspection, and then notify each product before importing it for sale.
What if my notification is rejected?
Send us the reasons for rejection. Most rejections relate to the formula, the trade name or the label text. We can help you correct and refile.
Free consultation, price confirmed before we start
Leave your name and phone number and our team will call you back during business hours, or message us on LINE with product photos and documents.
- Call 098-525-4415Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00 (Bangkok time)
- LINE @liviconsultSend product photos, labels or documents for our team to review
- livilution@gmail.comEmail
- Livilution Consult Co., Ltd. (บริษัท ลิวิลูชั่น จำกัด)
166/259 Moo 5, Bang Len, Bang Yai, Nonthaburi 11140, Thailand
Livilution Consult is a private consulting company. We are not a government agency and do not represent the Thai FDA (อย.), TISI (สมอ.) or the Department of Intellectual Property. Approval is at the discretion of the government authorities. Processing time depends on the government agencies and cannot be guaranteed. Prices shown exclude 7% VAT and government fees.
Official sources: Thai FDA cosmetic notification criteria · Cosmetic notification system manual
Regulatory information last checked 26 Oct 2026.