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What each marketplace asks a skincare brand to prove

Reviewed by our formulation chemist team. Updated October 2026.

One table for Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart, Etsy, Shopify, Shopee, Lazada, Qoo10, Noon, Nykaa, Ulta, Sephora and Target Plus: who may sell, how you prove the brand, which product documents each one checks, and where every document comes from.

Not legal advice, and rules moveThis guide summarizes each platform's public seller pages and the cosmetics law behind them as of October 2026. Platforms change their rules several times a year, so read the current page in your seller account, and check legal questions with your importer, customs broker or a lawyer before you sell.

Short answer

Almost every marketplace asks a skincare brand to prove four things: that you own or are allowed to sell the brand (a trademark or an authorization letter), that the product is legal in that country (in the US a label that meets FDA rules, a MoCRA product listing and an FDA registered factory; in the EU and UK a Responsible Person and a CPNP or SCPN notification), that each unit can be traced (a batch number and an expiry date on every unit), and, for flammable or pressurized products, how it ships (an SDS). Amazon, TikTok Shop US and Walmart check these in their own reviews; Shopify leaves it to you and your payment provider; Shopee, Lazada, Qoo10, Noon and Nykaa mostly rely on the local registration held by a local company.

The comparison table

Read each row as "what this platform will ask you before or while you sell a cosmetic skincare product". "Not published" means the platform does not state it on a public page we could read in October 2026; ask the platform's seller team. Drugs (sunscreen in the US, acne treatments, anything with a Drug Facts panel) follow stricter rules on every platform and are left out of this table.

Platform	Who can sell	Brand proof	Category approval	Product documents	Label rules enforced	Insurance	Hazmat
Amazon US	Businesses and individuals from many countries, including Korea, with ID, bank account and card	Brand Registry: registered or pending trademark plus brand on product	Beauty is not on Amazon's list of categories that need approval; single brands, ASINs and some product types are restricted	On request: purchase invoices (within 180 days), product photos, brand authorization, safety documents; skin lightening needs an ISO 17025 lab report, a GMP certificate and FDA facility and product listing forms	US law including MoCRA: English label images with ingredients, net content in US units, warnings, adverse event contact; lot number or matrix code on the pack; expiry date for FBA	USD 1 million per occurrence once proceeds pass USD 10,000 in a month; from November 2, 2026 from the first sale in enhanced safety categories	Dangerous goods review: SDS or exemption sheet for flagged products
Amazon EU and UK	Same seller account types; VAT registration where you store or sell	Brand Registry with an EU or UK trademark, or the same pending rules	As in the US, restrictions per product	The law requires an EU Responsible Person and CPNP notification (EU) or a UK Responsible Person and SCPN notification (GB) before sale	EU or UK label: Responsible Person name and address, origin, ingredients, best before or PAO, batch; online offers must show manufacturer and EU responsible person details (GPSR)	Not published as a fixed rule for these stores; check Seller Central	Dangerous goods review as in the US
TikTok Shop US	US businesses and US residents; foreign-owned sellers need a US-registered company with an EIN, a US warehouse and proof of selling elsewhere	Trademark or brand authorization in the Qualification Center	Beauty and Personal Care is a restricted category: apply per category or product	Brands, importers and repackers: proof of FDA facility registration matching the label (or a MoCRA small business self-attestation) and label images; resellers: an English purchase invoice from the last 365 days	Product name, net content, ingredient list, manufacturer or distributor name and address, warnings; expiry shown as month/day/year or month/year; 365 days of shelf life at delivery or disclose it	Not published as a seller requirement	Prohibited and restricted product lists; flammable items limited by carrier rules
TikTok Shop UK	UK businesses and individuals; cross-border routes exist for some countries	Individual sellers may need brand authorization for skincare	Beauty has its own UK policy	Keep the safety report (CPSR) and PIF, the CPNP or SCPN record and the Responsible Person details ready	Full INCI list on the product page plus a readable label photo; exact mL or g; real before and after images with the timeframe and "Results may vary"	Not published	As above
Walmart Marketplace	US businesses with a business tax ID, a US warehouse for returns or WFS, and a record of online sales	Must own the items and have rights to the brand; in 2025 beauty was reported limited to brand owners and authorized sellers	Personal care and beauty need Walmart's pre-approval	FDA registered GMP facility, FDA listing where applicable; reported per item: chain of title invoices, MoCRA documents, letters of authorization, test reports; mercury test for skin brightening	Identity, net quantity, ingredients, directions and manufacturer or distributor in the listing; no disease or permanent result claims	USD 1 million per occurrence and USD 2 million aggregate above USD 100,000 GMV in 12 months, or on request	WFS refuses fully regulated hazmat and temperature-controlled items
Etsy	Individuals and businesses in many countries; items must be made, designed, handpicked or sourced by the seller	None required	None; prohibited items policy applies	None requested; you follow the law where you ship (EU RP and CPNP for EU buyers)	No items making certain medical claims; Etsy keeps a list of ingredients banned in cosmetic items	Not required	Carrier rules only
Shopify (own store)	Anyone; Shopify Payments only in supported countries (not Korea)	None	None; your payment provider's restricted business list applies	None requested by Shopify; the law of each country you sell to applies	Yours to get right: INCI, directions, warnings, net content, claims, Prop 65 for California if relevant	Not required by Shopify; strongly advised	Your carrier's rules
Shopee	Local sellers per country; from Korea through Shopee's cross-border program with a Korean business registration, starting in Singapore	Shopee Mall: trademark in the country or an authorization letter	Regulated categories need permits (for example an FDA License to Operate in the Philippines)	The country's cosmetic notification (for example FDA Philippines CPR or CPN), held by a local company	ASEAN Cosmetic Directive label items in the country	Not published	Carrier and country rules
Lazada	Local sellers; LazGlobal accepts cross-border shops, South Korea listed as a base country	LazMall: trademark certificate, or a brand authorization letter for distributors	Per country	The country's cosmetic notification held locally	ASEAN label items	Not published	Carrier rules
Qoo10 Japan	Anyone regardless of nationality, except sanctioned countries	Not published	Not published	Japanese law: a licensed marketing license holder in Japan files the product before business import	Japanese label with every ingredient in Japanese names and the license holder's name and address	Not published	Carrier rules
Noon	Not published openly (seller portal behind login)	Not published	Not published	The law: Dubai Municipality Montaji registration and a MoIAT conformity certificate in the UAE; SFDA listing in Saudi Arabia, both held by a local company	English and Arabic label; Gulf standard items	Not published	Summer heat and carrier rules
Nykaa	Not published openly (seller portal behind login)	Not published	Not published	The law: CDSCO import registration (COS-2) held by the Indian importer before import	Indian label rules under the Cosmetics Rules 2020	Not published	Carrier rules
Ulta Beauty	Retail: by buyer selection. Marketplace: invite only, US business with W-9, EIN, US address and bank	Trademark expected	Buyer review	Vendor terms shared in talks; marketplace needs a UPC on every item and US shipping within 2 business days	US law plus the retailer's packaging guide	Set in vendor terms	Set in vendor terms
Sephora	By buyer selection; no open application route we could confirm	Trademark expected	Buyer review; "Clean at Sephora" has its own excluded ingredient list	Vendor terms shared in talks	US law plus retailer guides	Set in vendor terms	Set in vendor terms
Target Plus	Invite only; US business with W-9, EIN, DUNS and a commercial US address; no sole proprietors	Trademark certificate, or a letter of authorization for resellers	Target decides on the invitation	GS1 UPCs; hazmat items registered with UL WERCSmart	US law	Not published	WERCSmart registration

The deep guides go further for the big channels: selling skincare on Amazon, selling on TikTok Shop and selling on Shopify. The short US checklist for both marketplaces is in Amazon and TikTok Shop requirements.

The four things every platform checks

You may sell this brand
Your own brand is proved with a trademark: registered, or a pending application for Amazon Brand Registry. A reseller proves it with an authorization letter from the brand owner and invoices that trace the goods back to the maker. File the trademark on day one; see how to trademark a brand name and trademarks abroad.
The product is legal where you sell it
Platforms do not approve cosmetics themselves; they check that the legal steps are done. In the US that means an FDA registered facility, a MoCRA product listing by the brand on the label and an FD&C compliant label (see MoCRA in depth). In the EU a Responsible Person, a safety report and a CPNP notification (see EU cosmetics regulation). In Great Britain a UK Responsible Person and SCPN (see UK cosmetics regulation). In Asia and the Gulf, a notification or registration held by a local company.
Each unit can be traced
A batch (lot) number on every unit, and an expiry date in the format the platform reads. Amazon and TikTok Shop both reject or remove stock with missing, covered or mismatched dates. Shelf life comes from stability data; see shelf life, PAO and preservatives.
It ships safely
Most water-based creams and serums are not dangerous goods. High-alcohol toners, perfumed mists and aerosols can be. The SDS (safety data sheet) for the exact formula answers the question for Amazon, carriers and warehouses; see shipping hazmat cosmetics.

Amazon US

Amazon's "Cosmetics, skin and hair care" policy names the FD&C Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act and MoCRA. If asked, you must send full English label images showing the ingredient list, a statement of what the product is, net contents in US units, warnings and a US address, phone number, website or email for adverse event reports. Offers must be new and sealed with a lot number, serial number or matrix code on the pack, and Amazon says submitted documents must be originals, not computer or AI generated. Listings may not show the FDA logo or say "FDA approved", and may not make disease claims: "reduces the appearance of wrinkles" is allowed, "eliminates wrinkles" is not.

Beauty is not on Amazon's list of categories that need approval in October 2026, but single products and brands can be restricted. When Add Products shows "Apply to sell", Amazon asks for purchase invoices dated within 180 days, photos of all sides, brand authorization if you are not the owner and safety documents where required, and reviews in 2 to 7 business days. Skin lightening products go further: an Amazon-authorized testing company must hold an ISO 17025 lab report from the last 12 months, a cGMP certificate covering ISO 22716 or an equivalent (Amazon names Korea cGMP), and the FDA facility registration and product listing forms (FDA Forms 5066 and 5067). Insurance, FBA expiry rules and the hazmat review are covered in selling skincare on Amazon; insurance in full in product liability insurance.

Amazon EU and UK

The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 allows only products with a Responsible Person established in the EU on the market (Article 4), notified on the CPNP before sale (Article 13), with the Responsible Person's name and address and, for imports, the country of origin on the label (Article 19). The General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, applying since December 13, 2024, adds that online offers must show the manufacturer's name and postal and electronic address and, when the maker is outside the EU, the EU responsible person. Amazon's EU stores collect these details in the listing; the exact fields sit behind the Seller Central login. Great Britain works the same way with a UK Responsible Person and the SCPN notification. Fees as of October 2026: Amazon UK's Professional plan is GBP 25 a month excluding VAT with a beauty referral fee of 8% up to GBP 10 and 15% above; Amazon Germany's is EUR 39 a month excluding VAT with 8% up to EUR 10 and 15% above.

TikTok Shop US and UK

In the US, Beauty and Personal Care is a restricted category: you apply in the Qualification Center at category or product level. TikTok's US beauty policy (updated September 2026) says manufacturers, importers and repackers may need proof of FDA facility registration where the facility name matches the label, accepted as a third-party verification letter or a screenshot from the FDA portal, or a MoCRA small business exemption self-attestation, plus label images. Resellers may need an English invoice issued within 365 days. Products must have at least 365 days of shelf life at delivery or disclose it in the listing, and nothing more than 3 years old may be sold. The UK beauty policy asks for the full INCI list on the product page and a readable label photo, and tells sellers to keep the safety report, PIF, CPNP or SCPN record and Responsible Person details ready. Details and fees: selling skincare on TikTok Shop.

Walmart Marketplace

Walmart lists personal care and beauty among the categories that need its pre-approval, and its cosmetics policy (updated July 2026) asks that products comply with the FD&C Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, come from FDA registered facilities that follow GMP, and be listed with FDA where applicable. The listing must show identity, net quantity, ingredients, directions and the manufacturer or distributor. The policy bans disease and structure or function claims, promises of permanent results, misleading before and after images, skin whitening products, products tested on animals and testers or samples, and asks for substantiation of "natural" or "clean" claims. Skin brightening products need lab tests showing mercury at 1 ppm or less. In July 2025 Walmart told sellers it would restrict beauty and personal care listings to brand owners, authorized distributors and other mature sellers, and asked for documents per item such as chain of title invoices, FDA registration and listing or MoCRA documents, authorization letters, test reports or claim substantiation (reported by PPC Land; check your Seller Center). The referral fee for beauty is 8% at USD 10 or less and 15% above, with no monthly fee. A full Walmart guide is planned at selling skincare on Walmart.

Etsy

Etsy is for items made, designed, handpicked or sourced by the seller. "Designed by" covers your own designs made with a production partner, as long as you disclose the partner and where the item ships from; whether a skincare brand with a factory-made formula fits that category is Etsy's call, so read its creativity standards first. Etsy prohibits medical drugs and items making certain medical claims, and keeps a list of ingredients that may not be used in cosmetic items. Fees as of October 2026: USD 0.20 per listing, a 6.5% transaction fee on the price plus shipping, payment processing of 3% plus USD 0.25 for US shops (other rates by country), and Offsite Ads of 12% or 15% of attributed orders. See selling skincare on Etsy.

Shopify (your own store)

Shopify does not review your products. The rules that apply are the law of each country you ship to, the restricted business lists of your payment provider, and consumer law on returns, reviews and marketing consent. Shopify Payments works in 41 countries in October 2026, not including South Korea, so a seller without a company in a supported country uses a third-party payment provider and pays Shopify's extra transaction fee on that plan. Stripe's restricted list bans pseudo-pharmaceuticals that make harmful claims and restricts CBD; plain cosmetics are not on it. Full setup in selling skincare on Shopify.

Shopee and Lazada

Shopee's Korean cross-border program needs a Korean business registration certificate and starts sellers in Singapore, then opens other markets such as Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Brazil and Mexico. Lazada's LazGlobal cross-border registration lists South Korea as a base country. Neither platform replaces the cosmetic notification in each country, which a local company holds: Shopee Philippines, for example, asks sellers of regulated items to upload an FDA License to Operate and the product's CPR or CPN through its permit page. Shopee Mall in the Philippines asks brand owners for a trademark covering the Philippines and distributors for an authorization letter; LazMall in Malaysia asks for a trademark certificate or a brand authorization letter. New sellers get commission-free periods (90 days on Shopee Philippines, 120 days on Lazada Malaysia, 90 days on LazGlobal, as published in October 2026). See selling on Shopee and Lazada and the planned ASEAN cosmetics regulation guide.

Qoo10 Japan

Qoo10 Japan lets anyone open a shop regardless of nationality, except sellers from countries under US sanctions, and has a Korean-language seller section. As of its March 2025 fee table, there is no monthly fee and beauty pays a 10% sales fee (card processing included), plus 2% when the payout account is outside Japan or goods ship from outside Japan, and JPY 150 per payout. Japanese law is the hard part: importing cosmetics as a business needs a licensed marketing license holder in Japan that files each product and is named on the Japanese label. See Japan cosmetics regulation and selling on Qoo10.

Noon

Noon's seller rules sit behind its partner login, so we could not confirm them on a public page. The law decides most of it anyway: in Dubai no cosmetic may be imported, advertised or sold unless it is registered in Dubai Municipality's Montaji system, the federal MoIAT conformity certificate applies across the UAE, and Saudi Arabia needs an SFDA listing. A local company holds these registrations. See launching a K-beauty brand in Dubai and selling on Noon.

Nykaa

Nykaa's seller portal is also login only. Under Rule 12 of India's Cosmetics Rules 2020, no cosmetic may be imported unless it is registered with the Central Licensing Authority (CDSCO): the Indian importer applies on Form COS-1 through the SUGAM portal and receives the registration certificate on Form COS-2, with a power of attorney from the manufacturer. So the practical route to Nykaa starts with an Indian importer or distributor who will hold that registration. See India cosmetics regulation and selling on Nykaa.

Ulta, Sephora and Target Plus

These are retail buyers or invite-only marketplaces, not open sign-ups. Ulta Beauty Marketplace is invite only through RangeMe and needs a US-registered business with a W-9 (a W-8 is not accepted), an EIN, a US address and bank account, shipping from a US fulfillment center within 2 business days, and a UPC on every item including bundles. Target Plus is invite only and needs a US business with a W-9, EIN, DUNS number and a commercial US address (not a residential address, PO box, registered agent or virtual office), a trademark certificate or letter of authorization, GS1 UPCs and hazmat items registered with UL WERCSmart. Sephora's "Clean at Sephora" products are formulated without certain ingredients such as parabens, sulfates, phthalates and mineral oils, per its published list. Retail vendor terms (insurance limits, EDI, chargebacks, testing) are shared once you are in talks; see getting into Ulta and Sephora and retail-ready packaging.

Document by document

Each document below answers a specific platform question. Knowing who issues it saves weeks of back and forth.

Document	What it is	Who issues it	Who asks for it
Trademark registration or filing receipt	Proof you own the brand name or logo	The trademark office (USPTO, EUIPO, UKIPO, KIPO)	Amazon Brand Registry, TikTok Shop qualification, Shopee Mall, LazMall, Target Plus
Letter of authorization	The brand owner's permission for a reseller or distributor	The brand owner	Amazon (for resellers), Walmart, Shopee Mall, LazMall, Target Plus
Commercial invoice	The bill from maker to buyer, also used by customs	The manufacturer	Amazon "Apply to sell" (within 180 days), TikTok Shop resellers (within 365 days), Walmart chain of title, customs
Ingredient list (INCI)	All ingredients by their international names, in descending order	The manufacturer	Every label, Amazon label images, TikTok Shop UK product pages, Walmart listings, every notification portal
SDS (safety data sheet, also MSDS)	Hazards, handling and transport class of the exact formula	The manufacturer	Amazon dangerous goods review, carriers, 3PLs, WFS, Target Plus (via WERCSmart)
COA (certificate of analysis)	Test results for one batch against its specification	The manufacturer's lab	Amazon on request, distributors, importers, some retailers
GMP certificate (ISO 22716)	Proof the facility follows cosmetics good manufacturing practice	A certification body	Amazon (skin lightening), Walmart (GMP facility), CDSCO and other registrations, retailers
FDA facility registration	MoCRA registration of the facility that makes the product	The facility files with FDA	TikTok Shop US beauty qualification, Amazon (skin lightening), Walmart
MoCRA product listing	The listing of each product and its ingredients with FDA	The responsible person on the label (filed by them or for them)	Amazon, TikTok Shop US, Walmart
CPSR, PIF and CPNP notification	The EU safety report, the product file and the portal notification	A safety assessor; the EU Responsible Person notifies	The law for EU sales; Amazon EU, TikTok Shop EU
UK RP and SCPN notification	The GB equivalents	The UK Responsible Person	The law for GB sales; Amazon UK, TikTok Shop UK
Certificate of Free Sale (CFS)	An official statement that the product is sold freely in the country of manufacture	A government body or authorized organization in that country	Registrations in the Gulf, ASEAN, India and Latin America; some distributors
Test reports	Results of a stated test (heavy metals, challenge test, HRIPT)	An accredited lab	Amazon (skin lightening), Walmart (mercury for brightening, claim substantiation), retailers
Certificate of insurance	Proof of product liability cover with the platform as additional insured	Your insurer	Amazon, Walmart, retailers
GS1 barcode (GTIN)	The product number behind the barcode	GS1 in your country	Amazon, Walmart, Ulta Marketplace, Target Plus; see GS1 barcodes

The planned export documents guide explains the shipping set (packing list, certificate of origin) in more detail.

Which test reports platforms ask for

Few platforms ask for test reports on a plain cosmetic. The cases where they do, as of October 2026:

Amazon US, skin lightening: an ISO 17025 lab report from the last 12 months, through an Amazon-authorized testing company.
Walmart, skin brightening: lab tests showing mercury at 1 ppm or less; and reportedly third-party test reports or claim substantiation as alternative documents for beauty listings.
Claims on any platform: "dermatologist tested" needs a dermatological test, "hypoallergenic" usually an HRIPT, and "clinically proven" a study. A platform or retailer can ask for the report behind any claim; see what you can claim and patch test and HRIPT.
Retail buyers: stability and preservative efficacy (challenge test) data are common asks in vendor reviews; see skincare product testing.

What platforms ask for and which KoreanOEM document answers it

What the platform asks	Platforms	KoreanOEM document or service
Ingredient list	All	Full INCI list after the mutual NDA is signed (never percentages)
SDS for hazmat review	Amazon, carriers, 3PLs, WFS	SDS (MSDS) for every product, included
COA	Amazon on request, importers, retailers	COA and microbiology for every batch, included
GMP evidence	Amazon, Walmart, registrations	ISO 22716 certificate copy of the production facility
FDA facility registration	TikTok Shop US, Amazon, Walmart	Production at an FDA registered facility (MoCRA facility registration); registration details on request
MoCRA product listing	Amazon, TikTok Shop US, Walmart	Filed by our team for USD 150 per SKU
EU CPSR, PIF, CPNP and RP	Amazon EU, TikTok Shop EU	Through our partner: CPSR and PIF USD 1,250 per formula (UK notification included), CPNP USD 420 per product, Responsible Person USD 240 per product per year (UK) or USD 335 (UK and EU)
Certificate of Free Sale	Gulf, ASEAN, India registrations	USD 100 per certificate up to 10 products, USD 10 per extra product
Batch and expiry on every unit	Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart	Printed on every unit in the format your marketplace reads
A compliant label	All	Label proof check against the target market's rules before printing, free on orders where we print the labels
Commercial invoice for "Apply to sell"	Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart	Commercial invoice and packing list with every shipment
Test reports for claims	All, on request	Heavy metal test about USD 150, patch test from USD 1,000, HRIPT from USD 3,000 (50 people) or USD 5,500 (100 people)

Common mistakes

Buying stock before checking whether the platform restricts your exact product type, for example skin lightening on Amazon or any whitening claim on TikTok Shop and Walmart.
Printing the expiry date in a format the platform does not read, or covering a printed date with a sticker, which TikTok Shop forbids.
Submitting a generic SDS for "a toner" instead of the SDS for the exact formula in the box.
Assuming one registration covers every market: a US MoCRA listing does nothing for the EU, and an EU CPNP notification does not count in Great Britain.
Listing claims on the platform that are stronger than the label, or letting creators say "treats acne" in videos.
Waiting for the trademark to register before applying to Brand Registry, when a pending application filed through IP Accelerator is enough to start.
Planning to sell in Asia or the Gulf with no local company to hold the notification.

Checklist

Trademark filed in each country you will sell in, with the brand on the pack
Authorization letters ready for any reseller or distributor
Product type checked against each platform's restricted and prohibited lists
US: FDA registered facility confirmed, MoCRA product listing filed, label with an adverse event contact
EU or UK: Responsible Person appointed, CPSR done, CPNP or SCPN notified before sale
Asia, Gulf, India: local importer or holder named, notification or registration filed
INCI list, SDS, COA and GMP certificate copy saved as PDFs, one folder per SKU
Batch number and expiry date on every unit, in each platform's format
GS1 barcode per product and size
Claims on listings match the label and avoid disease words
Product liability insurance in place before the first marketplace sale
Hazmat status known for every alcohol-based, perfumed or aerosol product

How KoreanOEM helps

KoreanOEM is a Korean skincare OEM and private label manufacturer: we develop your formula and produce it in Korea, and we prepare the documents marketplaces ask for with the product, not afterwards. Best price, best cost and the lowest minimum order you cannot find anywhere else. We believe in our customers' vision rather than our own profit, so even if we lose money at the beginning, we still support you.

Production at an ISO 22716 facility in Pyeongtaek that is FDA registered, with our own staff on site; the GMP certificate copy for your files.
INCI list, SDS, COA, specification and stability data for every product, included; the full INCI list after the NDA, which you sign online in My page.
Registrations: MoCRA product listing USD 150 per SKU, EU and UK files through our partner, Certificate of Free Sale, and documents for importers in other markets. See certifications and documents and all fees.
Batch and expiry on every unit in the marketplace format, and a label proof check before printing.
Minimums from 500 units for serums, creams and other library formulas. First orders below 500 units are possible when you share your growth plan (expected volumes for the next orders), reviewed case by case.

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Frequently asked questions

Which documents does Amazon ask for in beauty and topical approval?

Beauty is not on Amazon's approval list in October 2026, but restricted products ask for purchase invoices dated within 180 days, product photos, brand authorization and safety documents, and Amazon can ask for English label images that meet MoCRA. Skin lightening products also need an ISO 17025 lab report, a GMP certificate such as ISO 22716 and the FDA facility and product listing forms.

Does my skincare need an SDS or exemption sheet for Amazon hazmat review?

Only if Amazon places the product in dangerous goods review, which is common for perfumed, alcohol-based and aerosol products. The SDS comes from the manufacturer and must match the exact formula; Amazon accepts exemption sheets only for products without harmful chemicals and battery products.

Do I need liability insurance to sell skincare on Amazon?

Yes once your Amazon.com proceeds pass USD 10,000 in a month, within 30 days, with at least USD 1 million per occurrence and Amazon as additional insured. From November 2, 2026 products in Amazon's enhanced safety categories need it regardless of sales, so check Account Health for each product.

What documents does TikTok Shop need for the beauty category?

In the US, brands, importers and repackers may need proof of FDA facility registration that matches the label, or a MoCRA small business self-attestation, plus label images; resellers may need an English invoice from the last 365 days. In the UK, keep the safety report, CPNP or SCPN record and Responsible Person details ready and show the full INCI list on the product page.

How do I get approved to sell skincare on Walmart Marketplace?

Walmart needs a US business with a tax ID and a record of online sales, then pre-approval for the beauty category. Since 2025 it has reportedly limited beauty to brand owners and authorized sellers and asks for per-item documents such as chain of title invoices, MoCRA or FDA documents and authorization letters.

Can I sell skincare on Etsy?

Yes, if your shop fits Etsy's made, designed, handpicked or sourced rules and the listing makes no medical claims. Etsy does not ask for documents, but you still follow the cosmetics law of each buyer's country, including an EU Responsible Person and CPNP notification for EU buyers.

How do I sell skincare on Shopee or Lazada from Korea?

Shopee's cross-border program accepts Korean businesses and starts them in Singapore; Lazada's LazGlobal lists South Korea as a base country. Each country still needs its own cosmetic notification held by a local company, and Shopee Philippines, for example, asks sellers to upload the FDA License to Operate and product CPR or CPN.

How do I sell skincare on Qoo10 Japan?

Anyone can open a Qoo10 Japan shop, and beauty pays a 10% sales fee plus 2% for overseas payout or shipping, as of Qoo10's March 2025 fee table. Selling imported cosmetics as a business in Japan needs a licensed Japanese marketing license holder who files each product and appears on the Japanese label.

How do I sell skincare on Noon or Nykaa?

Both keep seller rules behind a login, so ask their seller teams. The law sets the base: in Dubai products must be registered in Montaji, in Saudi Arabia listed with SFDA, and in India registered with CDSCO by the Indian importer before import.

Which test reports do Amazon and retailers ask for?

For plain cosmetics, usually none until you make a claim or sell a restricted type. Amazon asks for an ISO 17025 lab report for skin lightening, Walmart a mercury test for brightening, and retailers commonly ask for stability and challenge test data and the test behind claims such as dermatologist tested or hypoallergenic.

Sources

Checked against these sources in October 2026. Rules and fees change; check with the authority or your importer before you sell.