Article 11 of the Saudi Cosmetics Law
المادة 11 من نظام منتجات التجميل
The article requires every cosmetic product to carry identification data or a label, as set by the Implementing Regulations.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يجب أن يحتوي كل منتج تجميلي على بيانات أو ملصق تعريفي وفقًا لما تحدده اللائحة.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 11 explained in plain English
This article sets a general rule: every cosmetic product must carry identification data or a label. The text of the article exempts no particular product from this.
As for the content of the data, the form of the label, its language and how it is affixed, the article refers these to the Implementing Regulations, so the text itself does not say what the label must contain. A manufacturer or importer should therefore consult the Implementing Regulations to learn exactly which data is required.
The label is what the user sees when buying and using the product, which is why the law made it mandatory on every cosmetic product without exception.
The article is connected to the lister's obligations in Article 10, including notifying the Authority of any modification made to the cosmetic product, and to Article 12, which requires the Authority to publish the list of listed products on its website. Anyone with a question about whether their product's label conforms to what the Implementing Regulations require can contact the Authority or consult a lawyer specializing in commercial law and food and drug law.
Practical example
Khalid imports a range of hair oils from an Asian company to sell in his shop in Madinah. Every product must carry identification data or a label, and he must consult the Implementing Regulations to learn which data is required on the label.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 11 of the Saudi Cosmetics Law
May a cosmetic product be sold without a label?
No. The article requires every cosmetic product to carry identification data or a label.
What data is required on a cosmetic product label?
The article refers this to the Implementing Regulations of the law and does not state it itself.
Is any cosmetic product exempt from the label?
The article mentions no exemption; it requires every cosmetic product to carry identification data or a label.
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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.