Article 9 of the Saudi Cosmetics Law
المادة 9 من نظام منتجات التجميل
The article makes the lister responsible for the safety of the cosmetic product and for it not harming the user's health under normal use following the label's instructions.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يكون المُدرِج مسؤولًا عن الآتي:
1 - مأمونية المنتج التجميلي.
2 - ألا يسبب المنتج التجميلي أي ضرر بصحة المستخدم تحت الظروف العادية للاستخدام وفقًا لإرشادات الاستخدام والتخلص منه الموضحة في بيانات الملصق التعريفي للمنتج.
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 9 explained in plain English
This article sets out who bears responsibility for the safety of the cosmetic product: the lister, that is, under Article 1, the natural or legal person in whose name the product is registered with the Authority.
The lister is responsible for two things:
- The safety of the product, that is, the product must be safe.
- The product not harming the user's health; this responsibility is limited to use under normal conditions and in accordance with the instructions for use and disposal shown in the product's identification label.
As a result of this limit, the text ties responsibility for harm to normal use that follows the instructions; if the product is used contrary to its instructions, the article does not expressly address that case. The article does not state the type of penalty or compensation for breach, which is to be found in other relevant provisions.
Article 10 follows to set out practical obligations of the lister, including notifying the Authority when harm or a manufacturing error occurs. Anyone harmed by a cosmetic product who wants to know their rights can consult a lawyer specializing in compensation claims and health law.
Practical example
Hind used a moisturizing cream exactly as described on the package and suffered severe irritation. Under this article, responsibility for the cream's safety and for it not harming the user under normal conditions lies with the company in whose name the product is listed with the Authority.
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 9 of the Saudi Cosmetics Law
Who is responsible for harm caused by a cosmetic product?
The lister, in whose name the product is registered with the Authority, is responsible for the product's safety and for it not harming the user's health under normal conditions of use.
Is the lister liable if the product is used the wrong way?
The article ties responsibility for harm to use under normal conditions and in accordance with the label's instructions, and does not expressly address use contrary to them.
Does the article set compensation for harm?
No. The article sets responsibility only and does not state the amount or method of compensation.
More articles on Responsibilities and Duties of the Lister
- Article 10
The article places five obligations on the lister: reporting harm, manufacturing errors and recalls, keeping the product information file, reporting modifications, documenting wholesale sales, and reporting misuse.
يجب على المُدرِج الالتزام بما يأتي: 1 - إبلاغ الهيئة في حال حدوث ضرر سببه المنتج التجميلي أو حدوث خطأ في تصنيعه أو عند استدعائه في أي بلد. 2 - الاحتفاظ بملف معل
- Article 26
The lister must withdraw or recall a cosmetic product when the Authority decides so; if it does not do so within the set period, the Authority withdraws and destroys it, as applicable, at the lister's expense.
إذا قررت الهيئة سحب المنتج التجميلي أو استدعاءه فيلتزم المُدرِج بالقيام بذلك، وإذا لم يقم بسحبه أو استدعائه خلال المدة التي تحددها الهيئة، فعليها سحبه وإتلافه -
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.