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Emerging-market beauty, decoded

Practical notes on compliance, formulation and consumer shifts across India, Russia, the Middle East and Southeast Asia — the intelligence behind the products we help build.

Halal Beauty in the Gulf: what brands must know before entering Saudi & UAE

Halal certification is fast becoming mandatory across the GCC. Here is the practical path for cosmetics brands entering Saudi Arabia and the UAE — from SCPN notification to bilingual labeling.

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India cosmetics rules: a practical CDSCO entry checklist for new brands

India is one of the fastest-rising beauty markets — but imports run through CDSCO. A clear checklist for new brands: import license, manufacturer registration, and labeling.

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Russia & EAEU: EAC conformity and SGR registration explained

Selling cosmetics across the Eurasian Economic Union means EAC conformity and state registration (SGR). Here is what international brands need to plan for.

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