The Role of a Swiss Representative for Cosmetics
Legal background
Navigating Swiss cosmetic regulations can be demanding, especially when entering a new market. By appointing Obelis Swiss as your professional representative, you gain access to a team with extensive regulatory experience and compliance expertise.
A reliable representative is essential to maintaining product conformity:
- Ensures ongoing product compliance through regulatory monitoring and guidance
- Facilitates communication with Swiss authorities, reducing administrative burden
- Clarifies complex requirements related to documentation, product claims, and safety
- Helps avoid costly fines, delays, or market recalls due to non-compliance
Our services
Swiss Representative Service for Market Compliance
Partnering with Obelis Swiss as your Switzerland Representative ensures a smooth, compliant, and stress-free entry into the Swiss cosmetics market by guiding you through the strict requirements of the Federal Act on Foodstuffs and Utility Articles (FAS), the Ordinance on Foodstuffs and Utility Articles (ODAlOUs), and the Ordinance on Cosmetic Products (OCos). With a dedicated team of regulatory experts, we verify and compile your Product Information File, assess formulas for banned or restricted substances, support laboratory testing and CPSR creation, and perform meticulous label and claims reviews so your products meet every mandatory requirement. Beyond documentation, we act as your frontline communicator with the competent authorities, keeping you informed of regulatory updates, significantly reducing the risk of delays, fines, or market recalls.
Choosing Obelis means choosing a trustworthy, approachable partner who makes Swiss compliance faster, clearer, and fully aligned with your brand’s success.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Foreign manufacturers placing cosmetics on the Swiss market must appoint a Swiss Representative to ensure compliance with national legislation, maintain product documentation, and act as the official contact point for Swiss authorities.
Manufacturers must prepare a complete Product Information File (PIF), a compliant formula, a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) when applicable, and accurate product labelling in accordance with Swiss requirements. Obelis Swiss helps verify and compile all required documentation.
While Switzerland aligns closely with EU cosmetic standards, it operates under its own legislation (FAS, ODAlOUs, OCos). Some administrative requirements and market procedures differ, making the support of a local representative essential for accuracy and compliance.
Timelines vary depending on documentation completeness and potential formula or labelling adjustments. With a prepared PIF and responsive collaboration, compliance can progress quickly. Obelis accelerates the process by handling regulatory checks and communication efficiently.
Non-compliance may lead to fines, product withdrawals, border rejections, and reputational damage. A Swiss Representative helps prevent these risks by ensuring products are compliant before and during their presence on the market.
