Mandatory Cosmetic Registration for Sole Proprietors: Fines Up to 340,000 UAH.

Ukraine’s New Rules for Selling Cosmetic Products

According to Novyny.live: Starting in August 2026, individual entrepreneurs in Ukraine will be required to register all cosmetic products before selling them, under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 65, adopted on January 20, 2021. Violators could face fines ranging from 34,000 to 340,000 Ukrainian hryvnias. This regulation aims to tighten control over product safety and quality in the beauty market.

Products already placed on the market before August 3, 2026, can still be sold without the new registration until their expiration date. This transitional period gives businesses time to adjust without disrupting existing inventory sales.

Broader Market Impact

As of June 2026, the list of high-risk goods includes not only cosmetics but also technically complex household items, medicines, and jewelry. This shows that the new rules will affect a wide range of products sold in the country.

Penalties for non-compliance can be severe. Expert Bohdan Yankiv noted,

“The fine may equal the full value of such goods.”

With several years before the rules take full effect, individual entrepreneurs have time to prepare for changes that could reshape Ukraine’s cosmetics market and alter how small businesses operate. The new framework may also encourage higher product safety standards and attract new market players ready to meet these requirements.

• Hefty fines could serve as a strong incentive to follow the new norms.
• This will likely increase accountability across the market.
• Opportunities may emerge for newcomers willing to adhere to updated standards.