New regulation aims to simplify requirements and boost Brazil’s artisanal cosmetics sector.

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency opened today (October 13) a public consultation on new rules to regulate the artisanal production of cosmetics, personal care products, and perfumes.

The proposal includes a Board Resolution (RDC) and a Normative Instruction (IN) detailing the technical requirements and listing which products may be produced on a small-scale, handcrafted basis.

Regulatory background

This initiative follows Law No. 15.154/2025, which amended Law No. 6.360/1976, establishing a new regulatory framework for the artisanal cosmetics sector.

Under the new law, handmade cosmetics — produced in small quantities, without automated machinery or complex industrial processes — are exempt from registration and subject to simplified requirements. These products must also be sold directly to final consumers, without intermediaries.

Public consultation open as of today

The consultation will remain open for 45 days, starting today (October 13). During this period, any individual or organization can submit comments and suggestions to help refine the regulation before its final approval by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency.

This participatory approach reflects the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency’s commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement in regulatory processes.

Potential impact

The regulation is expected to encourage the formalization of small producers, drive innovation in artisanal formulations, and enhance legal certainty in the sector.

Foreign companies and intellectual property firms should closely monitor this development, as it may expand opportunities in Brazil’s growing cosmetics and personal care market.