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Cosmetics blog: the laboratory’s notebook

News, insights and behind the scenes of our cosmetic laboratory in Tunisia.

Regulation and quality · 1 November 2026 · 13 min

Cosmetic products regulation in Tunisia: the essentials, with evidence

In Tunisia, the requirements applying to a cosmetic product must be confirmed in writing with the competent authority and INNORPI, as public sources describe few specific rules. Some cosmetics also bear a consumption duty on top of VAT. To sell in the European Union, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 applies in full: a Responsible Person established in the EU, a PIF (Product Information File), CPNP notification and compliant labelling.

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Launching your brand · 1 November 2026 · 15 min

How to start a cosmetic brand in Tunisia: a step-by-step guide

To start a cosmetic brand in Tunisia, first set the target, the benefit, the price, the quantity and the budget, then begin with a short range. File the name with INNORPI, in class 3, after a prior-rights search. Check the health framework with the Ministry of Health. Then choose between private label, custom private label or custom formulation, with a laboratory working to ISO 22716. Finally, distribute through parapharmacies, online or abroad.

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Private label and custom private label · 1 November 2026 · 8 min

Private label for parapharmacies: how to launch step by step

Yes, a health and beauty retailer can launch its own private label range without a pharmacist’s degree. It chooses an existing formula, made by a laboratory, and sells it under its own name. If it is the only one to put its name on the label, it becomes the Responsible Person under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Allow 45 to 90 days for private label at Oppenheimer Lab, with small batches negotiable from 100 to 200 units.

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Private label and custom private label · 1 November 2026 · 9 min

White label, private label or contract manufacturing: what’s the difference?

White label, private label and contract manufacturing do not mean the same thing. The first two describe a commercial model and a level of formula customisation. Contract manufacturing describes a way of producing. A single project can combine all three. Outsourcing manufacturing does not automatically transfer Responsible Person status: the contract must settle this before launch.

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Cosmetic contract manufacturing · 1 November 2026 · 9 min

How to choose a cosmetic laboratory in Tunisia

To choose a cosmetic manufacturer in Tunisia, compare laboratories on documented evidence: good manufacturing practice (ISO 22716), traceability, minimum quantity, lead times and a detailed quote. To sell in the EU, plan ahead for the Responsible Person, the Product Information File and CPNP notification. The sector has many informal players: ask for documents and visit the site before signing.

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Private label and custom private label · 1 November 2026 · 13 min

Private label cosmetics: the complete guide to launching your brand

Private label cosmetics means selling under your own name an existing formula, manufactured and filled by a laboratory. In Tunisia, it is the fastest route: at Oppenheimer Lab, allow 45 to 90 days, with small batches negotiable from 100 to 200 units. To sell in the European Union, you need a Responsible Person established in the EU, a PIF (Product Information File) and a CPNP notification before placing the product on the market.

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Cosmetic contract manufacturing · 1 November 2026 · 15 min

Cosmetic contract manufacturing in Tunisia: the complete 2026 guide

Cosmetic contract manufacturing in Tunisia means entrusting formulation, manufacturing and filling and packaging to a Tunisian laboratory, under private label, custom private label or custom formulation. The choice depends on budget, timeline and the level of differentiation sought. Manufacturing must follow GMP, but ISO 22716 certification is not mandatory in itself. To sell in the EU, you need a Responsible Person, a PIF and a CPNP notification.

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