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In our previous post, we covered the five biggest pain points when importing cosmetic packaging from China, from quality consistency and PPWR documentation to lead times, cost pressure, and labeling mismatches. For Beauty brand owners and fillers across the Nordics and EU, those issues are very real, but they don’t mean China should be ruled out. If you need assistance we can help.

China is already part of the cosmetic packaging supply chain for many Nordic and EU brands. For beauty brand owners and fillers, the question is not if you use Chinese manufacturing, but how to manage quality, compliance, and timing risks. In this article, we break down the five biggest pain points when importing cosmetic packaging from China – and how to reduce them. Reading this before your next supplier meeting can save you from costly delays, reworks, and compliance heada

The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) goes beyond general sustainability slogans and introduces very concrete, measurable obligations that hit cosmetic bottles, jars, tubes and gift sets directly. Even if you already follow existing packaging rules, four PPWR topics deserve special attention if you import cosmetic packaging into the EU.

Importers of cosmetic packaging must now align their operations with both existing rules and the new PPWR framework, with a focus on bottles, jars, pumps, droppers and outer cartons used for beauty and personal care products. This means reviewing pack designs, coordinating closely with Asian suppliers, and managing EPR duties so that cosmetic packs remain legally marketable and cost‑effective in the EU.

Importers must align their operations with both current PPWD rules and the new PPWR. This involves reviewing packaging, updating labels, coordinating with suppliers, and managing EPR duties across EU countries. These actions help avoid compliance issues and protect market access.