Sell cosmetics in Slovenia: regulatory guide

• The Urad RS za kemikalije (Chemicals Office of the Republic of Slovenia), under the Ministry of Health, is the competent authority for cosmetics under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009; JAZMP, the medicines agency, covers medicinal products and medical devices exclusively.
• Slovenian is mandatory for all consumer-facing label information; for imported products, an additional Slovenian-language label or insert is accepted.
• The Chemicals Office maintains a public open-data registry of cosmetics suppliers, importers, and Responsible Persons, accessible at podatki.gov.si.

1. The EU framework applies — notify once, sell everywhere

Slovenia applies Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 directly — the harmonised rules that govern cosmetic products across the entire European Union. There is no parallel national regime: the safety, composition, and labelling rules are the same as in the rest of the EU.

In practice, selling in Slovenia within the EU framework means meeting four common obligations that are not specific to this country:

• A single CPNP notification covers the entire EU market, including Slovenia.
• A single EU-established Responsible Person is accountable for the product.
• A single product information file (PIF), which includes the cosmetic product safety report (CPSR).

This guide does not repeat that common framework — it focuses on what is specific to Slovenia. For the cross-cutting concepts, see also what the CosIng database is and how to use it.

2. The national competent authority

The competent authority for cosmetic products in Slovenia is the Urad RS za kemikalije (Chemicals Office of the Republic of Slovenia), a body within the Ministry of Health. Contact details and sector information are available at gov.si, at Ajdovščina 4, 1000 Ljubljana.

The Chemicals Office applies Regulation 1223/2009 at the national level, maintains the registry of legal and natural persons who produce or import cosmetics in Slovenia or act as Responsible Persons, and manages national CPNP contacts. Physical market inspections are conducted by the Health Inspectorate.

JAZMP (Javna agencija RS za zdravila in medicinske pripomočke — Public Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Medicinal Products and Medical Devices, jazmp.si) is the regulatory authority for medicinal products and medical devices in Slovenia — not for cosmetics. The competent authority for cosmetics is the Chemicals Office.

3. Labelling language requirements

Slovenian is mandatory in Slovenia for all consumer-facing label information. This covers all Article 19(5) elements of Regulation 1223/2009: nominal content, minimum durability date or period-after-opening (PAO), relevant warnings and precautions, product function, and the ingredient list.

For imported products, the established and accepted practice is to apply an additional Slovenian-language label or insert to the original packaging. This approach allows the language requirement to be met without altering the manufacturer's primary labelling.

INCI ingredient names are exempt from the language requirement: as internationally standardised nomenclature, they may appear in their original form without translation into Slovenian. To verify ingredient composition and applicable restrictions under the annexes of Regulation 1223/2009, the CosIng database is the reference resource.

4. National particularities

Public open-data registry of suppliers and importers

The most distinctive feature of the Slovenian system is that the Chemicals Office maintains a public registry of cosmetics suppliers, importers, and Responsible Persons operating in Slovenia. This registry is published as open data at podatki.gov.si, making it an unusually transparent market tool within the European context.

For companies operating in the Slovenian market, this means their registered operator status is publicly verifiable. It also allows distributors, retailers, and institutional buyers to check the compliance standing of their suppliers directly.

No pre-market authorisation: CPNP is the sole entry step

Slovenia does not require any additional national authorisation or registration before placing a cosmetic on the market. The CPNP notification is the only market-entry step, the same as in the rest of the EU.

Marketing and advertising

The marketing and advertising of cosmetic products in Slovenia must comply with the Consumer Protection Act alongside Regulation 1223/2009 on product claims and communication of product properties. There are no additional national restrictions beyond the harmonised European framework.

Cosmetovigilance

Serious undesirable effect notifications under Article 23 of Regulation 1223/2009 are directed to the Chemicals Office, which acts as the national contact point in the European surveillance system. Economic operators should maintain records of any such notifications and be prepared to provide them to the Chemicals Office upon request.

Practical labelling compliance for imports

For imported products, applying an additional Slovenian-language label or an inserted leaflet is the standard route to compliance. The Chemicals Office has confirmed that this approach satisfies the language requirement, provided all mandatory elements specified in Article 19(5) are legible and clearly present. The distributor or importer responsible for placing the product on the Slovenian market bears full responsibility for ensuring the Slovenian label is correct and in place before the product reaches the retail point.

For other markets in the region, see our guides to Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Croatia.

5. Frequently asked questions

Which authority regulates cosmetics in Slovenia? The Urad RS za kemikalije (Chemicals Office of the Republic of Slovenia), under the Ministry of Health, is the competent authority for cosmetic products. It maintains the registry of suppliers and Responsible Persons and acts as the national contact point to the European Commission.

What language must cosmetic labels be in for Slovenia? Slovenian is mandatory for all consumer-facing label information. For imported products, an additional Slovenian-language label or insert is an accepted solution. INCI ingredient names are exempt as international nomenclature.

Do I need a separate notification for Slovenia? No. A single CPNP notification covers the entire EU market, including Slovenia. There is no additional national cosmetic product register.

Are there national particularities beyond Regulation 1223/2009? The Chemicals Office maintains a public open-data registry of cosmetics suppliers, importers, and Responsible Persons operating in Slovenia, available at podatki.gov.si. This is the most distinctive feature of the Slovenian system.