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ChilePersonal Care & Beauty
Imports & Shipments
Imports & Shipments for Personal Care & Beauty in Chile
Taevas Global guides personal care and beauty manufacturers through every step of importing into Chile — from ISP registration and customs documentation to last-mile logistics — so your products reach shelves faster and fully compliant.
Market
Chile
Industry
Personal Care & Beauty
Service
Imports & Shipments
Regulator
ISP - Instituto de Salud Publica de Chile
Timeline
8-16 weeks from initial filing to first shipment
What We Deliver
Six Pillars of Chile Personal Care & Beauty Intelligence
Our six interconnected pillars give personal care and beauty companies a complete operational and regulatory foundation for importing into Chile with confidence.
01
ISP Regulatory Mapping
We decode the full ISP framework governing cosmetics and personal care products under Chilean law, including Decreto Supremo No. 239 and its amendments. Our team identifies exactly which product categories require prior notification versus full registration, reducing delays before your first shipment. You receive a clear compliance roadmap tailored to your product portfolio.
Product classification under ISP categories
Prior notification vs. full registration determination
Labeling requirements in Spanish for Chilean market
How It Works
From Brief to Board-Ready Intelligence
Our four-stage engagement takes you from initial scoping through full shipment readiness, delivering actionable outputs at every milestone.
Step 1 · Day 1-2
Discovery & Scoping
We conduct a structured intake session to understand your product portfolio, origin country, target SKUs, and commercial timeline. Our team reviews existing safety dossiers and regulatory documentation to identify gaps before work begins. You receive a scoping memo confirming deliverables, timelines, and assigned specialists.
Taevas Approach
The discovery session covers product categories, formulation details, intended claims, packaging specifications, and target retail channels. We also collect existing certificates of free sale, GMP documentation, and any prior ISP correspondence. This ensures our team has full context before committing to a compliance and logistics roadmap.
Market Snapshot
Chile Personal Care & Beauty Market at a Glance
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Estimated Market Value (USD)
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Projected Annual Growth Rate
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Active Import License Holders
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ISP Cosmetic Notifications Filed
ISP as the Central Gatekeeper
The Instituto de Salud Publica de Chile administers all cosmetic and personal care product notifications under Decreto Supremo No. 239. Unlike some Latin American markets, Chile does not require pre-market approval for most cosmetics but does mandate prior notification with a complete technical dossier. Non-compliant products are subject to seizure and destruction at the port of entry.
Mercosur Alignment Creates Opportunity
Chile has adopted Mercosur Technical Regulation GMC/RES 15/12 as the baseline for cosmetic ingredient safety, creating regulatory alignment with Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. This means brands already compliant in Mercosur markets can often accelerate their Chilean entry by leveraging existing safety documentation. However, Chilean label requirements and language rules must still be independently verified.
Growing Premium and Natural Segments
Chilean consumers are increasingly shifting toward premium skincare, clean beauty, and naturally derived personal care products, driven by rising middle-class incomes and health awareness. International brands from South Korea, France, and the United States have seen strong growth in Chile's pharmacy and department store channels. E-commerce penetration for beauty products has accelerated significantly since 2020.
Digital and Omnichannel Distribution
Major Chilean retailers including Falabella, Ripley, and pharmacy chains such as Cruz Verde and Salcobrand have invested heavily in omnichannel beauty retail. Marketplace platforms including Mercado Libre and Falabella.com represent fast-growing import entry points for international personal care brands. Understanding channel-specific compliance and labeling requirements is essential for a successful multi-channel launch.
What's Included
Everything in Your Report
Every Taevas Global engagement for Imports & Shipments in Chile delivers eight structured outputs that give your team everything needed to execute with confidence.
Chile Import Regulatory Roadmap
A step-by-step compliance guide covering ISP notification requirements, Decreto Supremo No. 239 obligations, and customs clearance procedures specific to your product categories.
ISP Dossier Preparation
Complete preparation of the technical product file for ISP submission, including ingredient declarations, safety summaries, and Spanish-language label proofs formatted to ISP standards.
Ingredient Compliance Screen
A full ingredient-level audit against ISP prohibited and restricted substance lists and Mercosur GMC/RES 15/12, with flagged items and recommended reformulation or concentration adjustments.
Tariff & Duty Analysis
HS code classification, applicable import duty rates, FTA benefit identification, and a landed cost model comparing duty scenarios for your specific product mix entering Chile.
Logistics & Port-of-Entry Plan
A recommended logistics route from origin country to Chilean distribution, including port-of-entry selection, bonded warehouse options, and freight forwarder and customs broker recommendations.
Distributor & Retailer Landscape
A curated map of qualified Chilean importers, distributors, and key retail and pharmacy buyers relevant to your product category, with introductory context on commercial terms and minimum order expectations.
Risk & Barrier Assessment
An honest evaluation of regulatory, commercial, and operational risks associated with your Chile market entry, including ingredient restriction risks, labeling non-compliance exposure, and competitive barriers.
Ongoing Compliance Calendar
A 24-month compliance calendar covering ISP notification renewal deadlines, labeling update obligations, post-market surveillance requirements, and recommended audit checkpoints for your Chile import program.
Who This Is For
Built for These Situations
Pre-Launch
International Brand Entering Chile for the First Time
You manufacture personal care or beauty products outside Chile and are ready to test or scale in the Chilean market but have no existing ISP registration, local importer relationship, or customs infrastructure. Your regulatory team may have no prior experience with ISP processes or Mercosur-aligned requirements. You need a partner who can build your compliance and logistics foundation from scratch.
Outcome
A fully documented ISP notification, customs-ready import package, and a vetted local distributor shortlist — so your first shipment clears without delays.
Next Steps
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Ready to Map Your Chile Opportunity?
Let Taevas Global handle the complexity of ISP compliance, customs documentation, and logistics coordination so your personal care and beauty products reach Chilean consumers without delays or surprises.
ISP notification and dossier preparation handled end-to-end
Ingredient compliance screening before you manufacture or ship
Tariff optimization using Chile free trade agreement benefits
Distributor and retail channel introductions included