Who buys herbal cosmetics & personal care in Amsterdam
Buyer sectors in Amsterdam relevant to herbal cosmetics & personal care: HORECA; South Asian & Surinamese grocery wholesalers.
- Trade hub: Food Center Amsterdam (groothandelsmarkt, Jan van Galenstraat)
- Trade hub: Royal FloraHolland Aalsmeer (flower auction)
- Trade hub: Westpoort port area
- Trade hub: Schiphol Logistics Park
- Trade hub: Zuidas business district
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Herbal Cosmetics & Personal Care for Amsterdam buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Formats | Hair oils 100-500 ml, shampoos 100-1,000 ml, soaps 75-125 g, creams 50-100 g (typical) |
| Formulation basis | Botanical extracts and oils; preservative systems acceptable under EU Annex V for EU buyers (typical) |
| Stability | Accelerated stability 3-6 months at 40 °C/75% RH (typical) |
| Microbiology | Per ISO 17516 limits (typical) |
| Claims | Cosmetic claims only unless registered as a medicine (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Clearing herbal cosmetics & personal care into Netherlands
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | DG GROW (Reg. 1223/2009) | CPNP notification; EU Responsible Person; PIF; safety assessment |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
How long does herbal cosmetics & personal care take to reach Amsterdam from India?
About 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days at sea from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) to Rotterdam, plus inland and clearance time (estimate).
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Amsterdam?
Food Center Amsterdam (groothandelsmarkt, Jan van Galenstraat); Royal FloraHolland Aalsmeer (flower auction); Westpoort port area.
Can you deliver herbal cosmetics & personal care door-to-door in Amsterdam?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Netherlands handles customs clearance.
Which Netherlands registration is needed?
Notification (DG GROW (Reg. 1223/2009)).
Who is the 'Responsible Person' for my brand?
In the EU and UK, a legal entity based in that market, usually the brand owner or importer. We provide the plant's documents needed for the product information file.
Can I use 'Ayurvedic' claims?
Cosmetic products should make cosmetic claims only. Therapeutic claims can turn a product into a medicine that needs registration.
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Herbal Cosmetics & Personal Care for Amsterdam: request a quote
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