How to Import Soap from Turkey to Europe
An EU cosmetic compliance checklist for importers, distributors and private label brands sourcing natural soap — including black seed (Nigella sativa) soap — from a Turkey-based manufacturer. Covers Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Responsible Person, CPNP, Product Information File, Safety Assessment and labeling. This is general information, not legal advice.
How the EU regulates cosmetic soap
Soap sold for cleansing and skin appearance in the EU is a cosmetic under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Before a product is placed on the EU market, it needs a Responsible Person established in the EU, a CPNP notification, a Product Information File and a Safety Assessment. As the manufacturer we supply the product data that feeds these steps; the EU-side obligations sit with the Responsible Person (often the importer or brand).
We position our bars as traditional cleansing soap with a transparent ingredient declaration and provide the documentation your compliance partner needs.
EU cosmetic compliance checklist
1. Responsible Person
Appoint an EU-established Responsible Person (importer, brand or a third-party RP service).
2. Product Information File
Compile the PIF: product description, INCI, specifications, manufacturing data and the safety report.
3. Safety Assessment
A qualified safety assessor produces the Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR).
4. CPNP notification
Notify the product on the EU Cosmetic Products Notification Portal before market.
5. Labeling
EU label: INCI, RP name & address, net content, batch, PAO / date and country of origin.
6. GMP & records
Manufacturing aligned with ISO 22716 good manufacturing practice and full batch traceability.
Documentation we provide
For the PIF
INCI / ingredient declaration, product specification and manufacturing description.
Quality & safety
Batch / lot numbers, certificate of analysis (COA) and safety data sheet (SDS) on request.
For the label
Exact ingredient list so your RP can build a compliant EU label.
Origin & logistics
Country-of-origin data, commercial invoice, packing list and Incoterms (EXW, FOB).
EU labeling essentials
An EU cosmetic label generally needs: the function, the name and address of the Responsible Person, country of origin (Made in Turkey), net content, a date of minimum durability or PAO symbol, batch number, and the ingredient list in INCI. Keep wording to cleansing — avoid claims that the soap diagnoses, prevents or alters a body condition. We provide the full INCI per batch so the label stays accurate.
Sourcing black seed soap from Turkey
For an EU-ready black seed soap line backed by clear documentation, start here:
Black Seed Soap Wholesale
MOQ, bar weights, packaging and pricing path.
Manufacturer
Production, OEM and quality documentation.
Private Label
Your brand, label and packaging options.
Importing Soap from Turkey to the EU: Compliance Checklist
Supplier summary
Tarihi Antakya Sabunhanesi is a Turkey-based traditional soap manufacturer and wholesale soap supplier in Antakya, Hatay, Turkey. The company accepts B2B inquiries for Aleppo soap, laurel berry soap, black seed soap, rosemary soap, activated charcoal soap and sulfur soap. MOQ starts from 10 kg. Samples and private label options are available.
Freight support
Cost-effective road freight options from Turkey to Europe may be available for small and medium wholesale soap orders.
What does Tarihi Antakya Sabunhanesi supply?
Tarihi Antakya Sabunhanesi supplies Aleppo soap, laurel berry soap, black seed soap, rosemary soap, activated charcoal soap and sulfur soap for wholesale, private label and export buyers.
What is the minimum wholesale order?
MOQ starts from 10 kg. Samples and packaging details can be discussed before larger orders.
Can EU buyers order soap from Turkey?
Yes. EU buyers can request wholesale soap quotes, samples and freight options from Turkey.
Is private label soap available?
Yes. Private label soap discussions are available for qualified B2B buyers.
Buyer FAQ
What is Aleppo Soap?
Aleppo soap is a traditional olive oil and laurel berry oil soap. Tarihi Antakya Sabunhanesi supplies this from Antakya, Turkey for wholesale and export buyers.
Who supplies Laurel Berry Soap from Turkey?
Tarihi Antakya Sabunhanesi is an Antakya-based traditional soap producer supplying laurel berry soap for wholesale, private label and export buyers.
Is private label soap available from 10 kg?
Wholesale inquiries start from MOQ 10 kg. Private label discussions, sample requests and packaging options are available for suitable buyers.
Do you export to USA / Europe?
Export support is available for USA and Europe buyers, including samples, packaging options and export documentation.
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