Cosmetics Translation Services for UK and EU beauty brands
Cosmetics translation for beauty brands selling across the UK and EU. Every translator on our cosmetics panel is a CIOL or ITI member with industry experience, and a second linguist reviews every translation before delivery.
Looking for cosmetics translation services you can rely on for a product launch? We translate product labels, packaging, marketing and website copy, and regulatory documentation including Product Information Files, for beauty and cosmetics brands selling into new markets. Itemised quotes, no hidden fees, free quote usually within 30 minutes. Part of Translations London, a certified translation agency based in East Ham.
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Cosmetics Translation Services Pricing
All rates are guide prices. Exact quotes are confirmed before you order. No hidden fees.
Quick answer: Product labels and packaging text start from £35 per label. Marketing and website copy starts from £40 per page (roughly 500 words). Regulatory and safety documentation, including PIFs, starts from £45 per page. Standard turnaround is 3–5 working days, with express and same-day options available.
Labels & Packaging
Product names, claims, usage instructions and warnings — formatted to drop straight back into your artwork file.
- INCI nomenclature preserved
- Artwork-ready formats
Marketing & Website Copy
Website pages, e-commerce listings and marketing copy, translated to read naturally while keeping your brand voice.
- ~500 words per page
- Brand voice retained
Regulatory & PIF Documentation
Product Information Files, cosmetic product safety reports and related technical documentation. Certified translation available.
- Certified option available
- Terminology consistency
Express & Same-Day
24-hour express turnaround on most content types, with same-day available on request for urgent launches.
- 24-hour express
- Same-day on request
Cosmetics Content Our Translation Services Cover
Quick answer: Product labels and packaging, marketing and website copy, e-commerce listings, and regulatory and safety documentation including Product Information Files (PIFs) — translated by CIOL and ITI member translators with cosmetics industry experience.
Labels & Packaging
Product names, claims, usage instructions and warnings, formatted to fit your existing label layout and regulatory symbols.
What about the ingredient list? →Marketing & Website Copy
Website pages, product descriptions and campaign copy, adapted to read naturally in the target language while keeping your brand voice.
Get a quote →Regulatory & Safety Documentation
Product Information Files (PIFs), cosmetic product safety reports and related technical documentation, translated to the terminology in your existing file.
Do you act as our RP? →E-Commerce Listings
Product listings, care instructions and customer-facing claims for marketplaces and online stores, translated per SKU.
Get a quote →Label Artwork Files
We work directly with your artwork files, translating the text while keeping layout, symbols and regulatory elements in place.
Get a quote →Certified Translation
A signed statement of accuracy for documentation submitted as part of a regulatory process, where this is required.
Certified translation in London →What Actually Needs Translating On a Cosmetic Label
Quick answer: The INCI ingredient list is a standardised naming system that stays the same across languages under EU and UK cosmetics regulation — it generally isn’t translated. The product name, function, usage instructions, warnings and marketing claims are what need translating, along with the Responsible Person’s address if it changes between markets.
- Ingredient names on cosmetic labels use the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) system, a standardised format that stays the same across the UK, the EU and most international markets, regardless of the label’s language.
- The product name, its function, how to use it and any warnings must be understood by the consumer in their own language — this is the content we focus our cosmetics translation work on.
- Products sold in the UK need a UK-based Responsible Person under the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013, separate from any EU Responsible Person. We translate the documentation this role requires — we don’t provide the role itself.
- The Product Information File for a UK-marketed product must be kept in English and accessible to enforcement authorities — if yours was prepared in another language, we can translate it into English.
- If you’re unsure what needs translating on a specific label, send it to us before you commission artwork — we’ll tell you what applies, at no cost, before you place an order.
Us vs Typical Translation Agencies
| Feature | Translations London | Typical Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing published on the website | ✅ Yes | Usually “quote on request” |
| CIOL / ITI membership confirmed | ✅ Yes | Varies |
| Cosmetics terminology experience (INCI, PIF, PAO) | ✅ Yes | Varies |
| Explains which content shouldn’t be translated (INCI) | ✅ Yes | Rarely explained |
| Second linguist review included | ✅ Yes | Varies |
| Itemised quote before you order | ✅ Yes | Often not |
Who Books Our Cosmetics Translation Services
Quick answer: Beauty and cosmetics brands launching into new markets, manufacturers and private-label producers, e-commerce sellers, and regulatory consultants who need supporting documentation translated accurately.
Beauty & Cosmetics Brands
Labels, packaging and marketing copy for brands launching a product or expanding into a new market.
Manufacturers & Private Label
Technical and regulatory documentation for manufacturers and private-label producers supplying multiple markets.
E-Commerce Sellers
Product listings and customer-facing content for brands selling on marketplaces and their own online stores.
Cosmetics Translation Services By Market
Quick answer: We translate into and from the major languages used in cosmetics export markets, with particular experience in EU markets, alongside the Middle East, Asia and the Americas. Pick a language below to see our dedicated page.
French
France, Belgium, SwitzerlandGerman
Germany, Austria, SwitzerlandSpanish
Spain & Latin AmericaItalian
ItalyDutch
Netherlands, BelgiumPolish
PolandArabic
Gulf & Middle EastMandarin Chinese
China & Chinese-speaking marketsJapanese
JapanPortuguese
Portugal & BrazilRussian
Russia & CIS marketsKorean
South KoreaTranslations London Language Pages
Our cosmetics translators work in the languages of your export markets. Click a language to see its dedicated page, or view all 200+ languages.
What Our Clients Say
Quick answer: These are comments left by clients of IM Translation Services Ltd, trading as Translations London. Each one is labelled by the service it was for, translation or interpreting.
hiba noor
“I had an excellent experience with IM translation services. They delivered fast, professional, and reliable service at a very reasonable rate. Communication was smooth, and everything was handled efficiently without any delays.”
Google review
Patrycja
“Good communication and prompt payment for a Polish–English translation project.”
Google review, translation
Iqbal Hussain
“Excellent service! Very professional.”
Google review
WOR2consultants
“Very affordable and professional.”
Google review
John Black
“We brought in this team for a two-day assignment. Our client needed an interpreter throughout, and they delivered without a single issue. Punctual, professional, and the interpreter handled some fairly technical legal discussion without missing a beat.”
John Black Solicitors, interpreting
Vladimir
“English is not my first language and the legal process here was quite confusing. The interpreter was patient, not just translating words but making sure I understood what was going on. The price was fair, no surprises at the end.”
Private client, London, interpreting
Cosmetics Translation Services — Key Data
- A UK-based Responsible Person is a legal requirement for cosmetic products sold in the UK, separate from any EU Responsible Person, under the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013. Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards guidance, via Business Companion
- The Product Information File (PIF) must be maintained in English and accessible to UK enforcement authorities, including a cosmetic product safety report signed by a qualified safety assessor. Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards guidance, via Business Companion
- INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) names are standardised across the UK and EU, so the ingredient list on a label generally doesn’t change between language versions. Source: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, as assimilated into UK law
- From £35 per label: our published starting rate for product label and packaging translation, with itemised quotes and no hidden fees. Our published rates, October 2026
- Company No. 17089852 — IM Translation Services Ltd, registered in England & Wales. Source: Companies House
Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetics Translation Services
Quick answer: CIOL and ITI member translators, with second linguist review, for labels, packaging, marketing copy and regulatory documentation. Rates start from £35 per label, with standard, express and same-day turnaround available.
We translate product labels and packaging text, marketing and website copy, product descriptions, usage instructions and warnings, and supporting regulatory documentation such as Product Information Files (PIFs) and cosmetic product safety reports.
Generally, no. Under the assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and the UK Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013, ingredient names on cosmetic labels use the standardised INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) system, which stays the same across languages and markets. What we translate is everything else on the label: the product name, function, usage instructions and warnings.
Product label and packaging text starts from £35 per label. Marketing and website copy starts from £40 per page, roughly 500 words. Regulatory and safety documentation, including PIFs, starts from £45 per page. Express turnaround adds a surcharge. Every quote is itemised before you book.
Yes. We translate Product Information Files, cosmetic product safety reports and related technical and regulatory documentation into English or from English, following the terminology already used in your existing file.
No. Appointing a UK or EU Responsible Person is a separate, regulated role that we don’t provide. What we do is translate the documentation your Responsible Person needs, accurately and to your deadline.
We translate into and from more than 200 languages, including French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese. Tell us your target market and we’ll confirm coverage and a quote. You can also see our full language list.
Yes. We can work directly with label and packaging artwork files, translating the text while keeping layout, symbols and regulatory elements, such as the PAO (period-after-opening) symbol, in place for your designer.
Standard turnaround is 3 to 5 working days. Express (24 hours) and same-day options are available for most document types, including urgent label and packaging text.
Yes. Our translators are CIOL and ITI members with experience in cosmetics and beauty terminology, and a second linguist reviews every translation before it reaches you.
Yes. We provide certified translation for documentation submitted as part of a regulatory process, with a signed statement of accuracy where this is required.
Yes. We translate website content and e-commerce product listings, including product descriptions, care instructions and customer-facing claims, for beauty and cosmetics brands selling into new markets.
Yes. A non-disclosure agreement is available on request, and all work is handled under our GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 compliant confidentiality practices, which is useful for translation ahead of an unannounced product launch.
No. We are based in East Ham, London, and work with brands across the UK, including Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Glasgow. Everything is delivered digitally, so location makes no difference to your quote or turnaround.
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Whether it’s a product label, packaging artwork, marketing copy or a Product Information File — tell us your content type, target language and deadline.
We work with beauty and cosmetics brands, manufacturers, private-label producers and e-commerce sellers across London and the UK. See also our book translation and sworn translation services.
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