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Regulatory Affairs Consultancy · Sri Lanka

Bring your product to Sri Lanka, the right way.

NMRA product registration, ISO certification, and Independent License Holder services for cosmetics, medical devices, and borderline products.

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Who We Serve

Which Best Describes You?

Your regulatory pathway depends on your situation. Choose your path to see the services that apply to you.

I'm a Local Importer

You have a registered Sri Lankan entity and import foreign cosmetics or medical devices for distribution here.

  • Cosmetic Registration - Import
  • Medical Device Registration - Import
  • Borderline product classification
  • Sample import licence
See Import Services

I'm a Local Manufacturer

You manufacture cosmetics or medical devices in Sri Lanka and need certification plus NMRA product registration.

  • ISO 22716:2007 (mandatory for cosmetics)
  • NMRA GMP (medical devices)
  • Cosmetic / Device Registration - Local
  • Borderline product classification
See Manufacturing Services
Services

What We Offer

Choose your path - services filter to match your situation.

Cosmetic Registration - Import

Full NMRA registration for imported cosmetic products - skincare, haircare, makeup and fragrances.

  • Complete dossier preparation
  • CosIng ingredient verification
  • Safety assessment reports
  • NMRA submission & follow-up
3-6 months Full dossier included

Medical Device Registration - Import

NMRA registration for all classes of imported medical devices - diagnostics, surgical instruments, implants and equipment.

  • Consolidated dossier preparation
  • Technical documentation review
  • NMRA submission & follow-up
  • Regulatory correspondence
8-12 months Full dossier included

Borderline Products - Import

Products with combined characteristics of medicines, cosmetics, foods or medical devices. These are among the most complex to register. We handle the critical NMRA classification and full registration under the correct pathway.

  • Intended use & mode of action analysis
  • Therapeutic claims review
  • Active substance & formulation assessment
  • NMRA classification & pathway determination
8-12 months Classification included

Cosmetic Registration - Local Manufacture

Full NMRA registration for cosmetics manufactured in Sri Lanka - skincare, haircare, makeup and fragrances.

  • Complete dossier preparation
  • CosIng ingredient verification
  • Safety assessment reports
  • NMRA submission & follow-up
Requires ISO 22716:2007 certification first
3-6 months Full dossier included

Medical Device Registration - Local Manufacture

NMRA registration for medical devices manufactured in Sri Lanka - diagnostics, surgical instruments and equipment.

  • Consolidated dossier preparation
  • Technical documentation review
  • NMRA submission & follow-up
  • Regulatory correspondence
Requires NMRA GMP certification first
8-12 months Full dossier included

Borderline Products - Local Manufacture

Locally manufactured products with combined characteristics of medicines, cosmetics, foods or medical devices. We handle the critical NMRA classification and full registration under the correct pathway.

  • Intended use & mode of action analysis
  • Therapeutic claims review
  • Active substance & formulation assessment
  • NMRA classification & pathway determination
GMP requirement depends on classification
8-12 months Classification included

ISO 22716:2007

Cosmetics GMP certification - mandatory for all local cosmetic manufacturers before NMRA product registration can begin.

  • Gap analysis & readiness audit
  • Documentation development
  • Staff training programs
  • Certification body liaison
Tailored timeline End-to-end support

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management system certification for any organisation - demonstrates commitment to consistent quality and continuous improvement.

  • QMS gap analysis
  • Process documentation
  • Internal audit training
  • Certification body liaison
Tailored timeline End-to-end support

NMRA GMP (Medical Devices)

Good Manufacturing Practice certification required for local device manufacturers before NMRA product registration.

  • Facility assessment
  • GMP documentation
  • Staff training programs
  • NMRA inspection prep
Tailored timeline End-to-end support

MAH / Independent License Holder

For foreign manufacturers without a Sri Lankan entity. RAQ acts as your Marketing Authorization Holder, handling full NMRA registration and import licensing under RAQ's name on your behalf.

  • NMRA product registration in RAQ's name
  • Import licence issued under RAQ
  • Regulatory correspondence & inspections
  • Post-market surveillance & renewals
Learn more about MAH
Tailored timeline RAQ-held licence
For Foreign Manufacturers

Your Marketing Authorization Holder in Sri Lanka

For foreign manufacturers without a local entity

Sri Lanka's NMRA requires every imported cosmetic and medical device to have a locally licensed Marketing Authorization Holder. Without one, your products cannot legally enter the market.

RAQ Consultation acts as your Independent License Holder - fully separate from your distributors - so you retain control of your brand while we handle every regulatory obligation locally. All registrations and import licences are issued in RAQ's name on your behalf.

What we take on

  • NMRA product registration in RAQ's name on your behalf
  • Import licence issued under RAQ as license holder
  • Regulatory correspondence and NMRA inspections
  • Adverse event reporting & post-market surveillance
  • Label and artwork compliance review
  • Independent of your distributor (no conflict of interest)
Without an MAH
  • Cannot legally import into Sri Lanka
  • Must establish a local entity (months, capital required)
  • Or rely on a single distributor who controls your registration
  • Distributor switch means re-registering everything
  • No independent local representation with NMRA
With RAQ as your MAH
  • Legal pathway to import within months, not years
  • No need to set up a Sri Lankan entity
  • Distributor-independent, so you can change importers freely
  • Registrations stay in RAQ’s name on your behalf
  • Direct NMRA liaison handled in Colombo
How We Work

From inquiry to certificate

A structured four-stage process for every engagement.

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Day 1

Inquiry & Free Consultation

Submit the form. We respond with a tailored proposal and price within 24 hours.

Proposal PDF + invoice estimate
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Week 1 to 2

Compliance Review

We assess your product, classify under NMRA pathways, and issue a documentation roadmap.

Document checklist + portal access
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Week 3 to 10

Dossier Preparation

You upload via the secure client portal. We prepare the full NMRA dossier with safety, ingredients, labels and declarations.

Complete dossier reviewed by our team
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Week 10 to 24

NMRA Submission & Approval

We submit, handle queries from NMRA, and deliver your certificate. You track every milestone in the portal.

NMRA registration certificate
Public Tool

Already registered? Verify any product in seconds.

Search the official NMRA register for cosmetics, medical devices, and borderline products. Free, no login. Mirrored from publicly published NMRA data and refreshed weekly.

8,956Cosmetics
1,836Medical Devices
131Borderline
Open NMRA Registry

Total 10,923 records. RAQ does not modify or certify NMRA data; we mirror it for your convenience.

AI-Powered Compliance Tools

Check your product before you register.

Four premium tools that catch compliance issues early — so your NMRA filing doesn't get bounced. Two are free forever.

Free

Ingredient Lookup

Check any INCI name against 29,449 CosIng records + NMRA rules.

Search now
Free

Readiness Quiz

10 questions. Get your NMRA readiness score with a gap list in 3 minutes.

Take quiz
Paid

Formulation Check

AI-powered full formulation audit against NMRA + EU + ASEAN rules.

Start check
Paid

Label Review

Upload label artwork. AI checks every mandatory NMRA element.

Submit label
Open Compliance Tools
Client Portal

See your registration in real time.

Once you engage RAQ, you get a private portal account. Track every milestone, upload documents securely, settle invoices, and message us directly. No emails lost in inboxes.

Live status tracking

Watch your dossier move through every NMRA stage with timestamps.

Secure document vault

Token-based uploads, version history, and review status per file.

Invoices & payments

View invoices, pay online via PayHere, download receipts.

Direct messaging

Chat with your RAQ consultant inside the portal. Nothing lost in email threads.

Renewal reminders

Automatic alerts at 60, 30, and 7 days before any certificate expires.

Compliance dashboard

Score-based health view of your account, documents, and submissions.

Why RAQ

Why work with RAQ

What manufacturers and importers get when they engage us.

Local Presence

Based in Colombo with direct NMRA liaison.

Regulatory Expertise

EU MDR/IVDR aligned, NMRA-compliant

Clear Communication

Fluent English documentation, regular progress updates

Time Zone Coverage

Overlap with Asia, EU, and Middle East hours

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about NMRA registration in Sri Lanka.

How long does NMRA registration take?

Cosmetics typically take 3 to 6 months from submission. Medical devices and borderline products usually take 8 to 12 months depending on classification and the queries raised by NMRA. We submit complete dossiers to minimise back-and-forth.

How is pricing handled?

Every engagement is quoted individually because scope depends on product type, manufacturer documentation, and classification complexity. Submit an inquiry and we send a written proposal within 24 hours with a fixed scope and binding price.

NMRA's own statutory fees are charged separately at the rates published on nmra.gov.lk and remitted on your behalf at actuals.

I'm a foreign manufacturer with no Sri Lankan entity. Can I still register?

Yes, through our Independent License Holder service. NMRA requires a locally licensed Marketing Authorization Holder for every imported product. RAQ acts as that MAH on your behalf, separate from your distributors, so you keep brand control while we handle every regulatory obligation locally.

What documents do I need to provide?

Typical requirements include: Certificate of Free Sale or equivalent from your country, Good Manufacturing Practice certificate, full ingredient/composition list, finished product specifications, label artwork, safety data, and authorisation letters. Once we review your situation, you receive an exact checklist tailored to your product type and pathway.

What if my product is classified as a borderline (medicine vs cosmetic vs device)?

Borderline products require a formal NMRA classification before registration can begin. We analyse intended use, mode of action, therapeutic claims, and active substances, then submit for NMRA classification under the correct schedule (I, IIA, IIB). Once classified, the registration follows the appropriate pathway.

What if NMRA rejects my application?

Most rejections are query letters asking for clarifications or additional documents, not outright denials. We handle the queries directly with NMRA and resubmit at no additional consultancy fee within the original engagement. Outright denials are rare when the dossier is properly prepared upfront, which is why our review stage exists.

Do I need an ISO certificate before I can sell in Sri Lanka?

For locally manufactured cosmetics, NMRA mandates ISO 22716:2007 (Cosmetics GMP) before product registration. For locally manufactured medical devices, NMRA GMP is mandatory. Imported products do not need a Sri Lankan ISO; the manufacturer's home-country certifications usually suffice. We help local manufacturers achieve these certifications through structured gap analyses, documentation, and certification body liaison.

How is RAQ different from a distributor handling registration for me?

A distributor's interest is selling your product. A registration consultant's interest is regulatory compliance. RAQ stays independent of your distribution: registrations are held in RAQ's name as your MAH, so if you change distributors, your product stays registered. Your distributors compete on commercial terms, not regulatory leverage.

How do I track progress once I engage you?

You receive a private client portal account with live status of every registration step, secure document upload, invoice and payment management, direct messaging with your consultant, and automatic reminders for renewals. Nothing is buried in email.

Is the data shown in your public NMRA Registry official?

The data is sourced from publicly published NMRA registers (Excel exports and Schedule PDFs) and refreshed periodically. RAQ does not modify, certify, or warrant the entries beyond what NMRA publishes. For the authoritative status of any registration, consult nmra.gov.lk directly. The registry is provided as a convenience search tool, not a regulatory record.

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What Service Do You Need?
Select the service that best matches your requirements.

Cosmetic Registration

NMRA product registration for cosmetics, skincare, haircare and fragrances.
3-6 months

Medical Device Registration

NMRA registration for diagnostics, surgical instruments and equipment.
8-12 months

ISO 22716:2007

Cosmetics GMP certification - required for local manufacturers.
Tailored timeline

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management system certification for any organisation.
Tailored timeline

NMRA GMP (Medical Devices)

Good Manufacturing Practice certification for device manufacturers.
Tailored timeline

MAH / Independent License Holder

RAQ acts as your local license holder for NMRA registration and import.
Tailored timeline
Registration Pathway
This determines the documentation requirements and registration process.
The NMRA registration process differs based on whether the product is manufactured in Sri Lanka or imported from abroad.

Local Manufacturing

Product manufactured in Sri Lanka. Requires GMP certification.

Import

Product manufactured abroad and imported to Sri Lanka.

Manufacturing Arrangement
Tell us about your manufacturing setup in Sri Lanka.

Own Manufacturing Site

You own the facility where products are manufactured.

Contract Manufacturing

Products are manufactured by a third-party facility.

GMP / ISO 22716 Certification
The NMRA requires all locally manufactured cosmetics to hold a valid GMP or ISO 22716:2007 certificate.

Yes, we have GMP / ISO 22716:2007

Certificate is current and valid.

No, we do not have GMP certification

We can help you obtain certification first.

GMP Certification Required

NMRA requires a valid GMP / ISO 22716:2007 certificate before product registration can proceed. Don't worry - we offer GMP certification services. Submit this inquiry and we'll include a GMP pathway in your proposal.

Product Information
List your cosmetic products for registration. Each product requires a separate NMRA registration.
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NMRA GMP Certification
The NMRA requires all locally manufactured medical devices to hold a valid GMP certificate.

Yes, we have NMRA GMP

Certificate is current and valid.

No, we do not have NMRA GMP

We can help you obtain certification first.

GMP Certification Required

NMRA requires a valid GMP certificate before device registration can proceed. We offer GMP certification services - submit this inquiry and we'll include a GMP pathway in your proposal.

Device Information
List your medical devices for registration.
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Manufacturer & Product Details
Provide details about the manufacturer and the products you wish to import.
NMRA requires legal manufacturer information for all imported products. This helps establish the regulatory chain of responsibility.

Legal Manufacturer

Product Information

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Healin’ (Pvt) Ltd, Kesbewa
NMRA-aligned dossier preparation
ISO 22716 & ISO 9001 certification support
Independent License Holder service