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Things to consider when buying or using cosmetics.

• Updated: 10 July 2025

Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.

• Overview

  With a Global Talent visa you can work in the UK, if you are a leader or…

• Combined arts, dance, literature, music, theatre or visual arts

  You can apply for an endorsement as either a: leader in your field (called…

• Architecture

  You can apply for an endorsement as either a: leader in your field (called…

• Fashion design

  You can apply for an endorsement as either a: leader in your field (called…

• Film and television

  You can apply for an endorsement if you work in: film television animation…

• If your endorsement application is refused

  You can ask for a review if you do not think your endorsement application…

Apply for a Start-up visa if you've been endorsed for a business idea: eligibility, documents, switch to this visa, bring your family.

• Overview

  You can no longer apply for a Start-up visa. If you want to set up a…

• Your partner and children

  Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…

Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.

Check what you need to do to sell cosmetic products in Great Britain.

• Updated: 4 October 2021

An overview of the process including submitting or fast-tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.

• Updated: 23 October 2025

Apply for an Innovator Founder visa if you've been endorsed for a business idea: eligibility, documents, extend or switch, bring your family.

OPSS would like to invite any interested parties to submit any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients.

• Updated: 5 February 2026

Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.

• Updated: 29 May 2024

Bringing in goods for personal use when you travel to the UK from abroad - types of tax and duty, duty free, EU and non-EU arrivals, banned and restricted goods.