Kosé Corporation
Prestige Japanese skincare trusted in over 40 international markets.
Founded in Tokyo in 1946, Kosé Corporation is one of Japan's leading prestige cosmetics manufacturers, with international sales exceeding 36% of group revenue. Its Decorté, Sekkisei, and Addiction Tokyo brands are distributed through department store concessions, specialty retail partners such as Nordstrom, and established wholesale importers across Asia, Europe, and North America.
- Type
- brand seeking distribution
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 1946
- Website
- corp.kose.co.jp
- Categories
- Skincare & Cosmetics, Personal Care
- Markets
- United States, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, France, Australia
Verified facts
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-12 OpenSanctions
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-12 OpenSanctions
Claimed certifications
- ISO 9001, Quality Management IAF CertSearch
- Good Manufacturing Practice
Import rules for these goods
- Cosmetic products must be notified in the EU Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) before being placed on the EU market. European Commission (CPNP)
- For the US market, MoCRA requires cosmetic facility registration and product listing with the FDA. US FDA (MoCRA)