5 Reasons You Should Only Use NMRA-Approved Skincare in Sri Lanka

May 24, 2025

Why NMRA-Approved Skincare Matters – And How ORION XO Protects Your Skin

At ORION XO, we believe skincare should never be a gamble. You deserve to know exactly what you’re putting on your skin—and to feel confident that it’s safe, effective, and authentic.

That’s why every product we import and sell is officially registered with the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) of Sri Lanka, under the Cosmetics, Devices, and Drugs Act No. 27 of 1980.

But what does “NMRA-approved” actually mean for you?

Let’s break it down.

💡 What is the NMRA?

The NMRA is the Sri Lankan government authority that oversees the safety of medicines, cosmetics, and medical devices in the country. They have very strict standards for skincare and beauty products, ensuring that everything sold locally is free from harmful ingredients and manufactured under proper conditions.

When a product is NMRA-approved, that means it has been reviewed, tested, and cleared by expert scientists, chemists, and public health professionals in Sri Lanka.

In short: NMRA registration = safety + quality + peace of mind.

🔍 What Does NMRA Approval Involve?

Here’s what happens before a product earns NMRA approval and becomes available at ORION XO:

✅ 1. Ingredient List Review

Before any product reaches you, the NMRA carefully checks its entire ingredient list. This includes each ingredient’s name, its function, and its exact quantity.

This is done to:

Confirm the product doesn’t contain any banned or unsafe ingredients
Make sure all ingredient levels are within safe and globally accepted limits
Protect your skin from hidden risks like steroids, parabens, or mercury

✅ 2. Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Every approved product must come with a Certificate of Analysis, which is a scientific lab report confirming that:

The product is stable (won’t separate or spoil)
It meets quality standards
Its texture, color, pH level, and other features are consistent and safe

This test ensures you're getting a high-quality product that performs as promised.

✅ 3. Heavy Metal Testing

Your safety is non-negotiable.

All NMRA-approved products are tested for toxic heavy metals like:

Lead
Mercury
Arsenic
Cadmium

These are dangerous when absorbed into your body over time. NMRA ensures that every product sold in Sri Lanka contains only trace amounts within globally safe limits—or none at all.

✅ 4. Product Sample Testing

Before approval, NMRA doesn’t just look at paperwork—they also test physical samples of the actual product.

This allows them to:

Check for microbial contamination (like bacteria or mold)
Confirm that the packaging matches the description
Ensure the batch is safe, fresh, and authentic

This hands-on testing adds an extra layer of trust—because what’s inside the bottle matters.

✅ 5. ISO-Certified Manufacturing

Every product must be made in a certified, hygienic manufacturing facility that meets the international standard ISO 22716:2007 (Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics).

This means your skincare was created:

In a clean, controlled lab
By trained professionals
Using high-quality, well-sourced ingredients

You're not just buying skincare. You're buying the trust that it was made the right way.

Why NMRA-Approved Products Are Better for You

Still wondering why all this matters?

Here’s what NMRA approval guarantees for you as a customer:

✔ No Hidden Ingredients

Many unregulated or fake products contain harmful ingredients like steroids, bleach, or mercury. These can cause serious damage over time—especially to sensitive skin.

With NMRA-approved products, every ingredient is listed and verified. Nothing hidden. No surprises.

✔ Safer for All Skin Types

Whether you have sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, or pigmentation issues, NMRA-tested products ensure you’re getting skincare that won’t make things worse.

Every formula has passed safety checks, so you can use it with confidence.