Herborist (Shanghai Jahwa)
Traditional Chinese herbal wisdom meets modern luxury beauty.
Shanghai Jahwa is one of China's oldest and largest personal care conglomerates, with its Herborist brand being the first Chinese skincare line sold in Sephora stores in France and across European distribution. The company has established international manufacturing partnerships in France and Japan to meet local market demand and regulatory requirements. Herborist exports premium Traditional Chinese Medicine-inspired skincare collections through Sephora, specialty retailers, and B2B wholesale partners in over 20 countries.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Founded
- 1898
- Website
- jahwa.com.cn
- Categories
- Skincare & Cosmetics, Personal Care
- Markets
- France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, United States, 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)