Guangdong Optimizes Online Cosmetic Approval System
On June 14, 2018, Guangdong FDA held a press conference, informing the public of recent progress affecting the online cosmetic approval system. Guangdong FDA has significantly improved its online cosmetic...-
China General Administration of Customs Repeals Customs Clearance Certificate Requirements
China General Administration of Customs repealed the customs clearance certificate requirements for import and export goods from June 1, 2018... 
Malaysia Abolishes Goods and Services Tax
Goods and Services tax rate in Malaysia has officially dropped from 6% to 0% since June 1, 2018. The measures are applicable to local and imported goods and services, but do not cover goods and services that have been exempted from...-
Jiangxi Carry Out a Rectification Campaign to Regulate Cosmetics Used in Beauty Salons
In response to SAMR’s scheme of strengthening supervision on cosmetics during the institutional reform transitional period (see CL news), Jiangxi SAMR launched a special rectification campaign to regulate cosmetics used in beauty salons throughout the... 
SAMR Strengthen Supervision on Cosmetics during Institutional Reform Transitional Period
SAMR urges provincial authorities to strengthen supervision of cosmetics during the intuitional reform period...
Korean Cosmetic Safety Standard Transitional Measures End
The grace period of Korea Cosmetic Safety Standard ended on May 30, 2018 (See CL news). Cosmetic enterprises shall avoid importing or manufacturing products that violate the following provisions...
Nurmia AgustinaWhat You Need to Know about Compulsory Halal Certification in Indonesia
Effective from October 11, 2017, the Religious Affairs Ministry (MORA) has founded the Halal Products Certification Agency or Halal Product Assurance Implementing Board (BPJPH) as the sole halal certification body – three years after Law 33/2014 was issued. This agency...
Josephine ZhouHalal Cosmetics Market Rapid Growth Requires Further Regulatory Development
Halal cosmetics are a rapidly developing niche of the halal and mainstream market. The 100% natural ingredients commitment of halal products also attracts many non-Muslims. The increased popularity of these products requires development of a regulatory and...- Josephine Zhou
[Conference Exclusive] 2017 China Cosmetic Market Data Analysis and Predictions
During Sep. 19th -22nd 2017, the China Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI) held its annual conference during which market, regulatory trends and forecasts were revealed. Cosmetic sale growth rate shows an optimistic rise in 2017,... 
Giacomo CirilloCurrent Trends in China's Male Cosmetics Market
Male Cosmetic is still an underdeveloped sector of China's cosmetic industry but there is huge room for future development. In this article we will talk about the characteristics of this market and provide a case study of compliance requirements for 2 popular products...- Josephine Zhou
Bright Prospects for International Cosmetic Enterprise in Vietnam
As an important emerging economy Vietnam is now being recognized as a destination offering great potential for investment. For the cosmetics industry one of the most enticing aspects of Vietnam's market is the significant growth in teenage and young adult demographics... - Josephine Zhou
Shanghai Measures to Reinforce Cosmetic Entrusted Manufacturing Quality Control
Shanghai released measures to manage the action of entrusted manufacturing of cosmetics. Foreign or domestic enterprises who entrust local manufacturers to produce cosmetics should ensure safety, quality and responsible distribution. Entrusted manufacturing (OEM) is a...
ChinaThis Guidance is applicable to the application for and handling of relevant service concerning the filing management of imported non-special use cosmetics in Pudong New Area of...$150
ChinaGBT 22731-2017 Fragrance Compound is a new edition which replace standard GB/T 22731-2008 Fragrance Compound. This standard is a regulation of the nomenclature and definition,...$250
ChinaThis article is a labeling requirement for the cosmetic Ingredient list. This article is a specific requirement for marking the ingredients that are added to the product and the...$200
ChinaThese Provisions are formulated in accordance with the Food Hygiene Law of the People's Republic of China, Regulations Concerning the Hygiene Supervision over Cosmetics, the...$100
ChinaFor the purpose of strengthening the supervision over and administration of cosmetic labeling, regulating cosmetic labeling activities, preventing quality fraudulence and...$150
ChinaFor the purpose of regulating cosmetic labeling activities and protecting the personal lawful right, these measures are formulated in accordance with the Product Quality Law of...$200
- Korea: Approved Testing Institutions for Cosmetics
May 31,2018
- Taiwan: Ingredients Prohibited in Cosmetics (20160222 integrated version)
May 29,2018
- Korea: Functional Cosmetics and Quasi Drugs Classification
May 29,2018
- China: Testing Institutions for Filing of Domestic Non-special Use Cosmetics
May 18,2018
- Taiwan: Maximum Levels of Medical, Poisonous or Potent Drugs in Cosmetics
May 15,2018
Taiwan Latest Cosmetic Regulation Changes
Speaker: Hedy He
Halal Certification in Indonesia
Speaker: Nurmia Agustina
Retrospect of 2017 Crucial Cosmetic Regulation Changes in Asia Pacific
Speaker: Josephine
