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New Zealand Updates Cosmetic Product Group Standard
Takehome: New Zealand is updating Cosmetic Product Group Standard to provide clearer guidance and will be in force in Dce.1st 2017; The new “Cosmetic Product Group Standard” stipulate...
[Market Analysis] Current 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...
Indonesia to Reinforce Hair Dye and Sunscreen Product Regulations
Takehome: To control the safety of hair dye and sunscreen products, Indonesia will regulate requirements on ingredients used in these products such as Methylisothiazolinone, Deoxarbutin, Alpha Arbutin, Beta...
Korea to Amend Part of Cosmetic Act Related to Manufacturer Staff Requirements
Takehome: Korea is amending Article 3 of “Cosmetic Act”, redefining the scope and penalties associated with a manufacturer’s staff found using illegal recreational drugs. In the past Korea’s overarching regulation the...
CFDA Approve Two More Animal Testing Methods
Takehome: CFDA just approved two more testing methods for cosmetics —— In Vitro Skin Corrosion: Transcutaneous Electrical Resistance Test (TER) and Skin Photoallergy Test. These two methods still involve animal testing...
Korea to Set Up Natural/Organic Cosmetic Certification System
Takehome: To meet new market demand and reinforce management of personalized cosmetics such as natural/organic cosmetics, Korea’s MFDS is proposing to set up a Natural/Organic Cosmetic...
Angus ZhengDetailing Korean functional cosmetic registration
Defining a Functional cosmetic in Korea Before May 30th 2017 functional cosmetics in Korea only referred to whitening products, anti-wrinkle products and sunscreen products. However, afterwards, MFDS expanded the scope of functional cosmetics and newly designated 5...
Giacomo CirilloOverview on Regulations on Animal testing for Cosmetics
In this article we will talk about animal testing for cosmetic products in general, its legal status in various countries and how can companies with a “cruelty free” profile export their products to China avoiding this practice.
Josephine ZhouDetailing Standards of Cosmetic Packaging in China
Stakeholders who plan to export cosmetics to China should pay more attention to cosmetic packaging and learn Chinese regulations. China issued one “Requirements of packaging appearance for cosmetic products” and one “Requirements of restricting excessive package –...- Josephine Zhou
Titanium Dioxide Classified as Potential Class 2 Carcinogen in Europe? The Future for Chinese Cosmetics Regulations
The European risk committee of European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has proposed that Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) be classified as a class 2 carcinogen. Although it is still in the proposal stage, this potential classification will have a significant impact on worldwide... 
Angelita HuChanges in Cross Border E-commerce (CBEC) Policy in 2016
2016 witnessed an array of cross border e-commerce (CBEC) policy changes. New taxation policy: Since April 8 2016, China implemented a new tax system for CBEC commodities. The new tax system was formulated based on the limits on the permitted total value of individual...
Nurmia AgustinaIndonesian Halal Certification
Halal Certificate MUI Halal certificate is a written fatwa/official statement from the Indonesian Ulama Council (Majelis Ulama Indonesia/MUI) which guarantees that the products are in accordance with the Islamic Syariat. MUI Halal Certificate is a requirement for...
ChinaThis Inventory was issued by China Food and Drug Administration in 2015, which includes all ingredients that have been used in cosmetic products produced and sold in China. CFDA ...Free
ChinaThe report detailed introduces and interprets Chinese major cosmetic regulatory updates in 2016.$110
TaiwanTaiwan's overarching regulation has been under revision since 2015, and hasn't finished yet in 2016. Presumably the most significant change wil be the abolition of pre-market...$69
ChinaThe procedures are formulated to standardize the filing of first import non-special use cosmetics through Pudong New Area and improve the filing efficiency. It is applicable for...$120
ChinaThe report introduces the actual supervision status of pre-market approval and post-market surveillance for domestic non-special use cosmetic cosmetics related with animal testing...$699
KoreaThe provisions are formulated pursuant to Article 5 of the Cosmetics Law and Article 11 of the Ministry Regulation on The Cosmetics Law for the purpose of stipulating necessary...$200
- Korea:Functional Cosmetics and Quasi Drugs Classification(2017.5 edition)
06 Jun 2017
- Malaysia: Illustrative of Cosmetic Products by Categories
21 Mar 2017
- Malaysia: Unacceptable Claims for Cosmetic Products
21 Mar 2017
- New Zealand: Components Cosmetic Products Must Not Contain Except Subject To the Restrictions and Conditions Laid Down
20 Mar 2017
- New Zealand: Components Cosmetic Products Must Not Contain
20 Mar 2017
