Brunei MoH Uncovers 13 Cosmetics Adulterated with Illegal Ingredients
Cosmetics tainted with Mercury, Hydroquinone and Tretinoin are prohibited to be imported and sold in Brunei...
China National Drug Administration 3 Stipulation Scheme Unveiled
3 Stipulation Scheme clarifies the responsibilities and division of labor between the newly formed SAMR and subordinate CNDA departments. A Cosmetic Safety Supervision Department is newly...
Guangdong Opens a New Port for Filing Management
In accordance with the previous CFDA (now SAMR)’s scheme to expand Pudong filing management to more locations, Hengqin New Area of Guangdong free trade zone has been newly designated as a port capable of offering filing management...
China SAMR 3 Stipulation Scheme Unveiled
In general, SAMR takes overall charge of market supervision (food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, Chinese medicine). SAMR is responsible for all work previously undertaken by CFDA...-
SAMR Cracking Down on Counterfeit Cosmetics
On Aug 2, 2018, SAMR announced the implementation of 4 countermeasures to crack down on counterfeit and substandard goods in the supply chain, including cosmetics... -
China Launches a New Integrated Custom-Inspection Declaration System
Following on from the largescale institutional reform realized in March 2018, a new integrated Custom-Inspection Declaration System has been implemented by China Customs to streamline the declaration processes and improve efficiency...
Nurmia Agustina4 Pitfalls of the Indonesian Cosmetic Market
As the 4th largest nation in terms of population and boasting a rapidly expanding middle class, Indonesia undoubtedly offers lucrative investment potentials for the global cosmetic sector...- Nurmia Agustina
What 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...
ChinaThis standard specifies the product classification and marking, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, labeling, packaging, transportation and storage of hand cleaner. ...$70
ChinaChina national standard GB 8372-2017 Toothpaste replaces the former GB 8372-2008. The standard specifies the terms and definitions, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, ...$325
ChinaChina national standard GB 34857-2017 Bath agents and shower agents specifies the nomenclature and definition, requirements, testing methods, inspection rules, and labeling for...$60
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
- Korea: Approved Testing Institutions for Cosmetics
Jul 26,2018
- 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
