On January 19, 2024, Malaysia National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) released Circular No. 1/2024 Information on the Updated Status of Ingredients in the Annex of the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia. According to the Circular, the amendments are:
1) Annex II: List of Prohibited Ingredients - 15 added and 4 revised
2) Annex III: List of Restricted Ingredients - 5 revised
3) Annex IV: List of Permitted Colorants – 1 revised
4) Annex VI: List of Permitted Preservatives - 1 deleted
5) Annex VII: List of Permitted UV Filters – 2 added and 1 revised