On July 9, 2024, the Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV) updated the annexes of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD).
The key amendments include:
1) Annex II - List of Prohibited Ingredients: 1 revised
2) Annex III - List of Restricted Ingredients: 3 revised, 1added
3) Annex VI - List of Permitted Preservatives: 9 revised
4) Annex VII - List of Permitted UV Filters: 2 revised