The order is released to formally adopt and incorporate the ASEAN Harmonized Regulatory Scheme and the ASEAN Common Technical Documents into the National Requirements and stipulates a coordinated transition period for both BFAD and the Cosmetic Industry from the previous cosmetic control policies to the ASEAN Harmonized Cosmetic Regulatory Scheme.
The order consists of 8 parts:
Rationale
Statement of Policy
Objectives
Scope of Application
Definition of Terms
Implementing Guidelines
Repealing and Separability Clause
Effectivity