This document answers FAQs about Malaysian cosmetic regulations.
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What is cosmetic product notification?
Who should notify the authority?
How to notify my product and how long does it take before product is allowed to be marketed? What is the document given to prove that my product has been notified with NPCB?
How much is the processing fee and how long does the notification given is consider valid?
If there are any changes in the information submitted in a product notification, do I have to file a new product notification?
What are primary assembler and secondary assembler? What is the different for both assemblers?
If we want to produce product for export only or import product solely for re-export, do we need to notify with NPCB?
If the product already notified in Malaysia , do we need to notify again in other ASEAN countries?
With the implementation of notification procedure, notification number will be issued instead of registration number. However, the labeling requirements do not include notification number. Does it mean that notification number is not required to be printed on the label?
Manufacturing license is no longer issued by NPCB for cosmetic product. What can I do to convince both my local and overseas client that our manufacturing premise already comply to ASEAN GMP Guidelines for Cosmetic Products?
What is Product Information File (PIF)?
Who should prepare and keep the PIF?
If we have more than one manufacturer, do we need to submit under one application or separate form?
What are the criteria for the whitening product? Is there any extra measures that applicant has to be aware of?
How can an overseas company notify and distribute cosmetic products in Malaysia?
Who should report the Adverse Events and what should be reported?
What is existing cosmetic product?
Original regulatory document
