2023 YEAR IN REVIEW Cosmetic Regulatory News in Global Regions

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Japan’s Recalled Cosmetics and Quasi-drugs Review in 2023 Feb 05, 2024
From January to December 2023, Japan Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) revealed 86 recall notifications for cosmetics and quasi-drugs. The recalls were attributed to various reasons, including labeling issues such as incorrect or missing labels. Other factors observed were "foreign matter contamination," "incorporation of ingredients not mentioned in the ingredient list," "inclusion of ingredients not permitted by standards," and "product leakage," among other causes related to manufacturing process.

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Top 10 Global Cosmetic Regulation Highlights in 2023 Jan 29, 2024
In 2023, the global cosmetic industry experienced notable progresses in regulations and enforcement, which focus on improving safety, quality, and transparency of cosmetics. Governments worldwide introduced new policies and regulations to achieve these goals. Developments encompass the introduction of cosmetic overarching regulation, updates to pre-market and post-market supervision, and revisions to ingredient use requirements. In this article, ChemLinked highlights the top 10 significant updates in major regions worldwide.

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A Collection of China Cosmetic National/Industry/Group Standards in 2023 Jan 25, 2024
In 2023, China’s Standardization Administration (SAC), State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), and the General Administration of Customs (GACC) unveiled and implemented...

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[Updated] EU Safety Gate Alerts 1,089 Batches of Non-compliant Cosmetics in 2023, with 95.5% Containing Prohibited Ingredients Jan 24, 2024
In 2023, EU Safety Gate circulated 1,089 alerts on non-compliant cosmetics. Most non-compliant cosmetics were notified by Italy, Hungary and Romania. In terms of product category, perfume tops the list of non-compliant cosmetics, followed by deodorant, face and body cream, shampoo, and hairstyling product. The main non-compliance reasons for the notified cosmetics include detection of prohibited ingredient, failing to meet the use condition, unqualified labelling, and risk of being contaminated.

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[Updated] A Recap of New Cosmetic Ingredients Notified in China in 2023 Jan 19, 2024
Characteristics of new cosmetic ingredients notified in China in 2023: 1) NCIs sources: chemical sources remain dominant; biotech ingredients and plant extracts are on the rise; 2) Use purpose: skin protectant, moisturizer and antioxidant account for more than half; 3) Notifiers: Chinese domestic enterprises account for 72.5%; 4) Future trends: the total number of NCI notifications is expected to grow, with a focus on ingredients that have already been allowed for use in cosmetics abroad and ingredients sourced from diverse fields.

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