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Korea Bans Plastic Microbeads in Cosmetics
Jul 04, 2017
Korea prohibits the use of microbeads with diameter less than 5mm in cosmetics (especially cleansing products) since July 1st 2017. According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), 22 plastic components are excluded from the scope of microbead. However, Korea requires imported cosmetics containing these 22 components to submit a notification report to KPTA for assessment during customs clearance...
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Korea Banned 11 Ingredients Relating to Functional Cosmetics
Jun 22, 2017
To guarantee the safety of newly designated functional cosmetics, MFDS banned 11 ingredients and revised "Cosmetic Safety Standard" again (see news about revision of Cosmetic Safety Standard last month at: CL). The following listed ingredients are banned in cosmetics in Korea from Jun.13th 2017...
South Korea
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A Collection: Systematically Understand Korea Cosmetic Regulation
Jun 06, 2017
Korea is among the most lucrative cosmetic market which attracts quantity of cosmetic products importing in . Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) regulates cosmetics by issueing basic "Cosmetic Act". To enter Korea market, cosmetics enterprises have to undergo several registration process. To see general cosmetic regulation compliance in Korea, please visit...
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Korea Revised Ingredients Standard for Newly Designated Functional Cosmetics
Jun 06, 2017
As Hair dye products, epilating agents and some other quasi-drugs have been recently designated as functional cosmetics, MDFS accordingly revised "Cosmetic Safety Standard" which regulates ingredients usage in all cosmetics in Korea. Allowing hair dye products to use Toluene-3, 4-diamine, and amend restrictions of ingredients: Toluene-3, 4-diamine) -1-naphthalenyl] methylene] -2,5...
South Korea
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Korea Refines Testing Method regarding to Functional Cosmetics
May 31, 2017
To adapt to the recent expansion of functional cosmetics scope, MFDS revised relevant testing methods and related quality control standards, which were implemented on May 30th 2017. Detailed revisions are outlined below...
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Korea to Add Claim Requirement for Acne, Allergy, Rhagadia, Calvities Relieving Functional Cosmetics
May 12, 2017
To guarantee product safety, Korea will add claims requirement for several functional cosmetics. Public consultation for this policy lasts until Jun 13th 2017. For functional cosmetics for 1) acne, 2) allergy, 3) rhagadia, 4) calvities, claims on product package should add the content...
South Korea
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Korea Consults on Amendments to Colorants Guidance
Aug 03, 2016
Korea MFDS recently consulted on the amendments to “Guidance on Category Management, Standard and Testing Methods for Cosmetic Colorants”.
South Korea
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Korea Bans Two Pigments in Cosmetics for Infants
Feb 29, 2016
On January 24th 2016, Korea announced that a ban on the use of two pigments in cosmetics for infants.
South Korea
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Korean MFDS Proposes Ban on Two Types of Colorants
Nov 24, 2015
Korean MFDS has recently issued an administrative notice seeking public consultation on a proposal to ban two types of colorants from use in production of child cosmetic. The consultation will end on 18 January 2016.
South Korea
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Korean MFDS Announced Revisions to Cosmetic Safety Standards
Sep 23, 2015
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in Korea has issued a bulletin on 18 September, introducing several revisions to its “Relevant Stipulations on Cosmetic Safety Standard”, amid the country’s sweeping effort in revamping its regulatory system with an aim to better regulate chemical substances.
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