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China Non-Compliant Cosmetic Data in H1 2020: Hair Dye is the Most Problematic Category
Aug 19, 2020
ChemLinked sorted out the inspection data published on NMPA’s official website in the first half of 2020, finding that a total of 108 batches of cosmetics have failed NMPA or provincial MPAs’ random inspections due to compliance problems. The range of products cover masks, skin care, sunscreens and hair dyes with hair dyes having the largest unqualified rate of about 53%...
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Malaysian Halal Certification for Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
Oct 21, 2019
The Malaysia Halal Certification Body (JAKIM) is the first to introduce and develop a Halal standard for cosmetics and personal care products which aligns with the Malaysian Standards (MS), a national standards and accreditation body in Malaysia. It serves as the basic requirement for Halal cosmetics and Halal personal care products trade in Malaysia.
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CIBE Frontline: China Officials Clarify Customs Supervision Items on Imported Cosmetics and Interpret Guangdong Cosmetics Safety Regulation
Sep 24, 2019
From Sep 5th to 6th, 2019, One Asia Cosmetics & Beauty Forum and China International Beauty Expo were hosted in Guangzhou. During the Forum and Beauty Expo, officials from Guangzhou Customs and Guangdong MPA respectively clarified customs supervision and administration on imported cosmetics and interpreted Guangdong Cosmetics Safety Regulation which was effective on Jul. 1st, 2019...
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K-Beauty's Trending Ingredients (South Korea Natural Ingredients Compliance)
Jul 17, 2019
In this article, we will look at trending ingredients and offer guidance on organic/natural cosmetics in Korea.
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A Compendium of South Korean Cosmetic Regulatory Updates
Mar 28, 2019
On March 14, 2019, South Korea officially implemented a series of cosmetic regulations, including 1. No. 15947 Cosmetics Act, 2. Enforcement Rule of the Cosmetics Act, 3. Enforcement Decree of the Cosmetics Act, 4. Operational Rules of Consumer Cosmetic Safety Management Supervisor, 5. Requirements on Certification Authority Designation and Certification of Natural and Organic Cosmetics, 6. Regulation on Track Records of Manufacture or Importation and List of Cosmetics Raw Material.
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Specifications on Imported Non-Special Use Cosmetics Filing Documents Review in Shanghai
Jan 07, 2019
On Nov. 9, 2018, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) officially announced that registration of first imported non-special use cosmetics will be entirely replaced by filing management nationwide from Nov. 10. Due to the novelty of the new system, authorities in provinces throughout China lack practical experience, prompting both authorities and enterprise alike to turn their attention to Shanghai’s Medical Products Administration, which was the first authority tasked with administrating pilot filing work starting on March 1st, 2017...
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Detailing Korean functional cosmetic registration
Aug 14, 2017
Before May 30th 2017 functional cosmetics in Korea only referred to whitening products, anti-wrinkle products and sunscreen products. However, afterwards, MFDS expanded the scope of functional cosmetics and newly designated 5 types of quasi-drug as functional cosmetics. Currently, 9 types of cosmetics are defined as functional cosmetics as follows...
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Titanium Dioxide Classified as Potential Class 2 Carcinogen in Europe? The Future for Chinese Cosmetics Regulations
Jul 19, 2017
The European risk committee of European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has proposed that Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) be classified as a class 2 carcinogen. Although it is still in the proposal stage, this potential classification will have a significant impact on worldwide cosmetic ingredient regulation. What is TiO2 & How is TiO2 used in cosmetics? Titanium dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral that is mined from the earth then further processed and purified for use in consumer products. Also known as titanium (IV) oxide or titania...
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Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2015
Jul 27, 2016
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2015 is the overarching technical standards used for regulation of cosmetics in China. It specifies the general safety standards, defining prohibited/restricted/permitted ingredients and setting testing methods for manufactured and operated in the China (except those only for sale abroad)...
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Cosmetics and Heavy Metals
May 12, 2015
The general belief is that in the regulation of cosmetic products, there are still ongoing health concerns regarding the presence of harmful chemical substances within these products. With the exception of color additives, cosmetic products and ingredients are not subject to regulation prior to market release...
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