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Korean Authorities to Implement QR Code Digital Administration for Cosmetic Products
Jan 25, 2018
Korean authorities will use QR Codes (two-dimension code) to replace the use of barcodes. The QR Code will improve the efficiency of management and delivery of the product. Barcodes can...
South Korea
Labeling/Claim/Advertising
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Japan Requires Mandatory Precautions on Packages for Quasi-Drugs Containing Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Dec 25, 2017
Japan stipulated that if chlorhexidine gluconate or chlorhexidine is used in quasi-drugs as an active ingredient, certain "use precautions" should be listed on the product container...
Japan
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Japan Revised Cosmetic Advertisement Guidelines
Dec 25, 2017
Japan released 2017 version of "Advertisement Guidelines for Cosmetics" in which a new chapter related to "advertisement of make-ups: permitted terminology" is newly added. Japan updated the 2012 of the Guidelines (see more on CL). In the 2017 version, the newly added chapter instructs enterprise on claim requirements in advertisements. Main contents are as follow...
Japan
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Korea Amends Claim Requirements for Functional Cosmetics
Nov 24, 2017
MFDS require clarifications on claims of functional cosmetics; This amendment was put into the Enforcement Rules of the Cosmetic Act and has been effective since 2017.11.17. MFDS require newly designated functional cosmetics used for skin allergy, acne, striae gravidarum (pregnancy stretch marks) and hair removal to add a claim...
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Labeling/Claim/Advertising
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China Abolishes Cosmetic Advertisement Administration Measure
Nov 14, 2017
China has abolished its "Cosmetic Advertisement Administration Measure" which means that cosmetic advertising and promotions are no longer regulated by a sector specific standard. In 1989, article 29 of cosmetic overarching "Regulations concerning the Hygiene Supervision over Cosmetics " stipulated that the State Administration for Industry & Commerce (SAIC) take responsibility to manage cosmetic advertisements. The SAIC accordingly issued...
Chinese Mainland
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Taiwan to Amend Mandatory Hair Dye Claims Requirements
Oct 17, 2017
TFDA amended the standard of mandatory claims for hair dye products on the label, specification and package. The new edition will enter into force from Jan.1st 2019. Stakeholders who hold a medicated certificate (prerequisite for activities involving sale, distribution etc. of hair dye) should change relevant information according to the new instruction or apply for certificate update...
Taiwan, China
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An Overview of Sunscreen Regulatory Requirements in China
Sep 26, 2017
CFDA published a new regulation for the labelling of SPF and PFA on sun protection products in June 2016; post-market inspection on sunscreen products grows stricter. The first major update to the regulation is that the SPF value on all sunscreens should be based on empirical measurement using Chinese national standards as the primary reference. To help industry avoid labelling compliance issues caused by experimental error CFDA issued a detailed calculation rule on SPF measurement...
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New Zealand Updates Cosmetic Product Group Standard
Sep 18, 2017
New Zealand is updating Cosmetic Product Group Standard to provide clearer guidance and will be in force 1 Dec 2017; The new "Cosmetic Product Group Standard" stipulate the scope of this group and how manufacturer/importer assign product into this group; Cosmetic in this group should comply with label, safety data and other requirements specifically for this group. EPA released...
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Indonesia to Reinforce Hair Dye and Sunscreen Product Regulations
Sep 05, 2017
To control the safety of hair dye and sunscreen products, Indonesia will regulate requirements on ingredients used in these products such as Methylisothiazolinone, Deoxarbutin, Alpha Arbutin, Beta Arbutin and Plastic Microbeads. Deoxyarbutin/ alpha arbutin/ beta arbutin: When using deoxyarbutin/ alpha arbutin/ beta arbutin in cosmetics, technical documents for notification are required: 1) test result of hydroquinone, 2) test result of product stability 3) clinical data of product stability during application to the skin; Product containing deoxyarbutin/ alpha arbutin/ beta arbutin must indicate the storage conditions of these ingredients...
Indonesia
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Thailand Released New List of Permitted Preservatives and Mandatory Claims for Preservatives
Aug 15, 2017
Thailand released a new list of permitted preservatives used in cosmetics on Jun.22nd 2017, the list will be effective after a 180 days grace period. Accordingly, Thailand also announced mandatory claims that must be listed on the label when products contain certain preservatives. General structure of the list shows below...
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