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CFDA Appoints Two More Approved Testing Institutions for Cosmetic Registration
May 02, 2017
CFDA appoint "Chongqing Institute for Food and Drug Control" and "Hubei Institute for Drug Control" as approved testing institutions for cosmetic registration. This announcement will be enacted on May 1st 2017. These two institutions will take the responsibility of microbiological test...
Chinese Mainland
Animal Testing
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Japan Released Amendment of Standard of Quasi Drug Ingredients 2006
Apr 18, 2017
Japan MHLW revised its overall standards for raw ingredients used in quasi drug on Mar 30, 2017. The amendment mainly refers to general testing methods changing of some items and quality standard modification of several ingredients...
Japan
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Taiwan Consults on Measures for Application for Animal Testing on Cosmetics/Cosmetic Ingredients
Feb 10, 2017
Taiwan MOHW released a draft named Measures for Application for Animal Testing on Cosmetics/Cosmetic Ingredients for public consultation. The draft stipulates the application procedures and detailed requirements for safety assessment of cosmetics/cosmetic ingredients conducted within the region, using animals as test subjects...
Taiwan, China
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Taiwan to Amend Permitted Concentration of Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics
Jan 09, 2017
Taiwan Food and Drug Administration have announced an amendment to cosmetic standards related to the permitted concentration of titanium dioxide used in cosmetics. In general, those cosmetics containing titanium dioxide under 25% (except for nanomaterial sprays) can comply with general cosmetic regulations and can be exempted from medicated cosmetics license renewal requirements (after expiration) if those cosmetics...
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Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics Enters Into Force from Dec 1
Dec 01, 2016
After almost a year grace period, Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC) officially enters into force from Dec 1 2016. From Dec 1st 2016, manufacture and import of new cosmetics not complying with STSC 2015 is prohibited.
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Taiwan Releases Two Testing Guidelines for Sunscreens
Nov 24, 2016
To perfect the cosmetic testing system and ensure the safety of subjects, Taiwan recently released two testing guidelines for sunscreens, namely Guidelines for Testing of Cosmetic UVA Sun-protection Efficacy and Guidelines for Testing of SPF. According to the TFDA, the guidelines are formulated as a reference for domestic companies only when conducting related testing. It is not mandatory for international companies to comply with the guidelines.
Taiwan, China
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CFDA Consults on Three Testing Methods for Cosmetics
Oct 31, 2016
On Oct 28, China Food and Drug Administration released the following 3 drafts about cosmetic testing methods for public consultation. Repeated Dose 28-Day Oral Toxicity Study Skin Photoallergy Test...
Chinese Mainland
Testing
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Korea Functional Cosmetics Regulations
Sep 21, 2016
Korea defines functional cosmetics as products that aid in brightening skin, improving wrinkles in skin, tanning skin gently or protecting skin from sun's ultraviolet radiation. Functional cosmetics are subject to more stringent evaluation than general cosmetics. Based on the definition three kinds of products are confirmed as functional cosmetics: anti-aging products, whitening products and sunscreens. All these three kinds of products are subject to the supervision of Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The manufacture and import shall strictly comply with related regulations...
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China Children Cosmetics Regulations
Sep 08, 2016
In China Children cosmetics refer to cosmetics produced specifically for children from age 0-12 years old (including infants). The majority of children cosmetics are classified as non-special use cosmetics except for sunscreens which are special use cosmetics. Some functional products such as whitening products, hair dyes are usually not approved as children cosmetics...
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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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