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Japan Permits Tris-Biphenyl Triazine for Use in Cosmetics

From June 1 2016 Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare permits cosmetic companies to use Tris-Biphenyl Triazine in cosmetics within specific limitations.

Take home:

From June 1 2016 Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare permits cosmetic companies to use Tris-Biphenyl Triazine in cosmetics within specific limitations.

As stipulated, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine is classified as “restricted ingredients in all types of cosmetics” and the maximum amount is 10g per 100g.

The ingredient has been added to the Annex 4.1 “list of limitation on inclusion of UV absorbers in cosmetics” in Standards for Cosmetics. For the full list, please click here.

Regulatory Status in Other Countries/Regions

Country/Region

Status

Maximum Authorized concentration

Other requirements

China

The ingredient is not listed in IECIC 2015 so it is a new ingredient requiring registration with CFDA. It can only be used after CFDA’s approval.

 

 

ASEAN

It can be used

10%

Not to be used in sprays. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — median primary particle size > 80 nm; — Purity ≥ 98 %; — Uncoated’

Korea

It is not listed in the list “Restricted UV-Filters in Cosmetics”.

 

 

 

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