On Apr 18, 2020, South Korea implemented the amended Cosmetic Safety Standard [1]. Cosmetics manufactured or imported in accordance with the previous regulation can be distributed and sold before April 18, 2022. The main amendments are as follows:
One prohibited ingredient, four restricted ingredients are newly added, and the limitations on five restricted ingredients are more stringent Two preservatives are prohibited from use in cosmetics for infants or children under 13 years old Seven permitted ingredients for hair dyes are newly added.
On Apr 18, 2020, South Korea implemented the amended Cosmetic Safety Standard [1]. Cosmetics manufactured or imported in accordance with the previous regulation can be distributed and sold before April 18, 2022. The main amendments are as follows: