On Jan 12, 2015, "Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare" (MOHW) officially announced the implementation of the addition of Triclocarban into the Standard List of Maximum Levels of Medical, Poisonous or Potent Drugs in Cosmetics. For manufacture or importation of cosmetic products containing Triclocarban used under the maximum level, an application shall be submitted to the central competent health authority for product examination and registration. The product can be manufactured or imported only after a license is issued. It is prohibited to use or import Triclocarban beyond the maximum level in cosmetics.
|
Ingredient |
Usage |
Maximum level |
Note |
|
Triclocarban (Trichlorocarban-ilide) |
Antibacterial |
0.5%-1.5% (only for products that have to wash off immediately after using) |
This draft complies with the international management standard, referring to the limit standard regulated by country organizations such as EU, ASEAN, etc. |
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