Thailand has recently implemented regulatory changes in the cosmetics industry, introducing a new list of prohibited ingredients and updating the requirements for permitted preservatives. These updates align Thailand's regulations with the latest ASEAN Cosmetic Directive revisions.
On June 22, 2023, the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand (MOPH) issued three notices through the 140th Government Gazette of 2023, detailing the regulatory revisions pertaining to prohibited ingredients and permitted preservatives in cosmetics. These notices officially came into effect on June 23, with a transition period applying to some rules.
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Thailand Revises Cosmetic Ingredient Requirements: 7 Prohibited and 2 Restricted Ingredients Added, 3 Permitted Preservatives Deleted
Thailand Proposes Amendments to the Lists of Prohibited Ingredients and Permitted Preservatives
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Under the current regulatory framework, cosmetics registrants and notifiers can continue to submit a simplified version of the safety assessment report during the registration or notification process until May 1, 2025. Following this deadline, a full version of the safety assessment will be mandated. To facilitate a smooth transition, China is planning to release a set of technical guidelines.
The current cosmetic technical standard STSC 2015 specifies the cosmetics' general safety standards, prohibited/restricted/permitted ingredients and testing methods. It is revised aperiodically in response to changing trade practices in the industry. China is planning to issue a new version of STSC.
