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Taiwan Consults on 3 Draft Cosmetic Regulations
On Oct 9, 2018, Taiwan FDA opened consultation on 3 draft cosmetic regulations: "Administrative Measures for Cosmetic Severe Adverse Event and Hygiene Safety Hazard Notification", "Administrative...-
Taiwan FDA Drafts Requirements for Cosmetic Packaging, Container, Labeling and Instruction
On September 25, 2018, Taiwan FDA sent a draft of Requirements for Cosmetic Packaging, Container, Labeling and Instruction to Importers and Exporters Association of... 
China to Expand First-imported Non-special Use Cosmetics Filing Management Nationwide
First-imported non-special use cosmetics will be changed from administrative approval to filing management nationwide. On October 10, 2018, the State Council issued a notice...
China Publishes White Paper in Backdrop of Escalating Trade Spat with US
On Sep 24, 2018 China published its White Paper detailing the potential impacts of its ongoing trade disputes with the US, just several days after the US imposed an additional $200 billion worth of import tariffs on Chinese products on Sep 17, 2018...
China Cracking Down on False Cosmetic Advertising
Cosmetic stakeholders involved in false advertising will be subject to more stringent punitive measures as part of China’s latest consumer protection campaign.
China to Lower Import Tax Rates on High-end Cosmetics from November 1
China Ministry of Finance will lower import taxes on high-end cosmetics from 60% to 50% from November 1, 2018. China Ministry of Finance decided to adjust the import tax rates on imported articles....
Australia Details Registration Requirements for Soap Makers and Importers
On September 18, Australia National Industrial Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) released detailed guidance on soap registration along with some clear answers to the most common enquiries made by new soap makers and/or importers...
Thailand Updates Renewal Requirements for Cosmetic Notification Receipts
Thailand FDA mandated that starting from August 30 the renewal application of cosmetic notification receipts must be lodged within 180 days before the expiration date...
Development in Alternatives to Animal Testing of Cosmetics in China
China has already approved two alternatives testing methods to animal testing to assess skin sensitivity and eye irritation. An additional four alternatives testing methods are...
Indonesia Cuts Import Duty Exemption to USD $75
Indonesia will lower the import duty exemption threshold on inward postal goods from USD $100 to USD $75 starting from October 10th, 2018...
