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ASEAN Updates 5 Changes to Cosmetic Ingredients in the Annexes of ACD
Dec 10, 2019
On November 12-13, 2019 the 31st ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) meeting was held in Muntinlupa City, Philippines. During the meeting, 5 changes to cosmetic ingredients in the Annexes of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) were adopted by the ACSB.
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31st ASEAN Cosmetic Committee (ACC) Meeting and Its Related Meetings to Be Held in Philippines
Nov 06, 2019
The 31st ACC meeting and its related meetings will be hosted by Philippines on 12-15 November 2019 at the Acacia Hotel, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines. The ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) and ASEAN Cosmetic Testing Laboratory (ACTLC) will convene its meetings on 12-13 November 2019 while the ACC meeting will be scheduled on 14-15 November 2019...
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Malaysia to amend Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia
Sep 25, 2019
On 5th Sept 2019, Malaysia NPRA released a document to amend Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia. The amendment is mainly about List of Prohibited Ingredients, List of Restricted Ingredients, List of Preservatives and List of UV Filters...
Malaysia Ingredients
Malaysia Abolishes Goods and Services Tax
Jun 19, 2018
Goods and Services tax rate in Malaysia has officially dropped from 6% to 0% since June 1, 2018. The measures are applicable to local and imported goods and services, but do not cover goods and services that have been exempted from GST in 2014 Goods and Services Tax Order...
Malaysia Manufacturer/Importer Regulation Entry-exit CBEC
Malaysia Detailed Information about Amended Requirements on Part of Cosmetic Ingredients
Mar 06, 2018
Malaysia revised cosmetic ingredients requirements listed in Annexes of Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia. NPRA detailed information about how to deal with these amendments. Annex 2 List of Prohibited Substances...
Malaysia Ingredients
Malaysia Outlines Cosmetic Prohibited Product Names
Jan 18, 2018
The NPRA prohibits cosmetics to use the same or similar names as previously revoked/banned products when applying for notification...
Malaysia Pre-market Approval
[Market Analysis] Halal Cosmetics Market Rapid Growth Requires Further Regulatory Development
Nov 09, 2017
Halal cosmetics are a rapidly developing niche of the halal and mainstream market. The 100% natural ingredients commitment of halal products also attracts many non-Muslims. The increased popularity of these products requires development of a regulatory and certification system. Definition of HALAL In Islamic countries Halal means...
Indonesia Malaysia ASEAN Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam Halal Cosmetics Ingredients Post-market Surveillance
ASEAN Explains Revision of Cosmetic Directive
Aug 18, 2017
Apart from amendments of ingredients requirements on 26th ACSB (see news on CL), ASEAN Cosmetic Committee also discussed further revision of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive during a recent meeting. Methylisothiazonlinone (M1 or MIT) in Rinse-off product, Limits of Contaminants in Cosmetics and ASEAN Cosmetic Method (ACM) will be revised...
Indonesia Malaysia ASEAN Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam Ingredients Testing
Cosmetic Packaging in Asia: A Brief Overview of Markets and Regulation
Jul 25, 2017
According to data from transparency market research, the cosmetic packaging market will be valued at 330 billion dollars by 2024. The Asian market will be the major contributor. Some Asian countries especially China issued specific standards for cosmetic packaging production. Stakeholders who deal with cosmetic packaging may need to understand these provisions...
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ASEAN Revises and Supplements Cosmetic Ingredient Standards (2017-2018)
Jul 06, 2017
ASEAN held the 26th ACSB Meeting during which it revised cosmetic ingredients requirements, shortly after ASEAN released the last revision list a month ago (see news: ASEAN Added New Standards for Cosmetics Ingredients in Lists (2016-2017) on CL). ASEAN revised cosmetic ingredient requirements and added new standards detailing restricted ingredients, preservatives and UV filters. These changes will be effective from Nov 2017 (some will be effective from 2018), and suggestions can be submitted until July 31st 2017...
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