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Philippines Details Labeling Requirements for Hand Sanitizers
Jun 03, 2020
Philippines FDA released the FDA Memorandum Circular 2020-001 to detail the labeling requirements for hand sanitizers.
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Philippines Cosmetic Sector Analysis: Market Overview and Pre-market Requirements
May 29, 2020
Spurred by increasing disposable income, declining unemployment rates, and urbanization, the cosmetics & toiletries industry in the Philippines was expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% from USD 3.4bn in 2018 to USD 4.2bn in 2023. The Philippines is now considered as one of the key focus markets of global cosmetic brands within the Asia Pacific region. According to Statista, the largest segment of the cosmetic sector is the personal care segment, with a market volume of around USD 2600m in 2019. The scope of the segment encompasses 5 product categories: hair care products, bathing products, deodorants, oral care products, and shaving products...
Philippines Pre-market Approval
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Philippines Amends Requirements for Application of LTO
Dec 18, 2019
Philippines has released a revised draft of Guidelines on the Unified Licensing Requirements and Procedures of the FDA (hereinafter the Guidelines). Compared with the Guidelines, the significant changes in the draft are related to the amendments to the General Guidelines for LTO, and LTO Application and Renewal Process.
Philippines Pre-market Approval
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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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Philippine Classifies Cuticle Tints Containing Benzalkonium Chloride with Antiseptic/Antibacterial/Disinfectant Claims as Household Remedies
Jun 27, 2018
On May 29th, Philippine released a circular determining cuticle tints containing benzalkonium chloride with antiseptic/antibacterial/disinfectant claims (previously considered as cosmetics) as household remedies...
Philippines Pre-market Approval Ingredients
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Philippines FDA Regulates E-Portal Applications Payment Period
Apr 27, 2018
Philippines FDA recently released a Circular regulating that starting from Apr 28 2018, applications of clients filed through FDA E-Portal are processed only after payment of the amount due has been made. All applications shall be paid within thirty calendar days from the filing thereof. Failure to pay the amount within the specified time shall subject the application to automatic cancellation....
Philippines Pre-market Approval
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Philippines to Summarily Reject Cosmetic Notification Applications Due to Incomplete Documentation
Nov 28, 2017
The Philippines FDA decided that from Oct 1st 2017, several industries including the cosmetic industry would receive immediate disapproval when applying for notification or license if incomplete documentation is supplied or if the application fails to meet technical requirements. Regardless of whether or not the application was submitted through...
Philippines Pre-market Approval
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[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...
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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...
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