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Updates to ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD)’s Ingredient Annexes: 17 Added, 11 Revised, and 1 Deleted
Apr 12, 2024
During the 38th ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) Meeting held on November 15 and 21, amendments were made to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) regarding the ingredient annexes.
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Japan JCIA Updates Voluntary Standards for Tar Colors
Apr 03, 2024
Japan Cosmetics Industry Association (JCIA) released an amendment for Voluntary Standards for Tar Colors in Cosmetics. The amendment stated that the JCIA established voluntary management limits to regulate the presence of specific aromatic amines and potential impurities in nine types of tar colors, setting maximum limits for five specific aromatic amines.
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Japan Plans to Approve A New Ingredient for Rinse-off Hair Styling Products
Mar 13, 2024
On March 8, 2024, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan released a proposal for the Standards for Cosmetics, inviting public consultation. The proposal requests the inclusion of "Cysteamine Hydrochloride". Any comments can be submitted before April 8, 2024.
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Japan JCIA Publishes Insights on Cosmetic Safety
Oct 10, 2023
On September 22, 2023, the Japan Cosmetic Industry Association (JCIA) issued an announcement, stating that cosmetics manufactured in Japan do not pose any safety concerns following the ocean release of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) treated water.
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Japan Designates Tetrahydrocannabihexol (THCH) as A Controlled Substance
Sep 07, 2023
Japan issued an announcement classifying Δ8-THCH and Δ9-THCH as designated drugs, leading to strict prohibition on their manufacturing, import, sale, possession, and non-medical use, which came into effect on...
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Japan Updates the GMP Compliance Inspection FAQs
Sep 04, 2023
On August 18, 2023, Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) updated the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for compliance inspection of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). As revealed by the GMP Ministerial Ordinance, wWhen manufacturing quasi-drugs designated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), the product shall comply with GMP through manufacturing control and quality management. Besides, an application for GMP compliance inspection is necessary.
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ASEAN Introduces Amendments to the Ingredient Lists of ASEAN Cosmetic Directive
Jul 11, 2023
On July 5, 2023, ASEAN introduced the latest amendments to the ingredient annexes to ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD). These amendments were approved in the 37th ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) meeting, and will officially take effect on May 8, 2025.
ASEAN
Ingredients
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Japan Revises the Requirements for Quasi-drugs
Apr 11, 2023
On March 27, 2023, MHLW issued Notification 0327 No. 1 and Notification 0327 No. 5, including minor adjustments to reagents and test solutions in Japanese Standards of Quasi-drug Ingredients 2021 (hereinafter the “JSQI 2021”) and revision to the application for manufacturing and sales license. These amendments came into effect upon its publication on March 27, but the previous provision can still be applied before September 30, 2024.
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Japan Releases Labeling Method for Water Resistance Related to Sunscreen Products
Feb 07, 2023
The new labeling method for water resistance based on ISO1886 has started from December 1, 2022. In addition to SPF and PA labels, water resistance is another essential objective indicator consumers take into consideration when choosing sunscreen products.
Japan
Labeling/Claim/Advertising
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ASEAN Amends Cosmetic Ingredient Annexes to ACD: 42 New Ingredients Included and 10 Ingredients Revised
Feb 02, 2023
In January 2023, ASEAN introduced the latest amendments to the ingredient annexes to ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD). These amendments were approved in the 36th ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) meeting, and will officially take effect on November 21, 2024.
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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.
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