Cosmetic v.s. Therapeutic Claims Guide in Australia As of 2022, skincare brands are subject to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) framework in Australia. Australian laws around therapeutic goods and cosmetics are complex. And penalties will be charged when failing to comply. Therefore, Lauren Lee, an Australian lawyer and beauty expert with over 15 years of experience working across Australia and Asia, wrote this report to help enterprises better understand the regulations around cosmetic marketing and claims. The report will help reduce the likelihood of:enforced content takedownsproduct label reprintsTGA fines andreputational damageNote: The report was first published by STYLESTORY.

A Look Back at 2021 with ChemLinked: Cosmetics Regulation Updates 2021 was a year of significant events and progress in the cosmetic industry in the Asia-Pacific region. China officially implemented the long-awaited new cosmetic regulation—Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) and its supporting rules, marking the full implementation of its new cosmetic regulatory framework. Japan launched a new version of the overarching technical standards for quasi-drugs—Japanese Standards of Quasi-drug Ingredients (JSQI 2021). South Korea introduced the natural and organic cosmetic raw material certification mechanism. China Taiwan, ASEAN countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand), India and Australia have also undergone several regulatory updates.Global cosmetic stakeholders need to stay vigilant about the frequent regulatory changes, so as to effectively address compliance challenges and aim for great success while shouldering their social responsibilities. This report aims to provide an overview of revised and emerging cosmetic regulations in the Asia-Pacific region over the year and educate our clients on key regulatory points.Notes: The discount price is for a limited time only (from January 14 to February 14, 2022). Since February 15, 2022, the report will be sold at 399$.Clients purchase this report can watch the corresponding webinar for free. Please contact us (cosmetic@chemlinked.com) for the webinar access.

A Look back at 2020 with ChemLinked: Cosmetic Regulation Updates The year 2020 saw many significant regulatory updates in the Asia-Pacific region. China finalized the overarching regulation-Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) after 30 years of waiting and introduced a series of supporting rules, indicating the overhaul of China's cosmetic regulatory framework. South Korea implemented the regulations on custom cosmetics and revised the requirements for functional cosmetics, restricted ingredients, colorants, etc. Japan, ASEAN and China Taiwan made significant changes on ingredient lists. And there were several regulatory updates in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Australia.Global cosmetic stakeholders need to stay vigilant so as to cope with frequent regulatory changes, effectively address compliance challenges, and aim for great success while shouldering their social responsibilities. This report aims to provide an overview of revised and emerging cosmetic regulations in the Asia-Pacific region over the year and educate our clients on key regulatory points.Notes: clients purchase this report can watch the corresponding webinar for free. Please contact us (cosmetic@chemlinked.com) for the webinar access.