New ingredient control and updated testing method for cosmetic safety standard in South Korea

Cosmetic ingredient list amendment in Malaysia

Malaysia’s NPRA updated its cosmetic list: miconazole banned from 19th of January 2026, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor from 17th of November 2028; restricted substances include 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (4%), genistein (0.007%), and daidzein (0.02%). The National...
New ingredient control and updated testing method for cosmetic safety standard in South Korea

Thailand Updated prohibited cosmetics listing

Summary: Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has updated cosmetic ingredient regulations, adding 17 new prohibited substances, clarifying barium salt restrictions, and setting limits for octocrylene and sodium hydroxymethyl glycinate. New labelling requirements apply...