Cosmetic ingredient list amendment in Malaysia

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...
Cosmetic ingredient list amendment in Malaysia

ASEAN Limits Use of Four Ingredients in Cosmetics

Summary: The latest ASEAN Cosmetic Directive update amends Annexes II and III following the ACC meeting in Jakarta. Miconazole and 4-methylbenzylidene camphor are now prohibited (Annex II), while daidzein and genistein are restricted with maximum concentrations in...