Cosmetic Group Standard 2020 Proposed Amendments

Cosmetic Group Standard 2020 Proposed Amendments

The EPA plans to update ingredients lists in line with the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. The proposed changes include: ban 322 substancesrestrict 90 substancespermit one colouring agentpermit three preservativespermit six UV filters The EPA also intends to...
Japan Revises the Requirements for Quasi-drugs

Japan Revises the Requirements for Quasi-drugs

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...