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Global Rules on Cosmetics and Animal Testing | Differences Between the EU, the United States, and Japan

How animal testing for cosmetics is handled varies greatly by region. The EU completed its sales ban in 2013, the U.S. FDA states that some labeling terms have no legal definition, and Japan has developed guidance on alternative methods. We compare them using information from public agencies.

Global Rules on Cosmetics and Animal Testing | Differences Between the EU, the United States, and Japan

How animal testing for cosmetics is handled varies greatly by region. The EU completed its sales ban in 2013, the U.S. FDA states that some labeling terms have no legal definition, and Japan has developed guidance on alternative methods. We compare them using information from public agencies.

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U.S. Cosmetics Regulation Has Changed | What Became Mandatory Under MoCRA 2022

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), enacted in the United States in 2022, made facility registration, product listing, and reporting serious adverse events within 15 business days mandatory. We summarize the key points of the system based on FDA published materials.

U.S. Cosmetics Regulation Has Changed | What Became Mandatory Under MoCRA 2022

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), enacted in the United States in 2022, made facility registration, product listing, and reporting serious adverse events within 15 business days mandatory. We summarize the key points of the system based on FDA published materials.

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Reading the EU Cosmetics Regulation | Labeling and Prohibited Substances Set Out in 1223/2009

Cosmetics sold in the EU follow Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. From the responsible person in the region and the safety report to annexes on prohibited and restricted substances and period-after-opening labeling, we organize the framework of the EU system along the text of the regulation.

Reading the EU Cosmetics Regulation | Labeling and Prohibited Substances Set Out in 1223/2009

Cosmetics sold in the EU follow Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. From the responsible person in the region and the safety report to annexes on prohibited and restricted substances and period-after-opening labeling, we organize the framework of the EU system along the text of the regulation.

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There are only 56 items that cosmetics can state

The effects that cosmetics may display are limited to the 56 items defined by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The 56th item was added in Heisei 23, and can only be used for products that have been tested.

There are only 56 items that cosmetics can state

The effects that cosmetics may display are limited to the 56 items defined by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The 56th item was added in Heisei 23, and can only be used for products that have been tested.