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How Are Ingredients Allowed in Cosmetics Decided? | Two Lists in the “Standards for Cosmetics”

Ingredients in Japanese cosmetics are determined by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s “Standards for Cosmetics.” There is a list of ingredients whose blending is prohibited or restricted, and a list that limits which preservatives, UV absorbers and tar colors may be used. This article explains the thinking behind the two lists.

How Are Ingredients Allowed in Cosmetics Decided? | Two Lists in the “Standards for Cosmetics”

Ingredients in Japanese cosmetics are determined by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s “Standards for Cosmetics.” There is a list of ingredients whose blending is prohibited or restricted, and a list that limits which preservatives, UV absorbers and tar colors may be used. This article explains the thinking behind the two lists.