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Skincare #Quasi-Drugs

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Cosmetics and Medicated Cosmetics Are Classified Differently Under the Law | About Categories

Cosmetics labeled “medicated” are quasi-drugs under the law. They are approved by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare for each item, and the range of wording that can be used is different. Even if they sit on the same shelf, they are actually in a separate category.

Cosmetics and Medicated Cosmetics Are Classified Differently Under the Law | About Categories

Cosmetics labeled “medicated” are quasi-drugs under the law. They are approved by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare for each item, and the range of wording that can be used is different. Even if they sit on the same shelf, they are actually in a separate category.