Skincare #Ingredient Labeling
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.
Reading China’s Cosmetics Regulations | The Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) Enforced in 2021
In China, the Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) came into force on January 1, 2021, and cosmetics are now managed as either “special cosmetics” or “general cosmetics.” We look at the difference between registration and notification, and the categories covered, from the framework of the system.
Reading China’s Cosmetics Regulations | The Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) Enforced in 2021
In China, the Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) came into force on January 1, 2021, and cosmetics are now managed as either “special cosmetics” or “general cosmetics.” We look at the difference between registration and notification, and the categories covered, from the framework of the system.
Why Are Cosmetic Ingredient Names Written in Katakana? | The Relationship Between Labeling Names and INCI Names
Many ingredient names on cosmetics labels are written in katakana because industry groups create common “labeling names” based on international INCI names. We explain how the name list containing 16,908 ingredients works and what it has in common with the EU.
Why Are Cosmetic Ingredient Names Written in Katakana? | The Relationship Between Labeling Names and INCI Names
Many ingredient names on cosmetics labels are written in katakana because industry groups create common “labeling names” based on international INCI names. We explain how the name list containing 16,908 ingredients works and what it has in common with the EU.