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What Must Be Written on the Back of the Container | Legally Required Cosmetics Labeling

Cosmetic containers have items that the law requires to be written on them: the marketing authorization holder, product name, manufacturing number, and full ingredient list. Information that cannot be omitted for design reasons is packed into those tiny letters.

What Must Be Written on the Back of the Container | Legally Required Cosmetics Labeling

Cosmetic containers have items that the law requires to be written on them: the marketing authorization holder, product name, manufacturing number, and full ingredient list. Information that cannot be omitted for design reasons is packed into those tiny letters.

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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.

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Why No Expiration Date Is Written | The “3-Year” Rule for Cosmetics

Many cosmetics do not have an expiration date written on them. That is because there is a rule saying it does not have to be displayed. The dividing line is the number “3 years.” This is about the difference between products that show it and products that do not.

Why No Expiration Date Is Written | The “3-Year” Rule for Cosmetics

Many cosmetics do not have an expiration date written on them. That is because there is a rule saying it does not have to be displayed. The dividing line is the number “3 years.” This is about the difference between products that show it and products that do not.

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Ingredient Lists Are Ordered from Highest Amount to Lowest | How to Read Full Ingredient Labeling

The ingredient names listed on cosmetics packaging follow a rule for their order: from highest amount to lowest. However, ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Knowing this “however” slightly changes how the ingredient list looks.

Ingredient Lists Are Ordered from Highest Amount to Lowest | How to Read Full Ingredient Labeling

The ingredient names listed on cosmetics packaging follow a rule for their order: from highest amount to lowest. However, ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Knowing this “however” slightly changes how the ingredient list looks.

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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.