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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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“Additive-Free”: What Is Not Included? | Reading the Labeling Rules

In fact, it is not acceptable to write only “additive-free.” Under the Fair Competition Code for cosmetics, companies are required to clearly state what has not been included. This is about checking what the words actually mean.

“Additive-Free”: What Is Not Included? | Reading the Labeling Rules

In fact, it is not acceptable to write only “additive-free.” Under the Fair Competition Code for cosmetics, companies are required to clearly state what has not been included. This is about checking what the words actually mean.

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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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What Do SPF and PA Numbers Measure? | Rules for Sunscreen Labeling

SPF and PA are indicators for different wavelengths of ultraviolet rays. Measurement follows ISO international standards and assumes an application amount of 2 milligrams per square centimeter. This is about where the numbers come from.

What Do SPF and PA Numbers Measure? | Rules for Sunscreen Labeling

SPF and PA are indicators for different wavelengths of ultraviolet rays. Measurement follows ISO international standards and assumes an application amount of 2 milligrams per square centimeter. This is about where the numbers come from.

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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.