Dr James Wakefield, Director APAC at Delphic HSE presented the latest Asia Pacific (APAC) cosmetic regulation updates at in-cosmetics Asia in November 2019. Our shortlist details the main changes for each APAC region.
Key changes in Australia:
- Cosmetic products now regulated as Excluded Therapeutic Goods
- Cosmetic ingredients must be listed as Industrial Chemicals under the AICIS after 1st July 2020
- Animal test data generated after 1st July 2020 will be banned
Key changes in China:
- Imported non special use cosmetics will be subject to simplified requirements, and product notification set to replace lengthy and costly authorisation processes
- Domestic ‘responsible person’ system
- Acceptance of Product Safety Risk Assessment to ensure cosmetic safety
- Exemption of animal testing in most cases, excluding: products for children and infants, products with new ingredients not listed on the IECIC
- Post market supervision by the Medical Products Authority
Key changes in Taiwan:
- Cosmetic Hygiene and Safety Act effective from July 2019
- Online notification and PIF applicable for general cosmetics will become mandatory from 1st July 2021
- Updated definition, GMP and labelling requirements
- Removes pre-approval of cosmetic advertising but increases maximum penalties
Key changes from ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
- Annexes to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive are continuously updated with the most recent additions in July 2019
- Be aware of updates and implementation dates
Want to plan ahead? Explore the issues impacting the APAC cosmetic industry in 2020.