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Labeling & Formula Standards for Selling CBD, Cannabis, Hemp Cosmetics in Thailand

Since the unlocking of hemp cosmetics last year, in order to drive and promote the use of cannabis and hemp in cosmetics, Thailand FDA has issued 5 announcements permitting and guiding the use of CBD, cannabis, hemp in cosmetics and medical-related products as follows:

1. Announcement of the National Drug System Development Board Re: National List of Essential Medicinal Herbs B.E. 2021

Medicinal use of Inflorescence cannabis oil contains delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) 2.0 mg/ml, cannabis extract oil containing 100 mg/ml cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC) in a ratio of CBD:THC greater than or equal to 20:1 and cannabis extract oil containing delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) at a ratio of 1:1. 

Cannabis extract oil pills containing no more than 0.5 mg/drop of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can be used as an adjunct to or in combination with standard therapy in the treatment of nausea. vomiting from chemotherapy and for adjunctive therapy in patients with late-stage cancer with insomnia, loss of appetite, or moderate to severe pain. that can’t or won’t work with standard medicine Prescribe the drug by a practitioner of modern medicine who has passed the training course. Use medical marijuana approved by the Ministry of Health.

2. Notification of the Ministry of Public Health Re: Use of Cannabidiol-Containing Extracts from Hemp and Hemp in Cosmetics B.E.

Ingredients from cannabis or hemp extraction limit the tetrahydrocannabinol. (tetrahydrocannabinol, THC) not more than 0.2% by weight.

Do not use synthetic cannabidiol under the conditions:

1. Do not use in oral products. or products used in hidden areas

2. The raw materials used must contain no more than 0.2% THC contaminants.

3. In the case of ready-to-use cosmetics, oil or soft gelatin capsules must contain no more than 0.001% of THC.

3. Announcement of the Cosmetics Board Re: Labels of Cosmetics with Ingredients Cannabidiol-containing extracts from cannabis and hemp, 2021

It must display a warning about the potential hazards to human health. or a message to protect consumers (if any) and if there is any substance in the formula that must show a warning according to the announcement of the Cosmetics Committee on the matter of warning to show such warning as well.

In addition, the manufacturer for sale or a contract manufacturer of cosmetics with extracts containing cannabidiol from cannabis and hemp mixtures, the concentration of cannabidiol must be shown. on the label as a percentage by weight (weight by weight). 

Subject to the following Warning Labeling:

1. All products except oil form or soft gelatin capsules.  

Warning on the label:

– The product may cause an allergic reaction or irritation. 

– If used and there is any abnormality that occurs, must stop using. and consult a doctor or pharmacist 

2. Products in the form of oil or soft gelatin capsules 

Warning on the label:

– Do not eat. 

– The product may cause an allergic reaction or irritation. 

-If used and there is any abnormality that occurs, must stop using. and consult a doctor or pharmacist

4. Notification Of The Ministry Of Public Health Re: The Use Of Hemp In Cosmetics B.E. 

The Residues from hemp extraction contain tetrahydrocannabinol. (tetrahydrocannabinol, THC) must not exceed 0.2% by weight.

However, the hemp portion must be dried. and must be used for cosmetic purposes only and do not use in oral products or products used in hidden areas In the case of ready-to-use cosmetics, there must be no more than 0.2% THC contaminants.

5. Announcement of the Cosmetics Committee Re: Display of Warnings on Labels of Cosmetics Containing Hemp, B.E. 

Manufacturers for sale or contractors producing cosmetics that contain hemp as an ingredient in the production of cosmetics Warnings must be displayed as specified:

     – The product may cause Allergies or irritation 

     – If used and have any abnormalities occur, must stop using and consult a doctor or pharmacist.

China NMPA issued a draft of “Administrative Measures for Cosmetics Sampling Inspection” for Comment

Release date: 2022-06-24

Administrative Measures for Sampling Inspection of Cosmetics (Draft) is now open to the public for comments.

The public consultation period is from June 24 to July 14, 2022. 

Relevant units and individuals can send feedback [email protected], and please indicate “Administrative Measures for Sampling Inspection of Cosmetics – Feedback on Opinions and Suggestions” in the subject of the email.

  

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Labeling Methods of small-sized packaging cosmetics, free samples, and gifts in China

It is a frequently asked question what is the labeling standard for Small-sized packaging cosmetics and sample cosmetics packages. Are there any limitations or penalties if doesn’t comply?

In recent years,  the demand for all kinds of cosmetic samples has been increasing significantly in the Chinese market.  Younger consumers are more likely to purchase small packages or sample products to test at the beginning, and even a unique “sample economic chain” has emerged. You may also be aware of that by the request of sample packages from your distributors or local retailers. 

Therefore, understanding the supervision and management requirements of labeling for small-sized packaging and sample package become important. 

According to the Measures of the new labeling regulations, small-sized package products indicates the cosmetics’ that the net content is less than 15mL/g. Free samples, Gifts, and Redeem products that fit the size are also mandatory to comply with the small-sized package products. 

CosmeticsBridge listed the 7 necessary details that should be listed on the small-sized products. 

Cosmetics Safety Technical Standards 2022 is Coming (Draft)


On March 31, 2022, NIFDC(National Institues for Food and Drug Control)issued the draft version of the “Cosmetics Safety Technical Standards 2022”, and is now open to the public for comments (see Annexes 1-3 for details). If you have any feedback, please fill out the Feedback Form (Appendix 4) and send an email to [email protected] before April 30, 2022. Thanks to the community for their strong support for this work.

National Institues for Food and Drug Control

March 31, 2022

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Cosmetics Raw Materials Safety Notification Code Application Process and Guide in China

Since May 1, 2021, China NMPA has implemented a safety system to collect the safety information of each cosmetics ingredients that has been listed in IECIC 2021. It requires cosmetics raw materials manufacturers necessary to submit the safety related information on the platform before the cosmetics registrant, filing person or domestic responsible person can fill in the raw material notification code during the cosmetics notification and registration. 

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The Raw material safety information can be submitted in two types:

  • Cosmetics registrant, filing person(Brands) or Domestic responsible person: no notification code is generated
  • Raw material manufacturer or authorized responsible person: a notification code will be generated

 

CosmeticsBridge: The benefit of cosmetics raw materials manufacturers to notify the products is that the ingredient only needs to be notified once and it can be used for all your clients. You don’t need to provide your client safety information over and over again. 

Reporting Process of Cosmetic Raw Materials Safety Notification

Milestones:

From January 1, 2022, When applying for cosmetics registration or filing, the cosmetics registrant and filing person shall provide safety-related information on raw materials with antiseptic, sunscreen, coloring, hair dyeing, freckle-removing and whitening functions

From January 1, 2023, when applying for registration or filing, the cosmetics registrant and filing person shall provide safety-related information of all raw materials in accordance with the requirements of the “Regulations”. For cosmetics that have been registered or filed before, the registrant and filer shall provide additional safety-related information on all raw materials in the product formula before May 1, 2023.

It is not  registration of new raw materials!

The purpose of the raw material safety submission is to ensure the safety of the ingredients that are allowed to be used in cosmetics(listed in IECIC 2021). The new cosmetic raw materials indicate the cosmetic raw material that has not been used in China cosmetics before and can not be found in IECIC 2021. Registration for before being used in cosmetics.

Overseas raw material manufacturers can apply the code directly!

Different from the registration of finished cosmetic products, overseas raw material manufacturers can directly fill in the report through the cosmetic raw material safety information platform, and receive the raw material notification code after submission.

Furthermore, manufacturers can authorize domestic responsible person enterprises to submit and routinely maintain raw material safety information. If there is authorization, after the authorized enterprise opens an account, it should submit the authorization letter issued by the raw material manufacturer. The authorization letter should specify the authorization relationship and scope of authorization, and only one company can be authorized for the same ingredient.

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    Dear Members,

    As discussed before, we will collect and design more countries of cosmetics Ingredients Compliance data for online searchable database. 

    I am glad to announce that the Japanese formula analysis database was just launched online now.

    You can search the following table as your need:

    More countries are coming! 

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    The limit of Benzene in cosmetics is proposed to be 2mg/kg in China

      

    Notice of the soliciting opinions on the limit of benzene in cosmetics

    In order to strengthen the management of safety risk substances in cosmetics, according to the relevant risk assessment results, the limit of benzene in cosmetics is proposed as 2mg/kg. We are now open for public comments, please fill in the feedback form (see attachment) and send it back to [email protected] before March 31, 2022. 

    China National Institutes For Food And Drug Control

    on March 10, 2022

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    NMPA Urgent: Deadline! Annual Reports are Required For General Cosmetics in China

    According to the requirement of New Cosmetics Administration and Supervision Regulations(CSAR),  Notified General Cosmetics should submit the annual report in the new general cosmetics filing management system (hereinafter referred to as: the new system), and old system notified product need to claim or make data supplementary at the new system. 

    LOCK DOWN! All Staff Nucleic Acid Test

    On March 10, 2022, the 59th China (Guangzhou) International Beauty Expo was held as scheduled at the Guangzhou Canton Fair Complex. The 30+ exhibition halls in the three exhibition areas of A, B and C have a total exhibition area of ​​more than 300,000 square meters. More than 4,000 high-quality enterprises from the whole industry and all channels participated in the exhibition, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors.


    However, on March 11, the Canton Fair Complex suddenly issued an emergency notice. In order to meet the needs of the government’s epidemic control, the Canton Fair Complex will take the “Temporary closure, no entry or exit” control measures from now on.

    According to on-site news, the Guangzhou Beauty Expo Hall has been closed, and tens of thousands of people at the Guangzhou Pazhou Beauty Expo are trapped in it.

    NMN(Nicotinamide Mononucleotide)etc. The first 3 successfully notified Cosmetics Ingredients in China 2022

    Three More new cosmetics ingredients can be used in China Cosmetics now!

    According to the NMPA notification notice, till Feb. 2022, there are three new cosmetics ingredients that have been notified successfully and entering the three years monitoring period. The Notification company can use the cosmetics ingredients according to the new cosmetics regulation and is responsible to monitor and report the usage status of ingredients for NMPA now.

    The Three ingredients are listed as follows: