China CSAR for SME cosmetic brands
China regulates cosmetics under CSAR: NMPA/provincial filing or registration, Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC), and from 2026 a mandatory nat…
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Japan cosmetics under the PMD Act
Japan regulates cosmetics and quasi-drugs under the PMD Act. Cosmetics must meet the Standards for Cosmetics (MHLW Notification No. 331 of 2000, as amended); qu…
Open hubKorea Cosmetics Act for SME brands
South Korea regulates cosmetics under the Cosmetics Act, administered by MFDS. Responsible sellers, functional-cosmetic reviews, and the Safety Standards lists…
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EU Cosmetic Regulation for SMEs
EU cosmetics are placed on the market under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: a Responsible Person in the Union, a safety assessment, CPNP notification, and labels/…
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US MoCRA for SME cosmetic brands
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) is the largest expansion of FDA cosmetics authority since the FD&C Act: listing, safety substantia…
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ASEAN Cosmetic Directive for SME brands
The ASEAN Cosmetic Directive sets shared product, GMP, labeling, and ingredient annexes. Placing on a national market still requires that country’s notification…
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