During the 35th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting on 2 September 2003, the Agreement on the ASEAN Harmonized cosmetic Regulatory scheme was signed by ASEAN Ministers which covers the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD). To enhance the regulation and safety of the cosmetics market, ASEAN requires all member states to comply with the ACD. However, in practice, ASEAN has not achieved unified product regulation. Before being marketed in each ASEAN country, cosmetics must still undergo separate product notification in each respective country. Additionally, each member state maintains its own unique regulatory lists for cosmetic ingredients.
The ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) Annexes outline essential regulatory requirements for cosmetic products in ASEAN countries. Prohibited, restricted and permitted ingredients are included in the Annexes of the ACD. The ASEAN Cosmetic Committee (ACC) and ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) meets twice a year to discuss regulations and harmonisation across the region to reduce technical trade barrier which includes amendments to the ACD annexes.
The List of Permitted UV Filters which Cosmetic Products May Contain is included in the Annex VII. For the purpose of the Directive, UV filters are substances which, contained in cosmetic sunscreen products, are specifically intended to filter certain UV rays in order to protect the skin from certain harmful effects of these rays. The UV filters included in the list may be added to other cosmetic products within the limits and under the conditions laid down in this Annex. Other UV filters used in cosmetic products solely for the purpose of protecting the product against UV rays are not included in the list.
Warning which must be printed on the label “Do not stay too long in the sun, even while using a sunscreen product”(for primary sunscreen products)
The corresponding Reference Number, Maximum Authorised Concentration, Other Limitations and Requirements as well as Conditions of Use and Warnings which must be Printed on the Label are also provided in the list.
Regulatory Implications of the List of Permitted UV Filters which Cosmetic Products May Contain
The ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) Annexes set out the core compliance requirements for cosmetics in the ASEAN market. For cosmetic companies, adhering to the List of Permitted UV Filters which Cosmetic Products May Contain is essential to ensure product safety, legal market entry, and regulatory compliance. It is strongly recommended that cosmetic companies carefully check their product formulations before production or export to the ASEAN market to ensure compliance with the List, avoid regulatory risks, and facilitate smooth product launch.
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