| focus on South Korea by COSMED: changes in cosmetic categories | Writer : 관리자(@) Date : 17.07.05 Hits : 1595 |
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In this article, COSMED, the professional association of the cosmetic industry in France, takes a look at Korea's impact onto cosmetics categories and how regulation works on the country.
Because of its influence on trends and its constant industry innovation, korea is one of the world most attractive markets for cosmetics. it is not surprising thatof the most popular trends these past years have been bom there.
For instance, korea has been one on the first countries in the worldwith the main keen of using cosmetics whereas Korean Beauty (K-Beauty) and anti pollution skincare are very fashionables today. some of the trends in this country may influence all Asia and then the world.
Not to forget, the important of cosmetics products in Korea is on a regular growth every year with an average of 4% estimated on the last 5 years. In 2016, South Korea has imported for more than 1.6 billion dollars of cosmetics.
At the moment, facial mask, BB and CC products and natural products are very popular in Korea, But before manufacturing or importing products in this country, it is very important to be aware of the regu;ation of cosmetics.
A Stringent Regulation
There are several laws which regulate the manufacturing and importation ofcosmetics in Korea. Manufacturers and importers have therefore to stay up to date on cosmetics regulation and its subtleties. At COSMED, regulatory affaird department answers several questions per week regarding cosmetics regulation in Korea.
One of the particularities in Korea is that it relies on 3 categories of the products that can be classified as cosmetics in Europe.
- cosmetics designate the product whose aim is to purify, embelish, add attraction and illuminate the appearance, maintain or improve the skiin or hair health by application, friction, spraying or any othe rsimilar action with the superficial effect on the humkan body.
-functional Cosmetics are classsified as cosmetics which help whotening the skin or help reducing wrinkle or protectiing from UV ray. this product are cosmetics but with a stronger and proven action on the human body ( not suoeficial effect).
-quasi drugs are products with liw pharmaceutical action or not acting directly on the human body, preparation used to prevent infectious desease, sterilisation, insecticidal or similar application. For example, deodorants, antiperspirant, toothpaste, oral care products are clssified as quasi drug.
The registration process in Korea will be different depending on the category. whereas limited documentation will have to be sent to the cosmetics, data on efficiency,safety and specification will be asked for registration of functional cosmetics.
As for the registration process in Koea will be different depending on the category. Whereas limited documentation will havquasi-drugs, every aspect of the product will be evaluated by the MFDS; the process takes 3 month minimum but can be much longer.
Evolution is on the Way
On May 2016, via an amendment of the Cosmetics, some quasi drug have been reclassified as functional cosmetics. During the end of 2016. korean MFDS adapterd the law regulationg cosmetics to be inline eithh these changes.
In february 2017, the new categories of functional cosmetics were defined more specifically in an amendment of the text " Enforcement Rules of cosmetics Act".
- cosmetics changing the color of the hair, including bleaching (but excluding temporary dying)
-depilatories (chemical action only)
- cosmetics preventing hair loss and cosmetics increasing the thickness of the hair (coating excluded)
- cosmetics [reventing acne, limited to rinsed-off products with a cleaning action
-cosmetics preventing dryness of the skin, specifically atopic or irritated skin
-cosmetics helping to thicken strecth marks
A big change is expected as the new regulation will enter into force on May 30, 2017. the registrationfor Korean manufacturers and importation from oversea for these products will be considerably easier.
Nevertheless, some explanation are still awaited from the Korean Authorities which are currently composing guidelines for formulation, test and registration under the new classification.
These changes, made party to allign to the global trend of regulation, will also help to increase innovation in a country were active skin care products are very popular and watched by the whole world.
original -> http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Regulation-Safety/Focus-on-South-Korea-by-COSMED-changes-in-cosmetic-categories |
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