South Korea consulting on proposed cosmetics safety amendment

South Korea pilots QR labelling for cosmetic products

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has launched a pilot scheme for e-labelling of cosmetic products. The MFDS announced the pilot on 21 March as part of its ‘regulatory innovation task 2024’, which aims to improve consumer safety, promote industry...
South Korea consulting on proposed cosmetics safety amendment

South Korea bans hair dye ingredient for cosmetic use

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has banned 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzene (1,2,4-THB) for cosmetic use, under the country’s Rules on Cosmetic Safety Standards. A risk assessment of the substance, which is used in hair dye, showed its potential for...
South Korea consulting on proposed cosmetics safety amendment

South Korea – Cosmetic Safety Standards Update

On 30 November 2023, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) updated the Cosmetics Safety Standards which list restricted and prohibited ingredients for use in cosmetics. To make it easier for businesses to find ingredients specified in these lists, CAS numbers...