{"id":3877,"date":"2024-02-08T09:22:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T09:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vistaar.ai\/?p=3877"},"modified":"2025-11-28T04:14:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T04:14:28","slug":"consumer-health-usa-asia-row-regulatory-news-jan-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage-websites.ddismart.com\/vistaar\/blogs\/consumer-health-usa-asia-row-regulatory-news-jan-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Consumer Health USA\/Asia\/ROW Regulatory News – Jan 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/span>

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EUROPE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FDA Introduces New Tools for Cosmetic Facility Registration and Product Listing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rolled out additional submission tools designed to give stakeholders greater flexibility when completing cosmetic facility registrations and product listings. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– SPL Xforms: An SPL authoring tool that helps create SPL files containing information required for cosmetic facility registration and product listing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Form FDA 5066 and Form FDA 5067: Paper submission options available for online editing. Form 5066 is used for facility registration, while Form 5067 is designated for product listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>

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ASIA<\/h2>\n

CHINA<\/h3>.\n\n\n\n

Requirements for Exporting Cosmetics with Triethanolamine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

China\u2019s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), and the General Administration of Customs (GACC) jointly announced the removal of the import license requirement for products containing low concentrations of Triethanolamine (CAS No. 102\u201171\u20116), including cosmetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition and Notification Requirements for Essential Oil Cosmetics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation (AMR) issued a series of FAQs to help standardize the classification and notification process for essential oil products. These clarifications aim to reduce common misunderstandings and prevent notification errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>

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JAPAN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Proposed Amendments to Dairy Product Regulations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan\u2019s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) proposed revisions to the Ministerial Ordinance concerning compositional standards for milk and milk products. The public may provide comments on the draft until February 17, 2024. The updated standards are expected to take effect in mid\u2011March 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>

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MALAYSIA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Updated Drug Registration Guidance Document for 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malaysia\u2019s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) released the third edition, seventh revision of the Drug Registration Guidance Document (DRGD) on January 19, 2024. Most revisions become effective January 31, 2024, except four directives issued on January 18, 2024, which took effect immediately upon inclusion in the DRGD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>

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PHILIPPINES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Draft Guidelines on Health Product Recalls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a draft of the Guidelines on the Recall of Health Products, including cosmetics. The proposed framework aims to modernize and strengthen recall procedures to safeguard public health. Comments may be submitted to pfpid@fda.gov.ph until January 24, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>

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TAIWAN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Revisions to the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taiwan\u2019s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) announced amendments to the food advertisement provisions under the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation. The revisions increase penalties for violations and integrate advertising infractions into a weighted penalty system, with clearer criteria for evaluating the degree of harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>

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AUSTRALIA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

New Standard Import Permit Requirements for Fish Oil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australia\u2019s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) introduced updated import conditions for fish oil products. Key requirements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n