 SGS Reviews Changes to ASEAN Cosmetic DirectiveA look at recent updates to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annexes, including new prohibitions and restrictions.
By: SGS The changes, released in November 2020 following adoption at the 32nd ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) Meeting, prohibit four substances, amend the restrictions on three substances, restrict one new substance, and delete the one entry. The four prohibited substances are:
The three substances with updated requirements are:
There is also a new restriction for another form of Tagetes patula flower extract and oil (Ref. No. 327), and the prohibition on Formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde in aerosol sprays has been deleted. All updates will be implemented on March 8, 2022, except the prohibition on dibutylin hydrogen borate, which will be implemented from September 8, 2021. To learn more about the terms of the updates, stakeholders are advised to read SGS SafeGuard 185/20. SGS Cosmetics & Personal Care Testing Services SGS provides testing, inspection, auditing and consulting services to manufacturers, distributors, and importers to ensure a high level of product quality in every area. A global network of state-of-the- SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annexes Updated (https://www.sgs.com/ Subscribe here (http://www.sgs.com/ For further information contact: Queenie Ho-yan TSE Assistant Technical Service Manager Tel: +852 2765 3672 Email: crs.media@sgs.com Website: www.sgs.com/ LinkedIn: sgs-consumer- About SGS SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. End
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