Harmonization of Domestic Cosmetics Quality Control with International Standards

“The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has revised the “”Good Cosmetic Manufacturing and Quality Management Standards”” to align domestic regulations with ISO 22716, aiming to facilitate cosmetics exports and reduce industry regulatory burdens.

Key Updates:

• Terms like ‘sample’ and ‘waste’ redefined to match ISO standards.
• Renaming of ‘Quality Assurance Department’ to ‘Quality Department.’
• Removed the requirement for an education manager and air conditioning facilities.
• Added supplier evaluation details and improved handling of defective products.
• Revised storage period for product samples and updated rework procedures to be more flexible.

These changes align domestic regulations with global standards, easing compliance and promoting international trade.”

Source:https://www.mfds.go.kr/brd/m_99/down.do?brd_id=ntc0021&seq=48488&data_tp=A&file_seq=2##~https://www.mfds.go.kr/brd/m_99/view.do?seq=48488&srchFr=&srchTo=&srchWord=&srchTp=&itm_seq_1=0&itm_seq_2=0&multi_itm_seq=0&company_cd=&company_nm=&page=1

Region: South Korea