On 5 August 2026, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) published Notice No. 2026-56, revising the Regulation on Precautions for Use and Labelling of Allergenic Ingredients in Cosmetics. The amendment aims to improve the practicality of labelling requirements by updating precautionary statements for certain cosmetic products and introducing new warning requirements for specific UV filter ingredients. Key Amendments (1) Exception for Mandatory Precautions for Use for Hai

Background In Japan, cosmetics are primarily governed by the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices（Act No. 145 of 1960) (also known as the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act (PMDA), formerly known as the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act (PAA) or the 薬事法 (Yakujihō). In accordance with the Article 61 of PMDA, cosmetics must have the following information labelled on their immediate container or immediate packagin