Cosmetics Regulatory Information

Question 1

What is a cosmetic?

Answer 1

Include many products applied on our bodies
Defined as any substance or preparation that is intended to be placed in contact with the external parts of the human body

Question 2

Name the 10 labelling requirements of cosmetic products

Answer 2

1. Name
2. Function
3. Instructions for use
4. List of ingredients
5. Country of manufacture
6. Content by weight or volume
7. Manufacturer’s batch number
8. Name & address in SG of company responsible for bringing pdt into mkt
9. Manufacturing date/expiry date
10. Special precautions, if any

Question 3

How is the ingredient list labelled?

Answer 3

Listed in descending order, starting with the one in the greatest amt in the product

Question 4

What are some common terms that may be misleading?

Answer 4

“Natural”
- just implies ingredients are from plants or animal products
“Hypoallergenic”
- implies that products are less likely to cause allergic reactions
“Alcohol-free”
- pdts do not contain ethanol but may contain other alcohols such as fatty alcohols (cetyl alcohol)
“Fragrance-free”
- pdts have no persceptible odour but may contain fragrance ingredients to mask offensive odour originating from raw materials used
“ Non-comedogenic”
- pdts do not contain pore clogging ingredients that could lead to acne
“Cruelty-free”
- pdt not tested on animals
“Shelf-life”
- amt of time which cosmetic is good under normal conditions of use and storage

Question 5

What are some prohibited ingredients in cosmetics?

Answer 5

Benzene, mercury, chloroform,CFCs,Tretinoin,antibiotics

Question 6

What are some restricted ingredients?

Answer 6

Hydroquinone
Musk ketone
calcium hydroxide
p-Phenylenediamine (used in hair dyes)

Question 7

5 main factors of evaluating cosmetic claims?

Answer 7

1. Composition
2. Target site of application
3. Intended main function
4. Product presentation
5. Physiological effects