Episode 12. South Korea Amends Functional Cosmetics Regulation: Expands Data Exemptions and Updates Hair Dye Safety Standards


Author: ChemLinked December 23, 2025 Duration: 2:25
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Episode 12. South Korea Amends Functional Cosmetics Regulation: Expands Data Exemptions and Updates Hair Dye Safety Standards

In this episode, we cover the latest regulatory update from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) concerning amendments to the Regulation on the Examination of Functional Cosmetics. The proposed changes — currently under public consultation — include expanded data exemptions for certain product types, such as solid formulations, and updates to hair dye ingredient safety standards, including revisions to ingredient lists and testing methods. We explain what these proposed...

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