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Cosmetics regulation in Japan, with official MHLW and PMDA sources on ingredient standards, cosmetics and quasi-drug notices, and safety alerts.

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MHLW Standards for Cosmetics
Ingredient standards · Provisional English translation · PDF
The ministry's reference translation of cosmetic ingredient standards, including preservatives and UV absorbers. Consult Japanese legal texts and later notices for amendments.
PMDA cosmetics & quasi-drug notices
Technical guidance and notices · Japanese
Related notices on cosmetics and quasi-drugs, including safety evaluation and alternatives to animal testing. Each notice has its own date and scope.
MHLW FD application resources
Application and notification tools · Japanese
Ministry resources for preparing application and notification files, including cosmetics, with software, notices, and submission guidance.
PMDA cosmetics & quasi-drug safety alerts
Safety communications · Japanese
Official safety alerts and precautionary information for cosmetics and quasi-drugs, with links to the original notices.

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