| 1. |
USA |
Drug, cosmetic or Both |
US FDA scrutinizes stringently those cosmeceuticals which alter the physiological processes in the skin. Cosmeceuticals with specified claims, aesthetic and functional benefits without clinical trials are not required to undergo the expensive and complicated FDA approval process |
| 2. |
Japan |
Quasi-drugs |
The ingredients which is to be used in quasi-drugs should be preapproved before selling and marketing |
| 3. |
Korea |
Functional cosmetics |
The Korea Food and Drug Administration plays an important role in improving safety and evaluation of functional cosmetics |
| 4. |
Thailand |
Controlled cosmetics |
Controlled cosmetics necessitate controlled ingredients for being marketed with the notification from FDA |
| 5. |
Canada |
Dermo-cosmetics |
Contains category V to accommodate product requirements for regulation |
| 6. |
Australia |
Therapeutic goods |
Only approved ingredients should be used for the manufacturing of these products |
| 7. |
China |
Cosmetics for special use |
Cosmetics have to be evaluated for safety and health quality test such as microbiology, toxicology test, chronic toxicity, carcinogenic test and conducting safe-for-human-use trials. |
