Import

APAC tourists choose Japanese beauty

24-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Loyal customers throughout Asia-Pacific are strengthening Japan’s export market through repeat purchases made after returning from their travels.

India protecting domestic cosmetics market with anti-dumping duty on Chinese chemical

31-Mar-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The Indian government is debating whether to extend its anti-dumping tax on an imported chemical from China, coumarin, to protect the domestic market.

Japan to 'streamline' regulation on cosmetics imports

06-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Japan's Cosmetic Importers Association has announced its intention to abolish the current import notification system for cosmetics to speed up the process for international players.

DTAB recommends ban on importing animal-tested cosmetics

03-Dec-2013 By Chris BARKER

The Indian Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has recommended an import ban on cosmetics which have been tested on animals, according to animal rights organization Humane Society International.

Indian regulations aim to address import safety

01-Aug-2013 By Chris BARKER

New Indian import rules place heavy emphasis on item’s place of manufacture and quality standards in an attempt to make imported cosmetics safer.

India postpones mandatory registration of cosmetic imports

11-Oct-2012 By Simon Pitman

The India ministry of health and Welfare has once again postponed the implementation of mandatory registration of imported cosmetics into the country.

CIQ sets down rules for importing cosmetic samples in China

29-May-2012 By Michelle Yeomans

After announcing cosmetic companies were no longer required to obtain a CIQ label on imported cosmetics for China in March, the Shanghai Exit-Entry Inspection and Quarantine Bureau has now set down specific guidelines to be implemented from the 1st July....