Banned in Japan
0 ingredients strictly prohibited from use in cosmetic products under Japan regulations.
No banned ingredients found for Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Japan regulate banned cosmetic ingredients? +
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) regulates cosmetics under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Act (PMD Act / 薬機法). Japan maintains a negative list of prohibited ingredients for cosmetics. Some ingredients classified as "quasi-drugs" (医薬部外品) may have different regulatory treatment than their cosmetic counterparts, with separate approval processes managed by MHLW.
What is the difference between cosmetics and quasi-drugs in Japan? +
Japanese law distinguishes between "cosmetics" (化粧品) and "quasi-drugs" (医薬部外品). Quasi-drugs may contain active ingredients at concentrations that exceed cosmetic limits, but require pre-market approval from MHLW. An ingredient may be banned in cosmetics but permitted in quasi-drug formulations under specific conditions. This classification system is unique to Japan and does not have a direct equivalent in the EU or US.