Restricted in Japan
0 ingredients with specific usage limits, mandatory warnings, or concentration thresholds in Japan.
No restricted ingredients found for Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Japan restrict cosmetic ingredients? +
Japan's Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Act (PMD Act / 薬機法) maintains positive lists for preservatives, UV filters, and tar colors, specifying permitted ingredients and maximum concentrations. Ingredients not on these positive lists cannot be used for those specific functions in cosmetics. Additionally, some ingredients have overall concentration limits. The MHLW (厚生労働省) periodically updates these lists through ministerial ordinances.
How do Japanese cosmetic restrictions compare to EU restrictions? +
Japan and the EU maintain independently developed restriction lists. While there is significant overlap (e.g., preservative concentration limits), differences exist. Japan's positive-list approach for preservatives, UV filters, and tar colors means that only specifically listed ingredients are permitted for those functions. The EU uses both positive lists (Annexes IV–VI) and a general restriction list (Annex III). Some ingredients restricted in the EU may be permitted without limits in Japan, and vice versa.