Standards/Testing Methods for Cosmetics and Quasi-drugs: Basics and Key Points for Plant Ingredients
~Tips for creating appropriate standards, testing methods, and application materials for components~
【Keywords】 1. Basic utilization methods of official documents for setting standards for cosmetic ingredients 2. Common issues pointed out during the review process 3. Analytical methods for establishing standards and testing methods for so-called medicated cosmetics 【Lecture Summary】 Quasi-drugs and cosmetics, like pharmaceuticals, are used on humans, and manufacturers are responsible for the overall product. Quasi-drugs consist of various ingredients, many of which are specified in various official documents and notifications regarding standards and verification methods. However, for ingredients classified as Category 1 or Category 3, it is necessary to create new application materials. Therefore, the standards for quasi-drug ingredients and the Japanese Pharmacopoeia serve as references, but in individual cases with diverse types and forms, it is not easy to interpret the content and intent indicated in the official documents and notifications and to establish appropriate standards and testing methods for those ingredients. Thus, this lecture aims to explain the perspective on various official documents and the analytical methods underlying the standards and testing methods for quasi-drug ingredients.
