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Description of content:
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The proposed
amendment extends the application range of cosmetics from "skin and hair"
to "skin, hair, teeth, and mucous membranes of the oral cavity" in
order to follow with international harmonization.
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The range of
functional cosmetics, which is currently established by "the (Cosmetics)
Act", will be changed so that it is established by "the
Presidential Decree". This is to address consumers' and the cosmetic
sector's demand and to facilitate the development of new functional cosmetic
products.
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Clarifies
periodic education/training programs for manufacturers and distributors to
secure safety and quality management of cosmetics.
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This amendment
aims to contribute to consumer protection and prevent the distribution of
hazardous cosmetics by adding the act of "introducing/giving away
hazardous cosmetics" to prohibited sales acts.
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Newly
establishes a regulation that will require information on property of
delinquent tax payers (those with penalty surcharges).
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Exempts
examinations for functional cosmetics intended for export.
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