On June 10, 2026, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced the publication of the “Guideline for Preparing Cosmetic Safety Assessment Data” to support the implementation of a cosmetic safety assessment system. The guideline has been introduced to assist cosmetic businesses systematically prepare cosmetic safety assessment reports and product safety documentation.
Purpose of the Guideline
The guideline provides detailed instructions on collecting, documenting, and evaluating safety-related information, including product composition, physicochemical characteristics, and exposure assessments. The cosmetic safety assessment system is intended to demonstrate that cosmetic products are safe for human use under normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions. The system is scheduled to be implemented gradually from 2028.
