Thailand Cosmetic Regulations Updated: Ingredient Ban New Toothpaste Labels and Microneedle Rules
In a significant move to enhance cosmetic safety and align with regional standards, Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), through its Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has announced a series of...
Read MoreThailand Updates Cosmetic Labelling Rules: New Requirements for Fluoride Products
On 4 April 2025, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) issued a draft notification proposing significant amendments to the labelling requirements for fluoride-containing cosmetics, including toothpaste and mouthwash. The proposed...
Read MoreThailand’s Updates Hazardous Substances List: Changes Impact Global Chemical Industry
Mar-18-2025
On 18 March 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry has issued a major update to its List of Hazardous Substances (No. 8), which will come into effect the day after its publication...
Read MoreThailand Updates Cosmetic Regulations: New Rules on Preservatives and Banned Ingredients
Mar-10-2025
The Ministry of Public Health and the Cosmetics Committee of Thailand have introduced significant regulatory updates affecting the cosmetics industry. The latest announcements, published in the Royal Gazette in January 2025,...
Read MoreThailand Reviews Hazardous Substances Act Following Stakeholder Consultation
Feb-13-2025
The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) has released an evaluation of Thailand’s Hazardous Substances Act, following an extensive public consultation held between August and September 2024. The review assessed enforcement of...
Read MoreThailand Tightens Regulations on Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics
Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented new regulations on titanium dioxide (TiO₂) in cosmetics, focusing on its use as a colorant, UV filter, and ingredient in various formulations. Officially...
Read MoreThailand’s DIW Reminds Category 3 Factories to Comply with Updated Chemical Safety Regulations
On January 6, 2025, the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) issued a formal reminder to Category 3 factory operators to comply with the Ministry of Industry’s updated Safety Measures for Chemical...
Read MoreThailand Seeks Feedback on the Classification of POPs as Hazardous Substances under Stockholm Convention
Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW), under the Ministry of Industry, launched a public consultation regarding a draft ministerial announcement on December 2, 2024. This proposal seeks to classify certain chemicals...
Read MoreASEAN Cosmetic Directive Amendments: Grace Period Ended on 21 November 2024
On 21 November 2024, the two-year grace period for cosmetic products to comply with the updated ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) ended. The updates were introduced during the 36th ASEAN Cosmetic Committee...
Read MoreThailand Strengthens Labelling Regulations for Volatile Substances
The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Industry in Thailand have jointly issued a new Ministerial Regulation under the Narcotics Code Act B.E. 2564, which establishes new labelling requirements...
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