Functional Cosmetics 'Atopy' Expression Changed to 'Itching'
[Asia Economy Reporter Hyun-ui Cho] The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 5th that it has amended the 'Enforcement Rules of the Cosmetics Act' to exclude the term 'atopy' from the scope of functional cosmetics.
This amendment was made following concerns that functional cosmetics, such as 'cosmetics that help alleviate dryness caused by atopic skin,' might be mistaken for pharmaceuticals. The revision was carried out after gathering opinions from related academic societies, including the Korean Dermatological Association, and industry experts.
The amendment removes the disease name 'atopy' from the scope of functional cosmetics and revises the expression to 'cosmetics that help improve itching by restoring the function of the skin barrier,' aiming to eliminate consumer confusion with pharmaceuticals and clearly convey the product's characteristics.
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Currently, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety recognizes a total of 10 types of functional cosmetics, including the newly revised product for itch improvement, whitening, wrinkle improvement, and UV protection. These products can be distributed and sold after prior review or notification to the Ministry.
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