CAN approved the technical regulation applicable to the manufacture of cosmetic products

Pharma Consulting — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:36:05 +0000

The General Secretariat of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN), through resolution No. 2206, approved the Andean technical regulation of Good Manufacturing Practices applicable to cosmetic products, which must be complied with by companies or establishments that manufacture, package, condition, or manufacture cosmetic products commercialized in the territories of the CAN member countries (Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia).

Imported cosmetic products that are marketed in the Andean subregion must comply with cGMP according to the new regulations and international standards.

Good Manufacturing Practices

GMPs are a set of standards, processes, human resources, infrastructure, and technical procedures, the application of which must guarantee the quality and controlled production of each batch of cosmetic products, minimizing contamination factors within the production chain in order to obtain a safe product to be used by the population.

What products are considered cosmetic?

• Cosmetics for the skin: makeup, makeup remover.

• Cosmetics for lips: lipsticks, balms.

• Cosmetics for grooming and personal hygiene: soaps, scrubs.

• Nail cosmetics: nail polish, acrylic nail systems, polish removers.

• Perfumery cosmetics: lotions, perfumes.

• Hair cosmetics: shampoo, conditioners, hair dyes.

• Products for oral and dental hygiene: toothpaste, mouthwashes, rinses.

• Products for and after shaving: lotions, shaving cream.

• Products for tanning, sun protection, and self-tanners.

• Depilatories: liquid wax, roll-on wax.

• Products for skin whitening.

• Deodorants and antiperspirants.

Learn more about GMP for cosmetic products and contact us at 997556699 or by mail info@pharmaconsulting.pe

Source: Comunidad Andina de Naciones

The cosmetics and personal hygiene products market would mobilize up to 9.8 billion soles during 2021

Pharma Consulting — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 23:10:52 +0000

Estimates of the Peruvian Cosmetic and Hygiene Guild (COPECOH) indicate that the market for personal hygiene and cosmetic products would mobilize up to 9.8 billion soles during this year.

The products with the greatest demand, mainly by women, are fragrances, hair products, skincare products, and makeup.

In terms of consumer channels for these products, the preferred ones are retail sales, direct sales, and virtual stores.

What products are considered cosmetics?