Japan Ingredient Glossary

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Cosmetic (一般化粧品) ingredients

General cosmetic ingredients permitted under Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act for cosmetic use.

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FAQ: Cosmetic (一般化粧品) ingredients

Q. Why browse Japanese ingredients by regulatory classification?

Browse Japanese ingredients by their regulatory tag in Japan — quasi-drug active, FFC-eligible, Tokuho, Kampo, food additive, etc. This page lists 76 ingredients tagged with the Cosmetic (一般化粧品) regulatory classification, helping formulators and brand planners shortlist candidates by use case rather than by category alone. Examples include 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alginic Acid, Amazake Extract, and Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract.

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  • OEM JAPAN — glossary navigation taxonomy
Q. What does 'Cosmetic (一般化粧品)' mean in this glossary?

General cosmetic ingredients permitted under Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act for cosmetic use.

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  • OEM JAPAN — glossary navigation taxonomy
Q. How is the 'Cosmetic (一般化粧品)' tag determined?

Regulatory tags reflect each ingredient's status under Japan's PMD Act (薬機法) and Food Sanitation Act, plus relevant systems like Foods with Function Claims (FFC) and Tokuho. Tags are an editorial classification — buyers should always verify the latest regulatory status against MHLW and CAA primary sources before product launch.

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