Materias primas cosméticas

Most Japanese botanicals listed in this catalog already appear in CosIng (EU INCI database) and have established US use history. China NMPA registration is the strictest gate; ask suppliers for IECIC listing status before quoting for the China market.

Most Japanese cosmetic ingredient suppliers quote 1–10 kg minimums for liquid extracts and 5–25 kg for powdered actives. Premium proprietary actives (NSK-SD, fucoidan-based, pearl proteins) often start at 5 kg with R&D samples available.

Japanese suppliers typically emphasize traceability to specific prefectures, longer manufacturing history (often 50–100+ years), and strict adherence to JCIA's Japan Standards of Cosmetic Ingredients (JSCI). Many also hold ISO 22716 (cosmetic GMP) and supply documentation in English.

Yes. Quasi-drug actives (薬用成分) like albutin (arbutin), tranexamic acid, and m-tranexamic acid are widely supplied by Japanese OEMs. Note that quasi-drug claims (e.g., whitening, anti-wrinkle) only apply when sold under Japan's PMD Act; for overseas markets, claim wording must comply with local cosmetics law.

Standard documentation includes: INCI declaration, certificate of analysis (heavy metals, microbiology), allergen statement (EU 26 fragrance allergens), animal-origin/BSE/TSE statement, GMO statement, and (for proprietary actives) trademark licensing terms. ISO 22716 GMP certificate is increasingly expected for EU shipments.