A material is unusable until it clears regulatory review
Procurement approval is only half the work. The grade also has to be permitted in the market where the finished product will be sold, at the concentration used, with the right documentation. This section states the framework — product-specific status is confirmed per grade.
China
Listing status in the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China and alignment with the Technical Safety Standard for Cosmetics.
Read more →Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 · REACHEuropean Union
Zinc oxide is regulated as a UV filter under Annex VI. Concentration limits and labelling requirements apply per entry.
Read more →FDA OTC Sunscreen MonographUnited States
Zinc oxide is recognised as an OTC sunscreen active ingredient. Formulation and labelling follow the applicable monograph conditions.
Read more →ASEAN Cosmetic DirectiveASEAN
Harmonised with the EU framework for UV filters. Documentation requirements follow member-state implementation.
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