US ⁢Sunscreen Regulations and FDA GMP Inspection ⁤Training for Korean Cosmetics Industry

The‍ Ministry of ‍Food‌ and Drug Safety is set to host an ‘Online⁤ Training (Webinar) on US Sunscreen Regulations and ​FDA Good Manufacturing Practice‌ (GMP) Inspection Cases’ on September 24, to support the domestic ​cosmetics industry’s export of sunscreen to the ⁢US.

The ⁢training aims ‍to address the ⁣industry’s requests for guidance on ‌US regulations and‍ FDA GMP ⁢inspections, as​ sunscreens are classified​ as general​ drugs in the US, unlike in Korea where they are considered cosmetics​ (functional). The‌ training will cover‍ guidance on US sunscreen regulations ‍and case studies of FDA⁤ GMP​ inspections.

Junsu Biopharmaceutical Director‌ emphasized‍ the importance of this training,‍ stating that ‌it will contribute ⁣to promoting the entry⁣ of ⁢excellent ​domestic sunscreens with global quality competitiveness⁢ into ‍the⁢ US market. He highlighted that the ‘FDA GMP Inspection Case Study Training’ ‌will be particularly valuable for​ companies preparing to export sunscreens to the⁢ US, as it will be taught by field experts who have undergone FDA ⁢GMP inspections on‌ sunscreens as a domestic cosmetics manufacturer.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has been actively supporting the overseas market entry of excellent K-cosmetics by ⁣conducting online education (webinars)‌ on regulatory information ‍such as ⁢overseas cosmetics licensing procedures, labeling, and safety management obligations. This year, the Global Regulatory⁤ Harmonization Support Center has conducted 15⁢ training sessions, with plans to ⁤conduct a total ⁣of⁢ 17 by the end of ‌the ‍year.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety plans to continue ‍providing overseas cosmetics-related⁤ regulatory ‌information quickly ‌and ​conveniently, enabling domestic‌ cosmetics ‌companies with excellent ‌K-beauty products to⁤ grasp global regulatory information and secure export competitiveness.