Question & AnswerQ&A (BFAD ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 29-A)
The main purpose is to ensure a safe and good quality supply of cosmetics and to regulate their production, sale, and traffic to protect public health.
BFAD has the authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing the listing and sale of cosmetic specialties to ensure their quality and safety.
Yes, but only if it has been officially listed with BFAD following the prescribed listing procedure.
A cosmetic is defined as an article within the meaning of Section 10(h) of RA 3720 as amended by Article 4(u) of RA 7394.
Only applicants holding a current permit issued by BFAD to engage in the manufacture, importation, sale, or distribution of cosmetic specialties.
They include: application letter, complete formulation, technical specifications, one unattached label or specimen label, one commercial presentation, brand name clearance, and certificate of agreement between manufacturer and distributor.
Besides the local requirements, an approved Certificate of Registration or Free Sale Certificate from the country of origin and a certificate of agreement with the foreign firm are required.
BFAD evaluates completeness of documentary requirements, absence of non-permissible substances, and compliance with specific standards and labeling requirements under M.C. 19-A, s. 1992.
They must apply for pre-clearance from BFAD with a letter indicating the changes, the new formulation or packaging design, and submit a commercial presentation of the sample bearing the changes.
Such finding is ground for recalling the product from the market and cancellation of the Certificate of Product Listing.
Renewal requires an application letter, a xerox copy of the current CPL, one unattached label specimen, and one commercial presentation sample.
If any provision of the order is declared invalid, the rest of the order shall continue to be enforced and remain in effect.
Fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Examples include after shave lotions, baby lotions, oils, powders, baby shampoos, bath oils, beard softeners, blushers, colognes, face powders, lipsticks, nail polish, shampoos, shaving creams, and perfumes.