For the global development of the cosmetics industry
and for a future where consumers
can use cosmetics correctly and with confidence

Information

2023/12/22
Our research presentation “Application of defined approaches for skin sensitization and dermal sensitization thresholds in skin sensitization risk assessment of mixture ingredients: Case studies with botanical extracts.” has been awarded as Excellent Presentation Award at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments. We will continue to work toward the development, practical application, and dissemination of alternative methods to animal testing.
2023/08/28
We are pleased to announce the renewal of our English official website on August 28, 2023. We have renewed the entire design to facilitate understanding of JCIA’s activity. We will continue to enrich the contents of our website to create an even better website in the future.
2023/06/22
JCIA Sustainability Guidelines, 2nd Edition has been published on April 3, 2023.
2023/03/31
Guidance for the Safety Assessment of Cosmetics, 2022(written in Japanese only) has been published as JCIA’s Technical Document No.144.
2022/09/01
JCIA Standards and Related Notifications for Sun Protection Factor (SPF) UVA protection Grade (PA) and Water Resistance for UV Protection (September 2022)[pdf]
2022/05/27
JCIA Materiality evaluation result (May 2022)[pdf]
2022/03/03
The beauty and personal care industry strongly supports a legally binding treaty to address plastics pollution[pdf]
2018/09/01
Information:JCIA recommends accessible design for elderly and disabled people[pdf]
2015/04/01
Information: Managing Waste Aerosol Cans of Cosmetics[pdf]
2015/01/20
Information: benzoyl peroxide[pdf]
2011/12/16
To those who have had allergic reaction due to the use of “Drops of Green Tea Soap (products with initial formulation)”
2011/08/03
The new efficacy claim related with fine lines

About us

The Japan Cosmetic Industry Association strives
daily to provide safe cosmetics for our customers.

Cosmetic

Cosmetics in Japan

Regulations regarding cosmetics and the cultural history of cosmetics in Japan will be presented.

Cosmetics in Japan

Statistics

The following pages show figures related with Cosmetic Shipment, Medicated cosmetic Shipment, Cosmetic Export and Import as well as Consumption of Cosmetics taken from data published by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and Ministry of Finance and soon.

Statistics