Volume : 13, Issue : 05, May – 2026
Title:
A COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY ON COSMECEUTICAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS IN INDIA , USA AND SOUTH KOREA
Authors :
Saad Khan Wahid Khan, Nandkishor B. Deshmukh, Dr. Swati P. Deshmukh
Abstract :
The cosmetics sector is the most rapidly growing segment of the beauty business. Herbs employed for their therapeutic properties to address various systemic ailments are also utilized to enhance one’s appearance. Numerous commercially available cosmetics claim to have skin-enhancing characteristics, such as anti-aging benefits, when applied topically. Due to the plethora of these materials and the extensive variety of skin appearance impacts they encompass, this brief contribution must therefore be selective regarding the number of materials discussed and the thoroughness with which each single substance is examined. The advent of BB cream, or blemish balm/beauty balm, in 2011 marked the arrival of Korean beauty in the West. This skincare product was marketed as a multifunctional item suitable for use as a foundation, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Since that time, Korean cosmetics have gained significant popularity among consumers globally and remain firmly established in the United States, the nation’s third-largest export market. This comparative analysis examines the regulatory frameworks for cosmeceuticals in South Korea, the United States, and India, emphasizing the assurance of safety, efficacy, and stability, while highlighting discrepancies and challenges in policy modification and harmonization.
Keywords: Thematic synthesis, regulatory harmonization, global frameworks, consumer safety, policy convergence, regulatory challenges, public health policy.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Saad Khan Wahid Khan et al., A Comparative Case Study On Cosmeceutical Regulatory Frameworks In India , Usa And South Kore, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(05).
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