2. Product Notification
Singapore has implemented the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) from 1 January 2008. Under the ACD, any person who introduces a cosmetic product into the local market must notify the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) before the supply and/or sale of the cosmetic product. The person also has to ensure that the cosmetic product is safe for human use when applied under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, and does not contain any banned or restricted substances stipulated for cosmetic products as listed in the legislation.