Malaysia #6448 (v.3)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
24/10/2023 - present
Current active version v.3
Reporting member
Malaysia
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Non-automatic licensing on the import of cosmetics
National legal basis
Sale of Drugs Act 1952 [Act 368]

Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984
Administrative mechanism
Administered by Ministry of Health (MOH).



Details of the cosmetic notification requirement can be accessed at:
https://www.npra.gov.my/index.php/en/cosmetic-main-page.html
Responsible entities
Ministry of Health
HS version
HS 2022
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Meta data

WTO justifications

XX:(a) - (a) necessary to protect public morals;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Articles XX(a) and XX(b) of the GATT

XX:(b) - (b) necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Articles XX(a) and XX(b) of the GATT
Non-WTO commitments
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
NAL
Symbol
NAL

Tariff lines

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Cosmetics include any substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with the various ext...
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Cosmetics include any substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with the various ext...
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Cosmetics include any substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with the various ext...
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Cosmetics include any substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with the various ext...