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Korean Beauty Trends & Industry News: 23-11-06


Korea Pursues Halal Certification Exemption for Cosmetics in Indonesia

The Korean Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) is actively seeking to facilitate the export of domestic cosmetics to Indonesia by pursuing mutual recognition of halal certification. The move would allow Korean cosmetics certified halal in Korea to be exported to Indonesia without the need for additional certification. KFDA officials have visited Indonesia to discuss cooperation with the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority, proposing that products certified by the Korea Halal Authority (KHA) be exempted from local certification. Furthermore, they are working to ensure that electronic sales certificates from Korea are recognized during the cosmetic registration process in Indonesia.

These discussions took place at the '2023 Korea-Indonesia Medical Roadshow,' held in Jakarta from the end of last month to the beginning of this month. The KFDA took this opportunity to actively promote the safety and quality of Korean cosmetics to Indonesian officials, local buyers, and businesses. The KFDA is optimistic that these efforts will positively impact the entry of Korean cosmetics into the Indonesian market and plans to continue expanding cooperation between regulatory bodies to support overseas expansion.

Both countries have committed to ongoing dialogue on cosmetics-related matters, designating points of contact to ensure continuous exchange. This is expected to provide new export opportunities for the Korean cosmetics industry and strengthen the presence of Korean cosmetics in the Indonesian market.


K-Beauty Shines in Dubai, Promoting $137 Million in Exports

The Gyeonggi Provincial Economic and Scientific Promotion Agency (GPESPA) led the '2023 Dubai Cosmetics and Beauty Exhibition (Beautyworld Middle East 2023 BWME),' where companies from Gyeonggi Province ventured into foreign markets. As the largest beauty exhibition in the Middle East, the event showcased various cosmetic and beauty products and served as a platform for sharing global beauty trends.

During the event, over 1,700 companies from 57 countries and thousands of buyers participated. The GPESPA reported significant achievements, including 597 consultations amounting to $13.72 million and contract pursuits worth $9.293 million. A total of 37 companies, including 24 from Gyeonggi Province, participated, actively supporting the expansion of local companies into foreign markets.

The GPESPA supported participating companies in various ways, including covering booth rental fees, transportation costs for exhibits, and local translation services. Notably, a unified open booth was set up to attract the attention of foreign buyers. In response to external changes like the decrease in exports to China, the agency reemphasized the investment value of the Middle Eastern beauty market and the need to explore new markets.

The head of GPESPA, Kang Sung-chun, highlighted the potential of the Middle Eastern beauty market and regarded the exhibition as an opportunity to promote the excellence of K-Beauty. The agency plans to continue supporting this exhibition in the future, reinforcing Gyeonggi Province’s role as a global K-Beauty hub.


3D Bioprinting Revolutionizes Mass Production of Artificial Skin

Researchers from Korea and China have jointly developed an innovative technology using 3D bioprinting to mass-produce artificial skin. This project, a collaboration between Pusan National University, Pohang University of Science and Technology, and Beijing University of Technology, aims to improve the reliability and reduce the cost of cosmetic and new drug testing while offering an ethical alternative to animal testing.

The key to this technology is the use of a gelatin containing keratinocytes as a bio-ink to replicate the stratum corneum of artificial skin. This process creates a keratinized epidermal layer, maintaining a gel state at controlled temperatures before melting the gelatin to leave only the keratinocytes, resulting in a uniform quality skin model. By printing artificial skin with such methods, it's possible to produce models with a reproducibility close to that of actual human skin.

The research has been featured in the international journal 'Advanced Healthcare Materials' and is considered a significant technological advance in replacing animal testing in the cosmetics industry. Professor Byoung Soo Kim’s team emphasizes that this technology can overcome difficulties in cosmetic and new drug development and could serve as a new testing platform. They also express hope for the positive impact this technology will have on scientific research and animal rights protection.
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