Korean Beauty Trends & Industry News: 25-03-05
Summaries for Each Article
1. Expansion of Korea’s E-Label Pilot Program for Cosmetics : South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is expanding its e-labeling initiative for cosmetics. This program enhances consumer convenience and eco-friendliness by allowing brands to provide product details via digital labels instead of small-print packaging. The expansion includes 76 products from 13 companies, and features text-to-speech (TTS) functionality for accessibility.
2. Recruitment for the 2025 Osong Cosmetics & Beauty Industry Expo : The Osong Cosmetics & Beauty Industry Expo is now accepting participant applications for its October 2025 event in Cheongju, South Korea. The expo, which will host 250 companies and 300 booths, is a premier B2B beauty networking event, focusing on global expansion and business matchmaking. Companies can receive booth discounts for early registration.
3. Rise of Color Cosmetics Use Among Elementary School Students : An MFDS survey reveals that 11% of elementary school students and 26% of middle and high school students in Korea use color cosmetics. Many children start makeup as early as 5th and 6th grade, influenced by social media and budget beauty products. Experts warn of skin health risks and advise proper cleansing habits while discouraging unsafe overseas purchases.
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