Cosmetics

Japan is the second largest market for cosmetics in the world, worth about 1.5 trillion yen in 2007, which was the second highest level in its history. The total amount of imported cosmetics reached 178.5 billion yen, which was an increase of 7.9% from the previous year. European firms have a large market share of the imports, but continue to face substantial market access barriers, such as an overly restrictive regulatory environment, an overly complex product approval system and complicated manufacturing requirements. The committee aims for alignment of Japanese regulations with the rules of the EU which would substantially improve market access and unlock significant potential in the market.

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Chairman:
Mr. Bruce J. Ellsworth
Director, Government Affairs Japan, Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
3-5-2 Nishi-Kanda
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0065
Tel: +81-3-4411-5885 | Fax: +81-3-4411-5085

Members:
Bluebell Japan Ltd.
Chanel K.K.
Clarins K.K.
Elle International Co., Ltd.
Estee Lauder Group of Companies K.K.
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
LVMH Cosmetics K.K.
Nihon L'Oreal K.K.
Unilever K.K.

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