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Malaysia Exporters of Cosmetics & Toiletries
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For halal certified cosmetic and toiletry
products, being the member country
in the Organisation of The Islamic
Conference (OIC) which compiles to
the highly-regarded Pharmaceutical
Inspection Convention and
Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-
operation Scheme (PIC/S), Malaysia
enforces one of the world’s most
comprehensive halal certification
standards. It involve not only the
entire manufacturing processes but
extend beyond to include handling,
storage, packaging and transportation
of cosmetics and toiletries which
undergo stringent evaluation audit.
The future for the Malaysian cosmetics
and toiletries industry looks promising.
Brimming with innovative local players
who are intensifying efforts to produce
world-class products at competitive
prices, Malaysia is clearly shaping
up to be an important player in the
international arena.
Improved access to education and
effective consumer awareness has
made consumers more selective in
their spending habits. Reflecting this
behavioural change, the alternative
health and wellbeing sectors recorded
encouraging expansion in demand
for organic, aromatherapy products
and spa-related products in recent
years. Malaysia has an advantage in
this niche: naturally abundant in fauna
and flora, it is among the world’s
12 mega biodiversity centres. Local
cosmetic and toiletry manufacturers
have increasingly turn plants and
herbs as the main natural ingredients
for their products replacing chemical
or synthetic based raw materials.
The future for the Malaysian cosmetics and toiletries
industry looks promising. Brimming with innovative
local players who are intensifying efforts to produce
world-class products at competitive prices, Malaysia
is clearly shaping up to be an important player in the
international arena.