Interpretación de la normativa tailandesa sobre tratamientos cosméticos con microagujas: resumen de las diferencias en materia de cumplimiento
The Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) recently released an official infographic regarding the regulatory requirements for microneedle-based cosmetics. The primary objective is to clarify which types of microneedles are permissible as cosmetics and which are strictly prohibited. Below is a breakdown of the core policy points: I. Regulatory Boundaries for Microneedle Products 1. Dissolving Microneedle Patches — Permitted as Cosmetics 2. Non-dissolving Microneedles / Micro-spicules — Prohibited as Cosmetics II. Essential Compliance Actions for Enterprises III. Penalties for Non-compliance (Local Thai Regulations) Subject Penalty Measures Manufacturer / Importer / Distributor Up to 2 years imprisonment and/or a fine of 200,000 Baht Retailer Up to 6 months imprisonment and/or a fine of 50,000 Baht IV. Simplified Compliance Summary Product Type Compliance Status Core Requirements Consequences of Violation Dissolving Microneedle Patch ✅ Permitted Needle length $\le$ 100 $\mu$m; no medical claims; registered as a general cosmetic. Illegal claims are penalized […]
