Cosmetic, drug or both? protection of cosmetic users in the context of Malaysia legal paradigm

• Main Author: Norhasliza, Ghapa
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: H Social Sciences (General); HD28 Management. Industrial Management; K Law (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/1751/1/FH03-FUHA-20-44520.png; http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/1751/2/FH03-FUHA-20-44540.pdf; http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/1751/
• Institution: Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

Currently, due to high demand from female consumers and intense urbanisation, the cosmetic industry in Malaysia is rising steadily. All levels of society use cosmetic products, including personal care, regardless of age, financial condition and gender. Several cosmetic founders have been motivated by ever growing sales to launch variations of cosmetic products for consumer use. Each cosmetic product, however, has its own advantages and disadvantages, often harmful and adverse effects, but Malaysian consumers are not yet aware of the matter. Therefore, shielding cosmetic consumers from any possible flaws that could put them at risk is essential. This paper will therefore analyse, on the basis of an established statistical report, current issues relating to cosmetic products in the domestic market. This study will further analyse the extent to which current Malaysian laws, in particular the Consumer Protection Act 1999, the Sales of Goods Act 1957 and the Drug and Cosmetics Control Regulations 1984, protect consumers from unsafe cosmetic products and what remedies are available If the unsafe cosmetic products consumed by cosmetic users have adverse effects.