,"On September 18, 2025, the WTO circulated a notification from the Republic of Korea regarding proposed amendments to the ""Designation of Self-Quality Inspection Checklist and Details of Hygiene Products."" The amendment, proposed by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, aims to enhance the safety evaluation of hygiene products. The key proposed change includes the addition of phthalate plasticizers (DINP, DIDP, DnOP, and DIBP) as inspection items for disposable cotton swabs and diapers for young children. Reason for the amendment: Due to the amendment of the Hygiene Products Control Act (Law No. 19474, amended and promulgated on June 13, 2023, effective June 14, 2025), the self-quality inspection items for oral care products and tattoo inks, which are newly regulated as hygiene products, are being established. Additionally, the amendment reflects changes to the ""Standards and Specifications for Hygiene Products"" in the public notice. Key Details: A. Addition of inspection items for phthalate plasticizers in: -Disposable cotton swabs -Disposable diapers B. Establishment of inspection items for oral care products and tattoo inks Some of Self-Quality Inspection Items by Sanitary Product Type : Cleaning Agents Rinsing Aids Disposable Cups Disposable Spoons Disposable Chopsticks Disposable Forks Disposable Knives Disposable Straws Disposable Paper Napkins Wet Tissues for Food Service Use Final date for comment is November 17, 2025."
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