PV Bulletin

List of Cosmetic Manufacturers in QUEST System in Malaysia

The NPRA has published the updated list of cosmetic manufacturers compliant with GMP requirements under the QUEST system.

Primary source: Cancellation of Notified Cosmetic Products

PV Impact Brief

Urgency: HighConfidence: high

What changed

The updated list identifies cosmetic manufacturers verified to meet GMP standards as of August 10, 2026.

Why it matters

This list impacts compliance and regulatory oversight for cosmetic products in Malaysia, guiding stakeholders towards approved manufacturers and enhancing consumer safety.

Action needed

Review and verify that any cosmetic products sourced or distributed comply with the manufacturers listed in the updated QUEST system.

Relevant for
Regulatory Intelligence Lead
Processes impacted
Country Compliance
Owner

Regulatory Intelligence Lead

Review cadence

Review in the next regulatory intelligence cycle.

Evidence and confidence

Confidence: highSource updated: Aug 25, 2026

Full briefing

Practical implication

Review and verify that any cosmetic products sourced or distributed comply with the manufacturers listed in the updated QUEST system.

The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) in Malaysia released an updated list of cosmetic manufacturers that comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements according to ASEAN guidelines. This list is crucial for ensuring that only compliant entities are allowed to operate within the cosmetic sector in Malaysia.

What changed: The updated list identifies cosmetic manufacturers verified to meet GMP standards as of August 10, 2026.

Why it matters: This list impacts compliance and regulatory oversight for cosmetic products in Malaysia, guiding stakeholders towards approved manufacturers and enhancing consumer safety.

Practical implication: Review and verify that any cosmetic products sourced or distributed comply with the manufacturers listed in the updated QUEST system.

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  • Source: NPRA (Malaysia) - Announcements
  • Published at source: 2026-08-25T15:54:02.000Z
  • Discovered by monitor: 2026-08-25T15:54:25.527Z

Published from the regulator source ingestion pipeline after PV impact triage.

#Safety Signals#Guidance#Malaysia#Source-ingestion#Regulator-monitor#Npra.gov.my

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