Inquiry on Ingredient Expiration, FDA Registration, and Availability
Question
We are interested in purchasing two ingredients for cosmetic production:
- GlucoBright™ (Acetyl glucosamine)
- MSH White™ (Undecylenoyl phenylalanine)
We have questions regarding their use and documentation:
Expiration Date Clarification:
- Both ingredients state an expiration date on the bottle (10/2020 for GlucoBright™, 05/2021 for MSH White™) and mention expiring 180 days after opening.
- If we use the entire bottle of both ingredients in one production batch to make product A, will the finished product A expire according to the ingredient expiration dates (10/2020 or 05/2021)? Please explain.
- If we use only a portion of the bottle for product A, does the remaining ingredient expire based on the printed date (10/2020, 05/2021) or 180 days from the opening date? Please explain further.
MSDS for FDA (อย.) Registration: Can the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these ingredients be used as a reference for Thai FDA (อย.) registration?
Ingredient Availability: Does Skin Recipes continuously import these two ingredients? We are interested in purchasing them for our cream production.
Answer
Subject: Regarding Ingredients and Expiration Dates
Dear R&D,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding GlucoBright™ (Acetyl glucosamine) and MSH White™ (Undecylenoyl phenylalanine) for your cosmetic production.
Here are the answers to your questions:
Expiration Date Clarification:
- The expiration date printed on the bottle (e.g., 10/2020 or 05/2021) indicates the shelf life of the ingredient when stored properly in its unopened container.
- The "180 days after opening" is a recommendation for the period during which the ingredient is expected to maintain optimal quality after the seal has been broken and the product has been exposed to the environment.
- Regarding your final product (Cream A): The expiration date of your finished cosmetic product (Cream A) is determined by the stability testing of the final formulation, not directly by the expiration dates of the individual raw materials used. You must perform stability testing on your Cream A to determine its shelf life. The ingredient expiration dates ensure that you are using quality raw materials at the time of manufacturing.
- Regarding remaining ingredient in the bottle: If you do not use the entire bottle in one production run, the remaining ingredient should be used before whichever date comes first: the printed expiration date on the bottle OR 180 days after you first opened the bottle.
MSDS for FDA (อย.) Registration:
- Yes, the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a standard technical document that provides information on the properties of a substance, its potential hazards, and how to handle it safely. MSDS documents are commonly required or used as supporting documentation for regulatory submissions, including product registration with the Thai FDA (อย.).
- However, please note that the FDA may require other documents in addition to the MSDS. It is best to consult the specific requirements of the Thai FDA or the supplier (Skin Recipes) for a complete list of necessary documents for registration.
Ingredient Availability:
- As an AI, I do not have access to real-time inventory or future import schedules. To confirm the continuous availability of GlucoBright™ and MSH White™ and to inquire about purchasing, please contact Skin Recipes directly.
We hope this clarifies your questions.
Sincerely,
[Your Name/AI]
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