Personal Care and the Regulatory Grey Area in Pakistan
Personal Care and the Regulatory Grey Area in Pakistan Here we have a quick look at the state of the industry in Pakistan regulating products such as the Ultra V Gel and the Knight Rider Delay Cream. While there is significant regulatory control (primarily through Drugs Regulatory Authority Pakistan) for pharmaceuticals and for homeopathic and alternative medicine – there is a significant gap where products meant for personal care can fit in. While you may initially think that personal care would merely encompass products such as makeup, shampoos or perfumes – there are certain categories of products that do not fit neatly into the definitions of pharmaceuticals or alternative medicine and thus there is very little clarity on them. Products dealing with intimate whitening, bust enhancement, feminine sanitary products and intimate care are not well regulated. The primary purpose of regulation that we hope for is to ensure that the products available in the market are b...