“Sincerity is a behavior and is also a kind of universal principle as well. An honest man, his behavior must fit the compliment of moral integrity. According to this, an honest man who must be a responsible person as well can take charge of whatever he did from the starting to the completed. No matter the job load is heavy or not. On the contrary, a dishonest man can finish a job done with nothing.” – Excerpt from Moderation.
History of Taiwan Cosmetic Industry
From early 1900s
Taiwanese used Threading as the early cosmetic product. It was a very popular beauty care technique you can see in the street in 1920s and 1930s. According to the record, 20,000 dozens of face powder products were exported to Japan each year since 1927. In 1940, the first cosmetic factory was built in Taiwan, which produced hair treatments as the main products. By the end of World War II, more and more factories were built and the cosmetic industry started to boom in Taiwan. Large quantity and diversity skin care products were launched in the domestic market from this time. In 1949, the status quo was broken; Taiwan government implemented economic control measures and prohibited import of cosmetic products from other countries. Meanwhile, the government levied high tax on domestic cosmetic products; as a result, Taiwan products began to export to other countries on a large scale.
According to the statistics of Customs Administration, MOF., since 1955, Taiwan cosmetic products not just export to Hong Kong and Philippine, but also expended areas export to Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and other countries.
Stopped by the barrier of high tariff and restricted trade, many global brand cosmetic corporations had to change their strategies to cooperate with Taiwan domestic manufacturers instead of selling products to Taiwan directly. In 1957, the Taiwan government allowed global brands, which can authorize manufacturing and provide raw materials to produce their products only by Taiwan manufacturers. Owing to the new regulation, Shiseido set up her company in Taiwan and manufactured their products locally. Afterwards, they sold Taiwan made products to Southeast Asia countries. These global brand companies, which co-op with Taiwan companies were not just increased their revenues from Taiwan market, but also enhanced their Taiwan partners’ capabilities in manufacturing. This was a win-win corporation to both sides.
Awakening Market
In 1961, the Taiwan government opened the gate allowing overseas made cosmetic products to import into Taiwan market directly.
In 1971, the Taiwan government developed the draft of “Statute for Control of Cosmetic Hygiene”, and asked all cosmetic manufacturers must have the factory registration certificate to manufacture.
In December 1972, the Taiwan government promulgated the “Statute for Control of Cosmetic Hygiene” which categorized cosmetic products into total 15 categories.
In May 2018, the Taiwan government promulgated the Cosmetic Health and Safety Act, which classifies cosmetics into a total of 14 categories. From July 2024, the government will implement the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for cosmetics in phases, with manufacturing standards complying with the international ISO 22716, and products listed on the market being required to have a Cosmetic Product Information File (PIF).
Based on accumulating more than 60 years cosmetic manufacturing experience, Taiwan cosmetic manufacturers have developed bunches of variety and advanced manufacturing know-how and technology, especially in specific and characteristic cosmetic, safe and functional cosmetic, Eco green and organic cosmetic, medical beauty cosmetic, etc. Most manufacturers have met the requirements of Halal, and have synchronized with the world trend to get ISO22716 certification.
All advanced manufacturing techniques come from well academic R&D environment. In 1993, the first cosmetic research organization, Taiwan Cosmetic Research Academic Division was established in under the department of cosmetic application and management in Chia-Nan University of Pharmacy & Science, until now, there are total of 34 universities in Taiwan have cosmetic related academic departments to cultivate professional talents.
From Taiwan to Worldwide
By the statistics of Ministry of Finance, ROC, between January to July 2017, cosmetic products were exported to more than 50 countries (including cosmetic pencil liner) as follow : Turkey、China、Brazil、Bahrain、Panama、Japan、Belgium、Israel、Canada、Guatemala、Belarus、Hungary、Indonesia、India、Dominican Republic、Spain、Greece、Brunei Darussalam、Saudi Arabia、Bangladesh、Palau、France、Poland、Finland、United Arab Emirates、Russia、Korea、Cambodia、United States、United Kingdom、Hong Kong、Colombia、Thailand、Uruguay、Peru、New Zealand、Malaysia、Czech Republic 、Netherlands、St. Lucia、Philippines、Viet Nam、Austria、Ireland 、Singapore、Switzerland、Italy、Portugal、Germany、Burma、Lebanon、Australia、Macao、Lesotho、Republic of Cyprus.
“Sincerity is a behavior and is also a kind of universal principle as well. An honest man, his behavior must fit the compliment of moral integrity. According to this, an honest man who must be a responsible person as well can take charge of whatever he did from the starting to the completed. No matter the job load is heavy or not. On the contrary, a dishonest man can finish a job done with nothing.” – Excerpt from Moderation.
History of Taiwan Cosmetic Industry
From early 1900s
Taiwanese used Threading as the early cosmetic product. It was a very popular beauty care technique you can see in the street in 1920s and 1930s. According to the record, 20,000 dozens of face powder products were exported to Japan each year since 1927. In 1940, the first cosmetic factory was built in Taiwan, which produced hair treatments as the main products. By the end of World War II, more and more factories were built and the cosmetic industry started to boom in Taiwan. Large quantity and diversity skin care products were launched in the domestic market from this time. In 1949, the status quo was broken; Taiwan government implemented economic control measures and prohibited import of cosmetic products from other countries. Meanwhile, the government levied high tax on domestic cosmetic products; as a result, Taiwan products began to export to other countries on a large scale.
According to the statistics of Customs Administration, MOF., since 1955, Taiwan cosmetic products not just export to Hong Kong and Philippine, but also expended areas export to Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and other countries.
Stopped by the barrier of high tariff and restricted trade, many global brand cosmetic corporations had to change their strategies to cooperate with Taiwan domestic manufacturers instead of selling products to Taiwan directly. In 1957, the Taiwan government allowed global brands, which can authorize manufacturing and provide raw materials to produce their products only by Taiwan manufacturers. Owing to the new regulation, Shiseido set up her company in Taiwan and manufactured their products locally. Afterwards, they sold Taiwan made products to Southeast Asia countries. These global brand companies, which co-op with Taiwan companies were not just increased their revenues from Taiwan market, but also enhanced their Taiwan partners’ capabilities in manufacturing. This was a win-win corporation to both sides.
Awakening Market
In 1961, the Taiwan government opened the gate allowing overseas made cosmetic products to import into Taiwan market directly.
In 1971, the Taiwan government developed the draft of “Statute for Control of Cosmetic Hygiene”, and asked all cosmetic manufacturers must have the factory registration certificate to manufacture.
In May 2018, the Taiwan government promulgated the Cosmetic Health and Safety Act, which classifies cosmetics into a total of 14 categories. From July 2024, the government will implement the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for cosmetics in phases, with manufacturing standards complying with the international ISO 22716, and products listed on the market being required to have a Cosmetic Product Information File (PIF).
Based on accumulating more than 40 years cosmetic manufacturing experience, Taiwan cosmetic manufacturers have developed bunches of variety and advanced manufacturing know-how and technology, especially in specific and characteristic cosmetic, safe and functional cosmetic, Eco green and organic cosmetic, medical beauty cosmetic, etc. Most manufacturers have met the requirements of Halal, and have synchronized with the world trend to get ISO22716 certification.
All advanced manufacturing techniques come from well academic R&D environment. In 1993, the first cosmetic research organization, Taiwan Cosmetic Research Academic Division was established in under the department of cosmetic application and management in Chia-Nan University of Pharmacy & Science, until now, there are total of 34 universities in Taiwan have cosmetic related academic departments to cultivate professional talents.
From Taiwan to Worldwide
By the statistics of Ministry of Finance, ROC, between January to July 2017, cosmetic products were exported to more than 50 countries (including cosmetic pencil liner) as follow : Turkey、China、Brazil、Bahrain、Panama、Japan、Belgium、Israel、Canada、Guatemala、Belarus、Hungary、Indonesia、India、Dominican Republic、Spain、Greece、Brunei Darussalam、Saudi Arabia、Bangladesh、Palau、France、Poland、Finland、United Arab Emirates、Russia、Korea、Cambodia、United States、United Kingdom、Hong Kong、Colombia、Thailand、Uruguay、Peru、New Zealand、Malaysia、Czech Republic 、Netherlands、St. Lucia、Philippines、Viet Nam、Austria、Ireland 、Singapore、Switzerland、Italy、Portugal、Germany、Burma、Lebanon、Australia、Macao、Lesotho、Republic of Cyprus.
Almost all of these countries haven’t signed the FTA (Free Trade Agreement) with Taiwan yet. In other words, Taiwan made cosmetic products can sell to these countries because of the benefits in invention, high quality, fine reputation, product competitiveness, and completed finance and manufacturing system in this industry. These advantages are not only a low tariff or free tariff can eliminate. More further, most factories all obey the guideline, that is “integrity and quality can make everything.” And, this has become the DNA existing inside every factory and company in Taiwan.
Facial mask, the most famous cosmetic product of Taiwan, for instance, the total yield estimated about one hundred million pieces each year and the yield continue to grow up since 2012 according to the data by the marketing search in Taiwan. And, this has caused a fashion trend to apply facial masks in those countries around Taiwan and caught global brands eyes also!
If you are a cosmetic brand owner and are seeking good partners to produce your products, or you want to develop your own brand products. Please come to Taiwan, here you can find the best manufacturing resources and supports. Definitely, more than your expectation!
Below links are websites of those excellent companies. Please feel free contact them directly as your need.
- https://www.biocamao.com/
- https://www.biocrown.com.tw/en/index/index.html
- https://www.cst-cosmetic.com/?lang=en
- https://www.camry.com.tw/index.aspx
- http://en.imei-cosmetics.com/
- http://www.funung.com/index_en.php
- https://www.jingyoungmit.com/index_en.php
- https://www.lomeicosmetics.com/en/page/too-charming.html
- https://www.maxgut.com/en
- https://piyen.com.tw/en/
- https://www.shinebiomedical.com/en
- https://topwellcosmetics.com/en/
- https://www.ycy-cosmetics.com/
- http://https//yls-skincare.com.tw/
中文(ai直翻譯):
“The BEST of the best”關於台灣美容產業，您所需要知道的一切。
「誠信既是一種行為，也是一種普遍準則。一個誠實的人，他的行為必須符合道德正直的要求。根據這個原則，一個誠實的人必須是負責任的人，能夠從開始到完成負責他所做的每一件事，無論工作量的大小。相反地，一個不誠實的人做事可能毫無成效。」- 摘自《中庸》
台灣化妝品工業歷史
從1900年代初期「台灣人在早期使用穿線（Threading）作為美容產品工具。這是一種在1920年代和1930年代街頭上常見的美容護理技術。根據記載，自1927年起，每年有20,000打的面粉產品出口到日本。1940年，台灣建立了第一家化妝品工廠，主要生產護髮產品。到第二次世界大戰結束時，越來越多的工廠建立起來，台灣的化妝品工業開始蓬勃發展。從那時起，大量且多樣化的護膚產品在國內市場推出。到了1949年，現狀被打破；台灣政府實施經濟管制措施，禁止從其他國家進口化妝品。同時，政府對國產化妝品徵收高額稅收；結果導致台灣產品開始大規模出口到其他國家。」
「根據財政部關務署的統計，自1955年起，台灣化妝品不僅出口到香港和菲律賓，還擴大出口區域至馬來西亞、新加坡、越南和其他國家。」
「受到高關稅和貿易限制的阻礙，許多全球品牌化妝品公司不得不改變策略，與台灣本土製造商合作，而不是直接在台灣銷售產品。1957年，台灣政府允許全球品牌授權製造並提供原料，但產品只能由台灣製造商生產。由於這項新規定，資生堂在台灣設立了公司並在當地製造產品。」
「隨後，他們將台灣製造的產品銷往東南亞國家。這些與台灣企業合作的全球品牌公司，不僅增加了他們在台灣市場的營收，還提升了他們台灣合作夥伴的製造能力。這對雙方來說都是雙贏的合作。」
市場覺醒：
「1961年，台灣政府開放大門，允許海外製造的化妝品直接進口到台灣市場。」
「1971年，台灣政府制定了『化妝品衛生管理條例』草案，要求所有化妝品製造商必須擁有工廠登記證才能進行生產。」
「1972年12月，台灣政府頒布了『化妝品衛生管理條例』，將化妝品分為共15類。」
2018年5月，台灣政府頒布《化妝品衛生安全管理法》，將化妝品分為共14個類別。從2024年7月起，政府將分階段實施化妝品優良製造規範(GMP)，製造標準需符合國際ISO 22716規範，且上市產品必須具備化妝品產品資訊檔案(PIF)。
「基於超過60年的化妝品製造經驗，台灣化妝品製造商已經發展出各種先進的製造知識和技術，特別是在特殊和特色化妝品、安全和功能性化妝品、生態綠色和有機化妝品、醫美化妝品等領域。大多數製造商已經符合清真認證的要求，並與世界趨勢同步取得ISO22716認證。」
「所有先進的製造技術都來自良好的學術研發環境。1993年，第一個化妝品研究組織——台灣化妝品研究學術部，在嘉南藥理科技大學化妝品應用與管理系下成立。截至目前，台灣共有34所大學設有化妝品相關學術系所，培養專業人才。」
從台灣到全世界：
「根據中華民國財政部的統計，在2017年1月至7月期間，化妝品產品（包括化妝筆）出口到超過50個國家，包括：土耳其、中國、巴西、巴林、巴拿馬、日本、比利時、以色列、加拿大、瓜地馬拉、白俄羅斯、匈牙利、印尼、印度、多明尼加共和國、西班牙、希臘、汶萊、沙特阿拉伯、孟加拉、帛琉、法國、波蘭、芬蘭、阿拉伯聯合酋長國、俄羅斯、韓國、柬埔寨、美國、英國、香港、哥倫比亞、泰國、烏拉圭、秘魯、紐西蘭、馬來西亞、捷克共和國、荷蘭、聖露西亞、菲律賓、越南、奧地利、愛爾蘭、新加坡、瑞士、義大利、葡萄牙、德國、緬甸、黎巴嫩、澳洲、澳門、賴索托、塞浦路斯共和國。」
「這些國家中幾乎都還沒有與台灣簽署自由貿易協定（FTA）。換句話說，台灣製造的化妝品之所以能銷往這些國家，是因為在創新、高品質、良好信譽、產品競爭力以及完整的金融和製造體系等方面的優勢。這些優勢不是僅靠低關稅或免關稅就能消除的。更進一步說，大多數工廠都遵循『誠信和品質能成就一切』的準則。而且，這已經成為台灣每個工廠和公司內部的DNA。」
「以台灣最著名的化妝品產品——面膜為例，根據台灣市場調查數據，自2012年以來，每年總產量估計約一億片，且產量持續增長。這不僅在台灣周邊國家引發了使用面膜的時尚潮流，也吸引了全球品牌的注意！」
「如果您是化妝品品牌所有者，正在尋找優秀的合作夥伴來生產您的產品，或者您想要開發自己的品牌產品，請來台灣，在這裡您可以找到最好的製造資源和支持。保證超出您的期待！」
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