Mahdi Pir-Salehi, Deputy Minister of Health and Head of the Food and Drug Organization, emphasized the importance of the health of cosmetics and hygiene products at a press conference for the eighth Iran Cosmetics, Hygiene, and Detergents Exhibition; Iran Cosmetica. He stated: "This industry accompanies individuals from birth to the end of their lives, and therefore the health of these products is of special importance."
Challenges of Smuggling and Product Quality
Pir-Salehi also pointed to the problems arising from smuggled and counterfeit goods and warned of the presence of unauthorized substances in some products. He emphasized that high-quality domestic production is approved by the Food and Drug Organization, and any product that does not meet the necessary quality conditions will not receive a marketing license.
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The Deputy Minister of Health also explained the situation regarding the supply of raw materials for the industry, stating that access to raw materials still exists, but transportation restrictions have caused delays and increased costs. He added: "Last year, no serious shortages in cosmetics and hygiene products were reported, which is a sign of the resilience of this industry."
Growing Trend of Domestic Production
Alireza Kiani, Chairman of the Board of the Association of Detergent, Hygiene, and Cosmetic Industries, also reported significant growth in the cosmetics and hygiene industry in the country, stating: "Today, about 70 percent of the Iranian cosmetics and hygiene market is supplied by domestic production." He also referred to complete self-sufficiency in the production of detergents, saying: "In the detergent and powder sector, domestic production has reached about 100 percent."
Kiani emphasized the importance of investment in the production of cosmetic products, saying: "In the colored cosmetics sector, the share of domestic production is about 30 to 35 percent, but given the import restrictions, there is a suitable capacity for the development of domestic production."
Mohammad Baqer Fazelian, a member of the policy council of Iran Cosmetica, also referred to Iran's ability to meet domestic needs and export hygiene products, stating: "Today, we are facing an unfair war and we must hold the exhibition with much more enthusiasm." He also reported a reduction in the industry's dependence on imported raw materials, saying: "This dependence has decreased, but there is still a need for imports in some materials."
Finally, Pir-Salehi emphasized the necessity of product authenticity verification, stating: "This issue must be strengthened in the field of cosmetics and hygiene products so that consumers can purchase with greater confidence."
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