How to check the production date of snake venom eye mask? Why don't Japanese cosmetics have production dates?

Japanese snake venom eye mask, this product contains snake venom extract, which relaxes the eye muscles and can achieve the effect of smoothing fine lines. So, how do you check the production date of snake venom eye mask?

How to check the production date of snake venom eye mask

Snake venom eye masks do not have a production date. The spa snake venom eye mask is a Japanese brand and does not need to be labeled with a production date, because Japan has clear regulations that only products that will deteriorate within 3 years must be labeled with a shelf life. If there is no label, it means that this product has a shelf life of at least 3 years under unopened conditions.

Why don't Japanese cosmetics have production dates?

Japanese skin care products do not have a production date, only a batch number. According to Article 61 of the Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, only products that will deteriorate within 3 years under normal storage conditions must be marked with a shelf life (see FANCL). If there is no indication, it means that the product has a shelf life of at least 3 years if unopened. Not marking the production date is actually an unspoken rule in the Japanese cosmetics industry. Not marking the production date means "as long as it is not opened, it can still be used even after the 3-year expiration date!"

This is done because the recycling mechanism in the Japanese market is very complete. There are no expired products. If facial cleansers and skin care products cannot be sold within 2 years, they will all be cleared from the shelves. So when you buy cosmetics in Japan, don't worry about whether they are expired or about to expire, or whether they will go bad if you don't use them all.

What if I really want to know what day it was produced?

Then you have to learn Japanese well first. Find the batch number printed on the product (packaging) and call the brand's consultation number. Most Japanese brands will tell you the production date of the product. Also, when checking, be sure to pay attention to the batch number and never mistake the barcode for the batch number. In Japan, batch numbers are usually hidden in obvious places. The batch number is usually a combination of numbers and letters.

Is there any other low-key way to check the production date besides calling?

have. A foreign website specializes in checking the production date and shelf life of cosmetics (http://checkcosmetic.net). You only need to enter the batch code and brand into the upper left corner of the website to get the desired results. There are quite a lot of brands supported, most of which are European and American brands, and there are also Japanese brands such as DHC, KANEBO and KOSE...