FAQs | Questions on Cosmetic Labelling Clarified by China NMPA

1) Concepts, terms and expressions related to the manufacturer but without clear definition in regulations and uniform understanding among the public, such as \”supervised by…\”, \”presented by…\”, \”brand authorized by…\”, and other trademarks not included in the product trade name are prohibited from labelling; 2) Extremely trace antioxidants, preservatives, stabilizers, etc. can be exempted from labelling if they are added to the ingredient to ensure the ingredient quality; 3) The product executive standard number generated by the NMPA registration and notification system is the same as the registration license or notification certificate number. On July 20, 2022, China NMPA issued an announcement, answering four FAQs about cosmetic labelling. 🆀: What are the specific requirements for the text used in the Chinese labelling of cosmetics? 🅰: Cosmetics sold in China shall have Chinese labelling, in which standardized Chinese characters shall be used. If other texts or symbols are used in the…

Sep. 23rd, 2022

Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2022: China Conducts Another Round of Consultation

To reinforce cosmetic safety surveillance, China NIFDC announced on September 2, 2022, to solicit public comments on the formulation and revision suggestions of the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics until September 15, 2022. Local Medical Product Administrations and inspection departments, cosmetic associations, cosmetic enterprises, and research institutions are all welcome to submit suggestions, which should cover the revision type, aim and applied scope, the current conditions at home and abroad, etc. Relevant materials such as scientific literature and reports can be submitted to hzpbwh@nifdc.org.cn with suggestions. For the Standards, read here: Breaking! China to Release the Safety and Technical Standard for Cosmetics 2022 (STSC 2022) [Read more at ChemLinked] Contact Us We are devoted to providing professional global market access consultations and customized regulatory compliance services for cosmetic companies. If you need any help with China cosmetic regulations, please feel free to contact us. Tel: +86-571-87103817 Email: customer@reach24h.com News Resource:…

Sep. 13th, 2022

Cosmetic Registration: China to Implement the Electronic Registration Certificate System for Cosmetics from October 1, 2022

Starting from October 1, 2022, electronic registration certificates will be issued for special cosmetics and new cosmetic ingredients approved for registration, as well as special cosmetics approved for registration certificate change and renewal. On August 19, 2022, China NMPA issued an announcement stating that the electronic registration certificate system for cosmetics would be officially implemented from October 1, 2022. Key Points of the Announcement This reform applies to special cosmetics and new cosmetic ingredients approved for registration, as well as special cosmetics approved for registration certificate change and renewal; The previously issued paper registration certificate will remain valid during its validity period. However, it should be noted that from October 1, cosmetic registrants or domestic responsible persons of the special cosmetics that have been approved to change the registration certificate shall, in accordance with the Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Registration and Notification, the Provisions for Management of Cosmetic Registration and Notification Dossiers, etc., return…

Sep. 08th, 2022

August 2022: Global Cosmetic Regulatory Updates

This is a collection of global cosmetic regulatory updates, including cosmetic ingredient notification/registration in China, cosmetic product notification/registration in China, cosmetic product compliance in the EU etc. 🇨🇳China Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Information Submission: China NMPA Officials Clarify Most Concerned Issues On July 28, 2022, the Department of Cosmetics Regulation of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) convened provincial medical products administrations (MPAs), National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC), NMPA Information Center, and China Association of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI), holding a video symposium with industry associations. At the symposium, NMPA systematically analyzed the situation of ingredient safety information submission, and clarified some recent concerns of the industry. (Read more) China NMPA Approves Six New Cosmetic Ingredients In August, China NMPA updated the notification information of six new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs). The basic information about these new NCIs is as follows: 1) TMP Lauryl Dimethicone (CAS: 1961223-88-0), notified on…

Sep. 07th, 2022

Cosmetics Regulation: EU Amends the Use Requirements for 2 UV Filters

On July 7, 2022, in a published official journal, the EU updated the use requirements for two UV filters in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Cosmetics Regulation), Benzophenone-3 (CAS No. 131-57-7) and Octocrylene (CAS No. 6197-30-4). The new amendments entered into force on July 28, 2022. Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene are UV filters currently allowed for use in cosmetic products, and included in the List of Permitted UV Filters of the Cosmetics Regulation. In light of concerns related to their potential disrupting properties, the EU Commission requested the Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) to carry out safety assessments for both substances. According to the SCCS\’s opinions on Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene, there is a potential risk to human health arising from their use in cosmetics at the concentrations currently allowed. Therefore, the use requirements for these two substances in the Cosmetics Regulation shall be amended accordingly. Read the detailed amendments at ChemLinked. Reference Links Free Webinar: Similarities and Differences Between ASEAN and European Cosmetic…

Sep. 01st, 2022

China\’s First Clean Beauty Standard Released

On July 10, 2022, the Guangdong Cosmetics Association released the first clean beauty standard. Based on the concepts of openness, transparency, and traceability, clean beauty should be responsible for human health and safety as well as sustainable development, treat animals kindly, and take social responsibility. The stakeholders shall strictly control the risks arising from design, production, packaging, storage, transportation, use, and other stages. On July 10, 2022, the Guangdong Cosmetics Association released a new group standard, \”T/GDCA 011-2022 Cosmetics—General Principle of Clean Beauty\”, which specifies clean beauty’s terms and definitions, basic principles, design, production, packaging, storage, use, recycling, and other requirements. This is the first standard specifically for clean beauty in China\’s cosmetics industry and will be implemented on August 8, 2022. It is worth noting that group standards refer to a series of voluntary standards established and/or adopted by professional associations or bodies, often prior to the formulation of…

Aug. 24th, 2022

China\’s First Clean Beauty Standard Released

On July 10, 2022, the Guangdong Cosmetics Association released the first clean beauty standard. Based on the concepts of openness, transparency, and traceability, clean beauty should be responsible for human health and safety as well as sustainable development, treat animals kindly, and take social responsibility. The stakeholders shall strictly control the risks arising from design, production, packaging, storage, transportation, use, and other stages. On July 10, 2022, the Guangdong Cosmetics Association released a new group standard, \”T/GDCA 011-2022 Cosmetics—General Principle of Clean Beauty\”, which specifies clean beauty’s terms and definitions, basic principles, design, production, packaging, storage, use, recycling, and other requirements. This is the first standard specifically for clean beauty in China\’s cosmetics industry and will be implemented on August 8, 2022.It is worth noting that group standards refer to a series of voluntary standards established and/or adopted by professional associations or bodies, often prior to the formulation of relevant…

Aug. 24th, 2022

Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Information Submission: China NMPA Officials Clarify Most Concerned Issues

During NMPA’s symposium with industry associations, NMPA officials clarified that the purpose of ingredient safety information submission is to track and monitor problematic ingredients and products containing them, expressed the necessity to strengthen the information security management of the Submission Platform, and emphasized the responsibilities of registrants and notifiers. Background The Provisions for Management of Cosmetic Registration and Notification Dossiers, one of the significant subsidiary regulations of the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), puts forward relevant provisions on the submission of cosmetic ingredients safety information, which requires that: Starting from January 1, 2022, the newly registered and notified cosmetics shall provide safety information (ingredient safety information documents or the ingredient submission code) of preservative, sunscreen, colorant, hair dye, as well as freckle removing and whitening ingredients; Starting from January 1, 2023, when applying for product registration or notification, registrants/notifiers shall provide safety information on all ingredients. For cosmetics previously registered or notified,…

Aug. 10th, 2022

Cosmetic Regulatory Updates in China | July 2022 

China NIFDC Consults on Three Test Methods for 72 Cosmetic Ingredients, Fragrance Components and Prohibited Colorants Included On July 8, 2022, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) launched a public consultation on three draft testing methods for 72 cosmetic ingredients, including 40 fragrance components, 24 prohibited colourants, and 8 hair perming agents. Cosmetic stakeholders can send suggestions to hzpbwh@nifdc.org.cn before July 31, 2022. (Read more) China Fines 2 Notifiers for Failing to Upload Cosmetic Efficacy Evaluation Summary Two general cosmetic enterprises were warned and fined 10,000 yuan respectively for failing to upload the cosmetic efficacy evaluation summary. The supervision and inspection of enterprises’ implementation status of the new regulation have begun. (Read more) Provisions on Personalized Cosmetics in Shanghai Pudong is Coming into Effect On June 22, 2022, the draft of Several Provisions on the Innovative Development of Cosmetics Industry in Shanghai Pudong New Area (Provisions) was…

Aug. 05th, 2022

Shanghai Pudong: Coming Era of Cosmetics Personalization

The Provisions encourage enterprises to accurately develop general cosmetics that meet the individual needs of consumers, allow notifiers in Shanghai to set up business premises to provide consumers with personalized services, optimize the customs clearance for imported cosmetics, and provide ingredient supply and quality management services for enterprises in Pudong New Area, etc. On June 22, 2022, the draft of Several Provisions on the Innovative Development of Cosmetics Industry in Shanghai Pudong New Area (Provisions) was deliberated in the 41st Session of the Standing Committee of the 15th Shanghai Municipal People\’s Congress. After a two-week commenting period, the finalized Provisions were issued on July 21 and will take effect on August 1, 2022. The Provisions has 24 articles and mainly includes four aspects: improving the management system, cultivating new models and new formats, promoting the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, and solving the bottleneck in the cosmetics industry. The Provisions apply to cosmetic enterprises in Pudong New Area. The…

Jul. 28th, 2022
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