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. Background In Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), National Medical Products   Administration (NMPA) specifies that cosmetic\’s efficacy claims shall be supported by sufficient scientific basis, and requires enterprises to publicize the summary of cosmetic efficacy evaluation. Later on Apr. 9, 2021, NMPA issued the finalized Standards for Cosmetic Efficacy Claim Evaluation, rolling out a detailed plan to standardize and guide the evaluation of cosmetic efficacy claims. On Jul. 6, 2022, China Tianjin Medical Products Administration (MPA) released two administrative penalties. Two general cosmetic enterprises were warned and fined 10,000 yuan respectively for failing to upload the cosmetic efficacy evaluation summary to the general cosmetic notification information management system. It is worth noting that one of the enterprises has…

Jul. 20th, 2022

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. Background In Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), National Medical Products   Administration (NMPA) specifies that cosmetic\’s efficacy claims shall be supported by sufficient scientific basis, and requires enterprises to publicize the summary of cosmetic efficacy evaluation. Later on Apr. 9, 2021, NMPA issued the finalized Standards for Cosmetic Efficacy Claim Evaluation, rolling out a detailed plan to standardize and guide the evaluation of cosmetic efficacy claims. On Jul. 6, 2022, China Tianjin Medical Products Administration (MPA) released two administrative penalties. 1,2 Two general cosmetic enterprises were warned and fined 10,000 yuan respectively for failing to upload the cosmetic efficacy evaluation summary to the general cosmetic notification information management system. It is worth noting that one of the enterprises has actually…

Jul. 20th, 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 public consultation on three draft testing methods for 72 cosmetic ingredients, including 40 fragrance components, 24 prohibited colorants, and 8 hair perming agents. Cosmetic stakeholders can send suggestions to hzpbwh@nifdc.org.cn before July 31, 2022. 1. Determination of Ethyl Acrylate and Other 39 Kinds of Components in Cosmetics Regarding the determination of fragrance components, China has set national standards such as \”GB/T 24800.9-2009 Determination of Citral, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Anise Alcohol, Cinammal and Courmarin in Cosmetics by Gas Chromatography Method\” and \”GB/T 24800.10-2009 Determination of 19 Flavors in Cosmetics by Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry Method\”. However, it is found that these standards cannot fully meet the testing demand in practice, therefore this new method is developed. This method aims to provide guidance for the identification and content determination of 40 fragrance components (see Table 1 below) in the perfume, powder, cream, emulsion, wax-based and liquid water-based cosmetics…

Jul. 18th, 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 public consultation on three draft testing methods for 72 cosmetic ingredients, including 40 fragrance components, 24 prohibited colorants, and 8 hair perming agents. Cosmetic stakeholders can send suggestions to hzpbwh@nifdc.org.cn before July 31, 2022. 1. Determination of Ethyl Acrylate and Other 39 Kinds of Components in Cosmetics Regarding the determination of fragrance components, China has set national standards such as \”GB/T 24800.9-2009 Determination of Citral, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Anise Alcohol, Cinammal and Courmarin in Cosmetics by Gas Chromatography Method\” and \”GB/T 24800.10-2009 Determination of 19 Flavors in Cosmetics by Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry Method\”. However, it is found that these standards cannot fully meet the testing demand in practice, therefore this new method is developed. This method aims to provide guidance for the identification and content determination of 40 fragrance components (see Table 1 below) in the perfume, powder, cream, emulsion, wax-based and liquid water-based cosmetics…

Jul. 18th, 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 public consultation on three draft testing methods for 72 cosmetic ingredients, including 40 fragrance components, 24 prohibited colorants, and 8 hair perming agents. Cosmetic stakeholders can send suggestions to hzpbwh@nifdc.org.cn before July 31, 2022. 1. Determination of Ethyl Acrylate and Other 39 Kinds of Components in Cosmetics Regarding the determination of fragrance components, China has set national standards such as \”GB/T 24800.9-2009 Determination of Citral, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Anise Alcohol, Cinammal and Courmarin in Cosmetics by Gas Chromatography Method\” and \”GB/T 24800.10-2009 Determination of 19 Flavors in Cosmetics by Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry Method\”. However, it is found that these standards cannot fully meet the testing demand in practice, therefore this new method is developed. This method aims to provide guidance for the identification and content determination of 40 fragrance components (see Table 1 below) in the perfume, powder, cream, emulsion, wax-based and liquid water-based cosmetics…

Jul. 18th, 2022

REACH24H Participates in Setting Efficacy Test Standards for China’s Cosmetics Industry

HANGZHOU, July 14, 2022 – The Seven Efficacy Test Methods for Anti Wrinkle, Firming, Moisturizing, Oil Control, Repairing, Nourishing and Soothing of Cosmetics (T/CAB 0152-2022) (hereinafter referred to as “the Methods”) was officially published by China Industry-University-Research Institute Collaboration Association and came into effect on June 24, 2022. REACH24H Consulting Group has participated in the drafting process as one of the thirteen qualified and competent institutions and companies, collaboratively making the Methods scientific and applicable. Seven Efficacy Test Methods for Anti Wrinkle, Firming, Moisturizing, Oil Control, Repairing, Nourishing and Soothing of Cosmetics (T/CAB 0152-2022) REACH24H Contributes Expertise and Experience to the Industry As one of the competent supporters, REACH24H has devoted efforts to studying and sorting out key points of the European Group on Efficacy Measurement and Evaluation of Cosmetics and Other Topical Products (EEMCO guidance) and researched the differences between Japanese and Korean test methods for cosmetics’ efficacy. All…

Jul. 14th, 2022

Updates on Cosmetic Regulations in China | June 2022

China NMPA Implements the Finalized Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics On July 1, 2022, China implemented the finalized Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics. The Practices stipulates the qualification requirements and duties of the person in charge of quality and safety, ensures the traceability of the product from production to market, refines the requirements for sample retention, further clarifies the requirements for entrusted production, etc.Starting from July 1, 2022, cosmetics registrants, notifiers, and entrusted production enterprises (including cosmetic enterprises that only engage in the preparation of semi-finished products, and toothpaste enterprises) shall organize the cosmetic production in accordance with the Practices. (Read More) China to Issue New Regulations for Cosmetic Sampling Testing On June 24, 2022, the second draft of Measures for the Management of Cosmetic Sampling Testing (Measures) was released for public consultation. Any suggestions can be sent to hzpjgc@nmpa.gov.cn before July 14. The Measures spells out the requirements and procedures for sampling testing, and…

Jul. 06th, 2022

China NMPA Implements the Finalized Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics

In September 2020 and 2021, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released the first and the second draft of Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics (hereinafter referred to as “Practices”). After two rounds of public consultation, on January 7, 2022, NMPA released the finalized Practices and implemented it on July 1, 2022. 1 Starting from July 1, 2022, cosmetics registrants, notifiers, and entrusted production enterprises (including cosmetic enterprises that only engage in the preparation of semi-finished products, and toothpaste enterprises) shall organize the cosmetic production in accordance with the Practices; For enterprises that have obtained production licenses before July 1, 2022, if their facilities, equipment, etc., shall be upgraded according to the Practices, the upgrading and reconstruction shall be completed before July 1, 2023. Main Contents The Practices are divided into nine chapters with two annexes, covering all aspects of cosmetic production and quality control such as ingredients, personnel, equipment, sanitation, inspection, packaging, storage, transportation, sales and recall. The promulgation of the Practices indicates that cosmetics production…

Jul. 05th, 2022

China Modifies Declaration Requirements for Imported Cosmetics

On June 20, 2022, the General Administration of Customs, P.R. China (GACC) released an announcement modifying the declaration requirements for some imported cosmetics. When the consignee of imported cosmetics and their agents declare cosmetics whose HS code starts with 3303 and 3304, they should fill the product quantity in the customs declaration form according to the following requirements. Applicable Products The Content Calculation Method or Specification Labeled on the Package Filling Product Quantity in the First Legal Unit of Measurement (kg) Filling Product Quantity in the Second Legal Unit of Measurement (pc) 33030000: Perfumes and toilet water 33041000: Lip make-up preparations 33042000: Eye make-up preparations 33043000: Manicure or pedicure preparations 33049100: Make-up or skin care powders, whether or not compressed 33049900: Other make-up or skin care preparations The content is calculated by weight Fill in according to the net content of the product, that is, the weight of the liquid/lotion/cream/powder part….

Jun. 28th, 2022

China NIFDC Takes Measures on Cosmetics Regulatory Compliance Due to COVID-19

As the COVID-19 resurges repeatedly, cosmetics registrants and notifiers are confronted with practical difficulties when fulfilling the requirements for registration and notification. To help cosmetic enterprises withstand the impact of the COVID-19, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) introduced temporary measures for cosmetics registration and notification on June 2, 2022.   Incompleteness-tolerant Policy Is Adopted for Cosmetics Registration and Notification For some cosmetics registrants and notifiers who are unable to provide complete dossiers, the acceptance departments can implement a temporary incompleteness-tolerant policy. Under this policy, the registrant and notifier are allowed to submit the electronic copies or photocopies first, and supplement the original copy of relevant dossiers after the lockdown ends. Detailed requirements are on ChemLinked. After receiving the application documents for incompleteness tolerance, the cosmetic technical review department will set a deadline for the registrant and notifier to provide the missing dossiers. If the registrant, notifier,…

Jun. 15th, 2022
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