2019 Compliance Review: Cosmetic Regulatory Updates in China

The development of global cosmetics industry has reached a new height with the tide of economic globalization. China’s beauty industry is in a booming stage, taking for the first time the post of world’s second largest cosmetics market. As the fastest growing country in the past decade, China has now joined the United States and Japan, ranking among the top three global consumers of cosmetics. Not only this, but according to a number of studies, it is emerging markets such as China, India, and South Korea that have led global growth over the past decade. Over the past few years, China’s online cosmetics market has been growing at a fast pace, driven by social e-commerce, the strong forces of social media and the influence of the internet celebrities. The total turnover of T-mall on November 11 (known as Single’s Day in China), 2019 was 268.4 billion RMB. 36 beauty brands…

Feb. 29th, 2020

2019 Compliance Review: Cosmetic Regulatory Updates in EU

The European Union’s Scientific Commission for Consumer Safety Issues Final Opinion on Salicylic Acid in Cosmetics The European Union’s Scientific Commission for Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued its final opinion on the use of salicylic acid in cosmetics, which concluded that it is safe to use as preservative in concentrations of less than 0.5%, but is not applicable to oral products (except lipsticks) and any other products that may lead to inhalation exposure, such as spray products. Additionally, the formal opinion concluded that it is also safe to be used in rinse and other categories of cosmetics when the concentration of salicylic acid is separately less than 3% and 2% as non-preservative, while the concentration can be not exceed 0.5% when used in body lotions, eye shadows, mascaras, eyeliners, lipsticks and deodorant products. Compared with the current provisions of the regulations, this opinion by SCCS added more non-applicable types of products….

Feb. 29th, 2020

The Skin Microbiome and Cosmetics

Takehome: Developing products that foster healthy skin microbiome is a new product development trend in the cosmetic industry, which is attracting the attention of the major players and niche brands alike. The sector is poised to take off but is still hindered by a lack of support regulations standardizing labeling and advertising claims and a lack of strong clinical evidence supporting the functional efficacy of these products. However, on the flip side, there is some proof in principle supporting the commercial feasibility of these products, case in point being the success of probiotic and prebiotic products commercialized of the back of gut microbiome research. A microbiome is defined as the entire collection of microorganisms living either inside or outside of the human body. [1]After the U.S. National Institutes of Health carried out the Human Microbiome Project in 2012, Microbiome has been a hot topic in healthcare, skincare, and food, with…

Jan. 10th, 2020

South Korea Requires Cosmetics to Label Packaging Material Grade

Takehome: Cosmetic importers/manufacturers shall submit a grade evaluation report on cosmetic packaging to Korea Environment Corporation (KEC) to obtain the confirmation of the grade. Most of the cosmetic packaging will be graded as “difficult to recycle” (such as lipstick, colored glass bottle, palette container, tube, etc.). Earlier ChemLinked reported that South Korea implemented the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources (hereinafter the Act) on Dec. 25, 2019, which banned the use of PVC materials in cosmetics and required enterprises to label the packaging material grade [1]. Cosmetics with PVC materials were prohibited starting from Dec. 25, 2019. The evaluation of packaging material grade is subject to a 9-month grace period until Sep. 24, 2020. Penalties apply for the release of products in the market that does not have packaging material grade evaluation report after the grace period. Evaluation of Packaging Material Structure 1. The Act classifies…

Jan. 06th, 2020

REACH24H Ready for in-cosmetics Asia 2018 Bangkok with Conference on ASEAN, China and EU Regulations

As of July this year, the total retail sales of cosmetics reached 145.6 billion RMB in mainland China, with a recorded increase of 13.3% from 2017, it is yet one more indicator of the relevance of Cosmetics industry and its fast pace than in comparison with other consumer products. Today October 30 begins in-Cosmetics Asia Bangkok 2018, a leading exhibition and conference in Asia Pacific for personal care ingredients, set to bring together over 480 international suppliers of ingredients, fragrances, lab equipment, testing and regulatory solutions with over 10,300 Asia Pacific personal care creators. This event will take place in Bangkok from 30 Oct- Nov 1, with conferences set to cover evolving trends in the field, market opportunities, new natural and organic ingredients and Asian-specific perspectives for personal care products development and marketing. As part of this event, on October 31, Ms. Marylene Zhan, Cosmetics International Business Manager at REACH24H,…

Oct. 30th, 2018

REACH24H Attends ICMAD Panel Session on Cosmoprof Bologna

REACH24H was invited to be the spearker in the panel which was hold by ICMAD (Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors). It was organized for beauty companies that are wanting to keep up to date with the latest regulatory matters for key geographic regions: China, EU and US at Cosmoprof Bologna on March 18th 2017. Mrs. Pam Busiek, the president of ICMAD and also the host of this panel, gave a attractive opening speech. The speakers are leading experts focus on different regions. Dr. Fred Lebreux, Chief Operating Officer of BIORIUS, talked about the changes and challenges brought by Brexit. Mrs. Sharon A. Blinkoff, the Counsel of Locke Lord LLP, have given an overview on the regulatory updates in US, especially about the difference between cosmetics and OTC. Miss. Vian Fang, the Head of Business Development from Cosmetic Division introduced the changes and trends on cosmetic safety standard, management methods and related…

Mar. 20th, 2017

Sunscreen Post-market Inspection Strengthened — Premarket Approval of Cosmetics NOT Once for All

Since January 10th, 2017, China Food and Drug Administration (hereafter referred to as CFDA) has notified unqualified cosmetics for 10 times, among which it involves many types of cosmetics and cosmetic companies at home and abroad. CFDA strengthens post-market supervision and inspection on cosmetics, which shows the authority’s attitude and determination and also bells the alarm for companies that quality always comes first, even after getting the administrative approval. What are the specific regulatory requirements on cosmetics in market? According to the Cosmetic Hygienic Management Regulation issued by the State Council in 1989, all cosmetics in China shall submit a series of documents to CFDA or local FDA before importation and sales to assess the safety and compliance of products. Compared with other major cosmetics trading countries, the pre-market registration procedures and technical review for cosmetics in China are super strict, especially for imported cosmetics. It needs the formula, package&label,…

Jan. 09th, 2017

REACH24H Attends Society of Cosmetic Chemists 70th Annual Conference

For more than 70 years since the beginning from 1945, Society of Cosmetic Chemists(SCC) has dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic science, the Society strives to increase and disseminate scientific information through meetings and publications. By promoting research in cosmetic science and industry, and by setting high ethical, professional and educational standards, we reach our goal of improving the qualifications of cosmetic scientists. Our mission is to further the interests and recognition of cosmetic scientists while maintaining the confidence of the public in the cosmetic and toiletries industry. The 70th annual conference attracts over 200 attendees from Universities and research facilities in US, BASF, Dow Corning, Avon, Johnson& Johnson, Lonza, Croda, Evonik, Coty, Silab and so on. While there are technology showcase exhibits during the event, there sessions on Sun protection, color cosmetics and hair were hold in the first day, there concurrent sessions on specific topics in the next…

Dec. 15th, 2015

Reach24h Martin Hu attended Cosmetics Europe meeting

Reach24h Martin Hu has accepted an invitation from Cosmetics Europe to hold a meeting and do a speech about China’s current situation regarding cosmetic regulations during this year’s Cosmetic Europe Week. Martin Hu, a core member of the Reach 24H Consulting Group cosmetic division will share in-depth information regarding the definition of “cosmetics”, it will also cover ingredient control in China, the different registration ways for finished products in China and Cross-Border E-commerce for oversea companies who never entered China market. The last point will be especially useful and it should be the point of interest for many people attending the Cosmetics Europe week. The Cosmetics Europe week 2015 will be hold in Brussels, starts June 16th and ends June 19th. It will take place in The Hotel located at the Boulevard de Waterloo 38.  The organizers, Cosmetics Europe are aiming to give a very interesting learning experience and the…

Oct. 15th, 2015

REACH24H Attends 2015 Cosmetic Europe International Conference

Situation of China Cosmetic Regulatory Compliance”, which gained great concerns and recognized by the audience. For more than 50 years Cosmetic Europe have been an established European association representing over 4000 member companies and associations of different sizes in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Its mission is to shape an operating environment conducive to long-term growth to make products which decisively contribute to individual and social well-being in everyday life. The subject of this year’s conference is “Cosmetics at the Crossroads of Science and Regulation”, attracts over 250 attendees from European Commission, Personal Care Products Council, Japan Cosmetic Industry Association, and multinational companies, e.g. L’Oréal, Chanel, Henkel, Avon, Johnson& Johnson, Kao, Shiseido, Coty, Beiersdorf and so on. 2015 Cosmetic Europe International Conference Two sessions on Trends and challenges in science, risk assessment and regulation were hold in the first day, eight breakout sessions on specific topics in the next…

Jun. 25th, 2015
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