April 2023: Global Cosmetic Regulatory Updates
This is a collection of global cosmetic regulatory updates, including cosmetic regulations in China, the EU etc.
🇨🇳China
China to Implement the First Regulation on the Supervision for Cosmetic Online Operation
On April 4, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued the finalized Supervision and Administration Measures on Online Operation of Cosmetics (Measures) and would implement it on September 1, 2023. The Measures clarifies the regulatory objectives and authorities of cosmetics online operation, the management responsibilities of cosmetics e-commerce platforms, and the obligations of cosmetic operators on the e-commerce platforms. (Read more)
China Releases Guidelines for the Registration Review of Radio Frequency Beauty Devices
On April 12, China NMPA issued Guidelines for Review of Registration of Radio Frequency Beauty Devices to assist relevant enterprises in preparing registration application documents, and the technical review department under the supervision authority in reviewing documents. (Read more)
China NIFDC Consults on Seven Technical Guidelines for the Testing of Cosmetic Products and New Cosmetic Ingredients
On April 27, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released seven technical testing guidelines for public consultation. (Read more)
Shanghai Released Guidelines for the Standardized Operation of Cosmetic Samples in Xuhui District (Trial)
On April 6, Xuhui District Administration for Market Regulation (AMR), Shanghai, released Guidelines for the Standardized Operation of Cosmetic Samples in Xuhui District (Trial), unifying the management requirements for cosmetics samples. (Read more)
Shanghai Releases Regulation for On-site Personalized Service Review of General Cosmetics in Pudong New Area (Trial)
On April 10, Shanghai Municipal MPA released the draft Regulation for On-site Personalized Service Review for General Cosmetics in Pudong New Area of Shanghai (Trial) for public consultation. The regulation focuses on application, personnel and management system requirements for on-site personalized cosmetic services. (Read more)
China Consults on Technical Guidelines for 28-Day/90-Day Repeated Dose Inhalation Toxicity Test
On April 13, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released the draft Technical Guidelines for Toxicity Test for 28-Day/90-Day Repeated Dose Inhalation for public consultation. (Read more)
Tmall Global Updates Tmall Global Cosmetics Platform Standards
On April 13, Tmall Global updated Tmall Global Cosmetics Platform Standards to strengthen the management of the cosmetics industry, which came into force on April 19. The update focuses on “the release of commodities’ attribute” and “commodities’ detail description on commodity page” specifications in the “product release specification.” (Read more)
Guangzhou Issues Implementation Rules for the Quality Supervision and Spot Inspection for Cosmetics Excessive Packaging
On April 23, Guangzhou AMR issued Implementation Rules for the Quality Supervision and Spot Inspection of Cosmetics Excessive Packaging (Revised in January 2023), which clarified the sampling method, inspection basis and judgment rules for the supervision and random inspection for cosmetics excessive packaging. (Read more)
China NMPA Approves Three New Cosmetic Ingredients
In April, NMPA updated the notification information of three new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs). The basic information about these new NCIs is as follows:
1) Conopeptide, notified on April 4, 2023
2) Carboxydecyltrisiloxane, notified on April 6, 2023
3) α-glucan polysaccharide, notified on April 7, 2023
Guangzhou, Beijing, and Shandong Authorities Publish FAQs Regarding Cosmetics and Toothpaste Regulation
In April, Guangzhou AMR, Beijing Municipal MPA, and Shandong Center for Food and Drug Evaluation & Inspection released three batches of FAQs concerning cosmetics and toothpaste regulation, including requirements for cosmetic labeling, transitional measures, toothpaste notification, etc.
| Release Date | Regulatory Authority | Batch |
| April 3, 2023 | Guangzhou AMR | The 35th Batch |
| April 18, 2023 | Beijing Municipal MPA | The 20th Batch |
| April 25, 2023 | Shandong Center for Food and Drug Evaluation & Inspection | The 1st Batch |
China Issues Nine Cosmetics-related Standards in April
In April, China issued nine cosmetics-related standards. The essential information is as follows:
| Type | Release Date | Initiator | Standard Name | Effective Status and Date |
| National Standard | April 20, 2023 | Shanghai Research Institute of Fragrance & Flavour Industry | Determination of Restricted Components Lauryl Alcohol Polyether-9 in Cosmetics—HPLC-MS/MS | Draft |
| Determination of Restricted 2,4-Diamino-Pyrimidine-3-Oxide in Cosmetics—High Performance Liquid Chromatography | ||||
| Provincial Standard | April 25, 2023 | Guangzhou AMR | DB 4401/T 211-2023 Quality Management Specification of Cosmetics Business | Effective since May 25, 2023 |
| Group Standard | April 6, 2023 | Zhejiang Brand Construction Federation | T/ZZB 2942—2022 Highly Resistant Ultraviolet (UV) Curing Coatings for Cosmetic Packaging Materials | Effective since Dec. 31, 2022 |
| April 7, 2023 | China Daily Chemical Industry Association | T/CHCIA 010—2023 Guidelines for Evaluating the Effects of Cosmetics on Skin Microbiota Microbiome (Amplicon Sequencing) | Effective since April 15, 2023 | |
| April 13, 2023 | China Association of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetic Industries | Human Body Test Method for Cosmetic Anti-acne Efficacy | Draft | |
| April 13, 2023 | China Association of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetic Industries | Test Method for Cosmetic Repairing Efficacy | Draft | |
| April 23, 2023 | Guangdong Cosmetics Quality Management Association | T/GDCQMA 001—2023 General Rules for Production Quality of Disposable Cosmetics | Effective since April 25, 2023 | |
| April 28, 2023 | China Anti-aging Promoting Association | T/ZGKSL 004—2023 Recombinant Collagen for Cosmetics | Effective since April 28, 2023 |
Taiwan Region Releases One Test Method for Cosmetics
On April 18, 2023, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) released one test method for determining 29 aromatic amines in hair dyes, including three specific purpose ingredients and 26 prohibited ingredients. The method’s details and the complete list of involved ingredients can be found here.
🇪🇺European Union
EU SCCS Consults on Opinion as to Silver Zinc Zeolite
On April 4, 2023, EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released its opinion on Silver Zinc Zeolite for public consultation. Based on all available information, SCCS concludes in the opinion that when functioning as a preservative in spray deodorant and powder foundation, Silver Zinc Zeolite (incorporating a maximum silver content of 2.5%) is safe at the proposed concentration of 1%. (Read more)
EU SCCS Consults on Opinion About Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes, and Hydrated Forms of 19 Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano)
On April 24, 2023, EU SCCS published the preliminary opinion on using Fullerenes, Hydroxylated Fullerenes, and hydrated forms of 19 Hydroxylated Fullerenes (nano) in cosmetics. Due to the uncertainties and data gaps regarding physicochemical, toxicokinetic and toxicological aspects, SCCS cannot conclude the safety of these ingredients. However, SCCS expresses concerns overusing hydrated forms of 19 Hydroxylated Fullerenes and Hydroxylated Fullerenes in cosmetics due to their potential genotoxicity. (Read more)
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