Some 11,000 attendees were pre-registered to attend in-cosmetics Global 2023 from 28-30 March 2023. REACH24H again attended this international fair and spoke in several sessions to spotlight both market and regulatory trends.

BARCELONA, 11 April 2023 – REACH24H, the leading regulatory consulting agency, was invited to in-cosmetics Global 2023 to not only share market insights but also regulatory updates in the Chinese cosmetics market.

In-Depth Interpretation of CSAR and Regulatory Trends in China

Asia has been being one of the world’s biggest markets including cosmetics. Recently Asian cosmetic market has undergone many changes, and the regulatory landscapes are changing along.

China’s long-awaited overarching regulation, the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), has finally been finalized. It is imperative for those targeting the Chinese beauty market to understand the main guidelines of CSAR, the driving forces behind these changes, and the immediate impact of this new regulation. Being well-informed about CSAR has never been more critical.

General Manager of REACH24H Korea, Seongmin(Mike) Sohn provided attendees with an in-depth interpretation of CSAR and regulatory trends in China, offering valuable insight to those looking to advance into the Chinese market. Additionally, he gave advice on compliance issues ranging from cosmetic ingredients to finished products.

Mike emphasized that China CSAR has been implemented to modernize China’s old cosmetics regulation based on global regulatory harmonization. The biggest part addressed during the session was ingredient submission codes. For existing cosmetic ingredients (ECI), manufacturers must prepare safety information and related documents for the ingredients and transmit them to downstream cosmetic companies. For high-risk ECIs, they must also be submitted to Chinese authorities when registering finished products in China. He has also shared the latest announcement by NMPA, China’s cosmetic regulatory body, which has delayed the submission deadline to the end of 2023, originally set for April 2023.

Moreover, thanks to the new application of NCI, more new ingredients can be introduced to China market compared to the old version of the regulation. In fact, since the new implementation of NCI regulation in May 2021, more than 60 new ingredients have been notified ready for the market. During the presentation, Mike emphasized that it is essential to know that NCI notification is more possible than ever, but companies should choose the suitable strategy and agency based on in-depth experience.

In addition to ingredients, efficacy data submission per claim, product labeling revision, full-version safety assessment, and other essential contents have been introduced.

Customized Advice on Regulatory Compliance at REACH24H’s Booth

REACH24H’s booth was a hub for brand founders, manufacturers, and suppliers who were interested in specific regulatory affairs. Experts from REACH24H Consulting Group communicated with them and provided customized advice on regulatory compliance, offering valuable suggestions and guidelines.

During the on-site consulting, China cosmetic ingredients, chemical regulations, finished product registration, toothpaste, Responsible Person (RP) service, and food regulation compliance strategy were provided, as well as Korean cosmetics, food, quasi-drug import service with regulatory compliance, product registration, and latest Korea chemical regulations such as K-REACH, K-BPR, and K-OSHA (MSDS), and even extensive application measures for China REACH, EU REACH and US TSCA. As a result, more than 50 global clients have visited REACH24H’s booth for detailed solutions that they are now facing in the region.

REACH24H Korea’s Booth AN74 at in-cosmetics Global 2023

“REACH24H Consulting Group is committed to providing clients with up-to-date regulatory information and customized care with practical solutions. We are delighted to continue an extensive collaboration with the in-cosmetics series, especially in the 2023 Global show, and already looking forward to participating in in-cosmetics Korea which will be held in Seoul this coming July,” said Mike Sohn.

How REACH24H Can Help

As the Asian cosmetics market continues to evolve, staying up-to-date with regulatory changes is essential. By collaborating with experts at REACH24H and its regulatory platform CHEMLINKED, companies can ensure that they comply with regulatory requirements and advance their products in the global market. REACH24H provides one-stop services for local market penetration strategies, from market research to professional regulatory compliance, product import, and marketing services for cosmetics, industrial chemicals, agrochemicals & biocides, food & food contact materials, and pharmaceuticals.

REACH24H’s successful participation at in-cosmetics Global 2023 highlights the company’s commitment to sharing its regulatory and market expertise with the global cosmetics industry. As the industry continues to evolve and sustainability becomes an increasingly vital concern, REACH24H will constantly share valuable experiences to navigate the industry to face the upcoming global regulatory challenges.

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In-Cosmetics Global 2023: REACH24H Takes the Lead in Addressing Cosmetic Sustainability Trends