February 2022: Global Cosmetic Regulatory Updates

This is a collection of global cosmetic regulatory updates, including cosmetic regulations in China, the EU etc. 🇨🇳China China NMPA Approves Three New Cosmetic Ingredients In February, China NMPA updated the notification status of three new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs), two of which are Hydrolyzed Alpha-Glucan Polysaccharide, and β-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide. Details of the NCI notified most recently have not been published so far. ChemLinked will provide an update once this information is released. China Issues Eight Cosmetics-related Standards in February In Jan. 2023, China issued 7 cosmetics-related standards. The basic information is as follows: In February, China issued eight cosmetics-related standards. The essential information is as follows: Release   Date Initiator Standard Name  Effective Date February 1, 2023 Beijing Daily Chemical Association Guidelines for the Design and Development of Personalized Cosmetic Requirements (Draft) / February 3, 2023 Guangdong Chamber of Daily Used Chemicals Soothing Efficacy Test of Cosmetics: In Vitro Test Method for the…

Mar. 06th, 2023

January 2022: Global Cosmetic Regulatory Updates

This is a collection of global cosmetic regulatory updates, including cosmetic regulations in China, the EU etc. 🇨🇳China China NMPA Approves Three New Cosmetic Ingredients In Jan. 2023, NMPA updated the notification information of three new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs). The basic information about these new NCIs is as follows: 1) Donkey oil, notified on Jan. 4, 2023 2) Azelamidopropyl Dimethyl Amine, notified on Jan. 4, 2023 3) Potassium Dihydroavenous Alkaloid D, notified on Jan. 6, 2023 China Issues 7 Cosmetics-related Standards in January In Jan. 2023, China issued 7 cosmetics-related standards. The basic information is as follows: Type Initiator Standard Name Release Date Effective Date Provincial Standard Hebei MPA Simultaneous Determination of Methylmercury, Ethylmercury and Inorganic Mercury in Cosmetics (Draft) Jan. 17, 2023 / Group Standard Fujian Botanical Society T/FJBS 1-2023 FuDing Gardenia Cell Liquid Jan. 1, 2023 Jan. 2, 2023 T/FJBS 2—2023 FuDing Gardenia Hydrosol Jan. 1, 2023 Jan. 2, 2023 Guangdong Beauty,…

Feb. 10th, 2023

China Issues a New Cosmetics Supplementary Testing Method: Five Imidazoline Drugs Involved

The new cosmetic supplementary testing method applies to five imidazoline drugs such as Tetrahydrozoline and Naphazoline in cream, lotion, liquid (water), gel, and wax-based cosmetics.Up to now, China has approved six cosmetic supplementary testing methods. On December 23, 2022, China NMPA released a new cosmetics supplementary testing method, BJH 202204 Determination of Five Components Including Tetrahydrozoline in Cosmetics, which specifies the qualitative and quantitative determination method of the following five prohibited ingredients. No. Ingredient Name (CAS No.) Detection Limit (μg/L) Lower Quantitative Limit (μg/L) Detection Concentration (mg/kg) Minimum Quantitative Concentration (mg/kg) 1 Tetrahydrozoline (84-22-0) 0.0016 0.005 0.08 0.25 2 Naphazoline (835-31-4) 0.0016 0.005 0.08 0.25 3 Oxymetazoline (1491-59-4) 0.0016 0.005 0.08 0.25 4 Antazoline (91-75-8) 0.0016 0.005 0.08 0.25 5 Xylometazoline (526-36-3) 0.0016 0.005 0.08 0.25 (Table 1 Five Imidazoline Drugs) The five imidazoline drugs are mainly used in the medical field but are not allowed to be used in cosmetics….

Jan. 19th, 2023

China NMPA Allows Self-Updating the Notified Ingredient Safety Information

NMPA’s general cosmetic notification information system has added a new function, which allows companies that meet specified conditions to update and maintain their notified ingredient safety information on their own, such as ingredient manufacturers and ingredient submission codes. Background The Provisions for Management of Cosmetic Registration and Notification Dossiers (the Provisions), one of the significant subsidiary regulations of the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), puts forward provisions on changing the ingredient safety information, which requires that: For a registered or notified product, if the ingredient manufacturer or ingredient quality specifications have been added or changed, and the ingredients’ content in the formula as well as the types and proportions of specific components in the ingredients have not been changed, the information of ingredient manufacturer and ingredient safety shall be updated and maintained through the registration and notification information platform. In case of any change in product safety assessment documents, the product safety assessment documents shall…

Jan. 13th, 2023

Top 10 Cosmetic Regulatory News in China | 2022

2022 was an eventful year in China\’s cosmetic sector, during which we witnessed many significant cosmetic regulation updates. Upon the end of 2022, REACH24H picked out the top 10 most important updates. China Drafts the Safety and Technical Standard for Cosmetics 2022 (STSC 2022) China Relaxes the Requirements for Cosmetics Ingredient Safety Information Submission Taiwan Region Implements a New List of Prohibited Ingredients in Cosmetics China Implements the Finalized Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics China Finalizes the Regulations for Cosmetic Adverse Reaction Monitoring China Consults on Technical Guidelines for Children\’s Cosmetics China Drafts the First Regulation on the Supervision for Cosmetics’ Online Operation China Releases the First Clean Beauty Standard China to Issue New Regulations for Cosmetic Sampling Testing China Releases the 2022 Commodity Catalog of Import and Export Wild Fauna and Flora [Read specific news at ChemLinked] Contact Us We are devoted to providing professional global market access consultations…

Jan. 06th, 2023

December 2022: Global Cosmetic Regulatory Updates

This is a collection of global cosmetic regulatory updates, including cosmetic regulations in China, the EU etc. 🇨🇳China China NMPA Approves Three New Cosmetic Ingredients In December, China NMPA updated the notification information of three new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs). The basic information about these new NCIs is as follows: 1) Donkey milk powder, notified on December 8, 2022 2) Swiftlet nest peptide, notified on December 8, 2022 3) Nicotinoyl Tetrapeptide-30, notified on December 29, 2022 (Read more) China Issues 12 Cosmetics-related Standards in December In December, China issued 12 cosmetics-related standards. The basic information is as follows: Release Date Initiator Standard Name  Effective Date December 2, 2022 China Anti-aging Promoting Association Efficacy Assessment for Skin Microecology/microbiome-modulating Cosmetics (Draft) / December 7, 2022 Zhejiang Health Products & Cosmetics Industry Association Cosmetics: General Standards of Plant Juices \”Water-free\” Formula Skin Care (Draft) / December 7, 2022 Guangdong Cosmetics Association In Vitro Evaluation Methods for Mild Efficacy of…

Jan. 04th, 2023

REACH24H Co-Hosts a Workshop with IFRA, KCII, and KFFA, Focusing on Fragrance Ingredient Safety Assessments

SEOUL, 20 December 2022 – On 15 December 2022, under the moderation of REACH24H KOREA CO., LTD (hereinafter referred to as “REACH KOREA”), a workshop on cosmetics safety assessment was collaboratively hosted by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), the Korea Cosmetic Industry Institute (KCII) and KFFA (Korea Flavor & Fragrance Association), with about 200 interested pre-registrants participating online. It has been a great opportunity for all parties to learn about international trends and the latest regulatory information on the safety of fragrances, which was initiated and promoted by REACH24H KOREA and sponsored by Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE). Seongmin (Mike) Sohn, General Manager of REACH24H KOREA, has been the moderator in the whole process, to promote better collaboration and communication. In recent years, cosmetics safety management has emerged as an important issue in major countries around the world. The related regulations and standards in the EU have also been modified,…

Dec. 20th, 2022

November 2022: Global Cosmetic Regulatory Updates

This is a collection of global cosmetic regulatory updates, including cosmetic regulations in China, the EU etc. 🇨🇳China China NMPA Approves Two New Cosmetic Ingredients In November, China NMPA updated the notification information of two new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs). The basic information of these new NCIs are as follows: 1) Cordyceps Cicadae Mycelium Extract, notified on November 4, 2022 2) Euphausia Superba Oil, notified on November 4, 2022 (Read more) China NIFDC: Advertising \”Ingredient Submission Code Obtained\” Suspected of False or Exaggerated Publicity On October 27, 2022, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released an announcement answering a question related to the generation of cosmetic ingredient submission code. It emphasizes that using terms such as \”ingredient submission code obtained\” to falsely claim that the ingredients have been approved or recognized by regulatory authorities is suspected of false or exaggerated publicity, and will be investigated and punished. (Read more) GACC Relaxes the…

Dec. 05th, 2022

October 2022: Global Cosmetic Regulatory Updates

This is a collection of global cosmetic regulatory updates, including cosmetic regulations in China, the EU etc. 🇨🇳China China Launches Cosmetic Adverse Reaction Monitoring System on October 1 On October 1, 2022, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) implemented the Measures for the Management of Cosmetic Adverse Reaction Monitoring, proposing systematic requirements for cosmetic adverse reaction monitoring. On the same day, the upgraded National Cosmetic Adverse Reaction Monitoring System was put into service. Where cosmetic registrants, notifiers, entrusted production enterprises, operators, or medical institutions find or learn any cosmetic adverse reaction, they shall submit a report through the system. (Read more) China NMPA Approves Four New Cosmetic Ingredients In October 2022, China NMPA updated the notification information of four new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs). The basic information about these new NCIs is as follows: Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide (CAS No: 287735-50-6), notified on October 9, 2022 Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate (CAS No: 1218992-20-1), notified on October 13, 2022…

Nov. 06th, 2022

China Clarifies Requirements for Completing Cosmetic Adverse Reaction Report

China National Center for Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring compiles the Guide Manual for Filling in the Cosmetic Adverse Reactions Report Form. The Guide Manual clarifies the filling-in requirements for two types of adverse reaction reports, individual cases of adverse reactions, and adverse reactions that may cause greater social impact. On October 1, 2022, with the implementation of Measures for the Management of Cosmetic Adverse Reaction Monitoring, China NMPA launched the upgraded new version of the National Cosmetic Adverse Reaction Monitoring System (hereinafter referred to as “system”) to facilitate stakeholders to submit reports. Where cosmetic registrants, notifiers, entrusted production enterprises, operators, and/or medical institutions find or learn any cosmetic adverse reaction, they shall submit a report through the adverse reaction monitoring system.Regarding the filling-in requirements for the adverse reaction report form, the Center for Drug Reevaluation, NMPA and National Center for Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring sent a Guide Manual for Filling in the Cosmetic Adverse Reaction Report…

Oct. 19th, 2022
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