EU Amends Cosmetic Ingredient Use Requirements: 14 Newly Prohibited Ingredients and 2 Newly Restricted Ingredients

Early this year, the EU launched a public consultation on a draft Commission Regulation concerning using CMR substances (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction) in cosmetics. On September 16, 2022, the EU introduced the finalized version of this Regulation. According to the Regulation, the adopted amendments will apply to all Member States from December 17, 2022. EU to Restrict the Use of Methyl-N-Methyl Anthranilate On February 1, 2022, the EU released an amendment to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Cosmetics Regulation), in which Methyl-N-methyl anthranilate (M-N-MA) (CAS No 85-91-6) was newly included in the restricted ingredients list with use restriction: The amendment is scheduled to come into effect from February 21, 2022. Products containing M-N-MA and not complying with these conditions shall not be placed on the Union market from August 21, 2022 and not be made available on the Union market from November 21, 2022. EU to Adopt Amendments Concerning CMR Substances [Read more at…

Oct. 17th, 2022

Cosmetic Ingredient : China Relaxes the Requirements for Cosmetics Ingredient Safety Information Submission

In addition to ingredient suppliers, cosmetic registrants, notifiers and domestic responsible person are now allowed to fill in and submit ingredient safety information documents by themselves on the premise of obtaining authorization from ingredient suppliers. 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 the submission of cosmetic ingredients safety information, which requires that: Starting from Jan. 1, 2022, for newly registered and notified cosmetics, the applicant shall provide safety information (ingredient safety information documents, namely Annex 14 of the Provisions, or the ingredient submission code) of preservative, sunscreen, colourant, hair dye, as well as freckle removing and whitening ingredients; Starting from Jan. 1, 2023, for newly registered and notified cosmetics, the applicant shall provide safety information on all ingredients. For cosmetics previously registered or notified, registrants or notifiers shall supplement the safety information…

Oct. 10th, 2022

September 2022: Global Cosmetic Regulatory Updates

This is a collection of global cosmetic regulatory updates, including cosmetic regulations in China, the EU etc. 🇨🇳China China Conducts Another Round of Public Consultation on Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics To reinforce cosmetic safety surveillance, China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) announced on September 2, 2022, to solicit public comments on the formulation and revision suggestions of the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics until September 15, 2022. (Read more) New Cosmetics Supplementary Testing Method: China NMPA Stipulates Determination Method of Eight Prohibited Antifungal Agents On September 13, 2022, China NMPA released a new cosmetics supplementary testing method, BJH 202202 Determination of Eight Components Including Elubiol in Cosmetics, which specifies the determination method of eight prohibited ingredients. (Read more) China Implements the Electronic Registration Certificate System for Cosmetics from October 1, 2022 On August 19, 2022, China NMPA announced that the electronic registration certificate system for cosmetics would be officially implemented…

Oct. 09th, 2022

New Cosmetics Supplementary Testing Method: China NMPA Stipulates Eight Prohibited Antifungal Agents

The new cosmetic supplementary testing method applies to eight prohibited antifungal agents such as Elubiol and Ornidazole in cream, lotion, and liquid (water) skin cosmetics. Up to now, China has approved four cosmetics supplementary testing methods. On September 13, 2022, China NMPA released a new cosmetics supplementary testing method, BJH 202202 Determination of Eight Components Including Elubiol in Cosmetics, which specifies the determination method of the following eight prohibited ingredients. Eight Prohibited Antifungal Agents Elubiol (67914-69-6) 5-Nitrobenzimidazole (94-52-0) 5-Chloro-1-methyl-4-nitroimidazole (4897-25-0) Ornidazole (16773-42-5) Tinidazole (19387-91-8) Ipronidazole (14885-29-1) Ronidazole (7681-76-7) 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Hydroxymethyl-5-Nitroimidazole (4812-40-2) The eight antifungal agents are mainly used in the medical field but are not allowed to be used in cosmetics. The new method is applicable for the determination of these ingredients in the cream, lotion, and liquid (water) skin cosmetics. Cosmetic Supplementary Testing Methods Since the Working Rules for Management of Cosmetic Supplementary Testing Methods came into effect in July 2021, China NMPA…

Sep. 30th, 2022

FAQs | Questions on Cosmetic Labelling Clarified by China NMPA

1) Concepts, terms and expressions related to the manufacturer but without clear definition in regulations and uniform understanding among the public, such as \”supervised by…\”, \”presented by…\”, \”brand authorized by…\”, and other trademarks not included in the product trade name are prohibited from labelling; 2) Extremely trace antioxidants, preservatives, stabilizers, etc. can be exempted from labelling if they are added to the ingredient to ensure the ingredient quality; 3) The product executive standard number generated by the NMPA registration and notification system is the same as the registration license or notification certificate number. On July 20, 2022, China NMPA issued an announcement, answering four FAQs about cosmetic labelling. 🆀: What are the specific requirements for the text used in the Chinese labelling of cosmetics? 🅰: Cosmetics sold in China shall have Chinese labelling, in which standardized Chinese characters shall be used. If other texts or symbols are used in the…

Sep. 23rd, 2022

Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2022: China Conducts Another Round of Consultation

To reinforce cosmetic safety surveillance, China NIFDC announced on September 2, 2022, to solicit public comments on the formulation and revision suggestions of the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics until September 15, 2022. Local Medical Product Administrations and inspection departments, cosmetic associations, cosmetic enterprises, and research institutions are all welcome to submit suggestions, which should cover the revision type, aim and applied scope, the current conditions at home and abroad, etc. Relevant materials such as scientific literature and reports can be submitted to hzpbwh@nifdc.org.cn with suggestions. For the Standards, read here: Breaking! China to Release the Safety and Technical Standard for Cosmetics 2022 (STSC 2022) [Read more at ChemLinked] Contact Us We are devoted to providing professional global market access consultations and customized regulatory compliance services for cosmetic companies. If you need any help with China cosmetic regulations, please feel free to contact us. Tel: +86-571-87103817 Email: customer@reach24h.com News Resource:…

Sep. 13th, 2022

Cosmetic Registration: China to Implement the Electronic Registration Certificate System for Cosmetics from October 1, 2022

Starting from October 1, 2022, electronic registration certificates will be issued for special cosmetics and new cosmetic ingredients approved for registration, as well as special cosmetics approved for registration certificate change and renewal. On August 19, 2022, China NMPA issued an announcement stating that the electronic registration certificate system for cosmetics would be officially implemented from October 1, 2022. Key Points of the Announcement This reform applies to special cosmetics and new cosmetic ingredients approved for registration, as well as special cosmetics approved for registration certificate change and renewal; The previously issued paper registration certificate will remain valid during its validity period. However, it should be noted that from October 1, cosmetic registrants or domestic responsible persons of the special cosmetics that have been approved to change the registration certificate shall, in accordance with the Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Registration and Notification, the Provisions for Management of Cosmetic Registration and Notification Dossiers, etc., return…

Sep. 08th, 2022

August 2022: Global Cosmetic Regulatory Updates

This is a collection of global cosmetic regulatory updates, including cosmetic ingredient notification/registration in China, cosmetic product notification/registration in China, cosmetic product compliance in the EU etc. 🇨🇳China Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Information Submission: China NMPA Officials Clarify Most Concerned Issues On July 28, 2022, the Department of Cosmetics Regulation of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) convened provincial medical products administrations (MPAs), National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC), NMPA Information Center, and China Association of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI), holding a video symposium with industry associations. At the symposium, NMPA systematically analyzed the situation of ingredient safety information submission, and clarified some recent concerns of the industry. (Read more) China NMPA Approves Six New Cosmetic Ingredients In August, China NMPA updated the notification information of six new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs). The basic information about these new NCIs is as follows: 1) TMP Lauryl Dimethicone (CAS: 1961223-88-0), notified on…

Sep. 07th, 2022

Cosmetics Regulation: EU Amends the Use Requirements for 2 UV Filters

On July 7, 2022, in a published official journal, the EU updated the use requirements for two UV filters in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Cosmetics Regulation), Benzophenone-3 (CAS No. 131-57-7) and Octocrylene (CAS No. 6197-30-4). The new amendments entered into force on July 28, 2022. Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene are UV filters currently allowed for use in cosmetic products, and included in the List of Permitted UV Filters of the Cosmetics Regulation. In light of concerns related to their potential disrupting properties, the EU Commission requested the Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) to carry out safety assessments for both substances. According to the SCCS\’s opinions on Benzophenone-3 and Octocrylene, there is a potential risk to human health arising from their use in cosmetics at the concentrations currently allowed. Therefore, the use requirements for these two substances in the Cosmetics Regulation shall be amended accordingly. Read the detailed amendments at ChemLinked. Reference Links Free Webinar: Similarities and Differences Between ASEAN and European Cosmetic…

Sep. 01st, 2022

China\’s First Clean Beauty Standard Released

On July 10, 2022, the Guangdong Cosmetics Association released the first clean beauty standard. Based on the concepts of openness, transparency, and traceability, clean beauty should be responsible for human health and safety as well as sustainable development, treat animals kindly, and take social responsibility. The stakeholders shall strictly control the risks arising from design, production, packaging, storage, transportation, use, and other stages. On July 10, 2022, the Guangdong Cosmetics Association released a new group standard, \”T/GDCA 011-2022 Cosmetics—General Principle of Clean Beauty\”, which specifies clean beauty’s terms and definitions, basic principles, design, production, packaging, storage, use, recycling, and other requirements. This is the first standard specifically for clean beauty in China\’s cosmetics industry and will be implemented on August 8, 2022. It is worth noting that group standards refer to a series of voluntary standards established and/or adopted by professional associations or bodies, often prior to the formulation of…

Aug. 24th, 2022
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