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 relevant…

Aug. 24th, 2022

Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Information Submission: China NMPA Officials Clarify Most Concerned Issues

During NMPA’s symposium with industry associations, NMPA officials clarified that the purpose of ingredient safety information submission is to track and monitor problematic ingredients and products containing them, expressed the necessity to strengthen the information security management of the Submission Platform, and emphasized the responsibilities of registrants and notifiers. Background The Provisions for Management of Cosmetic Registration and Notification Dossiers, one of the significant subsidiary regulations of the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), puts forward relevant provisions on the submission of cosmetic ingredients safety information, which requires that: Starting from January 1, 2022, the newly registered and notified cosmetics shall provide safety information (ingredient safety information documents or the ingredient submission code) of preservative, sunscreen, colorant, hair dye, as well as freckle removing and whitening ingredients; Starting from January 1, 2023, when applying for product registration or notification, registrants/notifiers shall provide safety information on all ingredients. For cosmetics previously registered or notified,…

Aug. 10th, 2022

Cosmetic Regulatory Updates in China | July 2022 

China NIFDC Consults on Three Test Methods for 72 Cosmetic Ingredients, Fragrance Components and Prohibited Colorants Included On July 8, 2022, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) launched a public consultation on three draft testing methods for 72 cosmetic ingredients, including 40 fragrance components, 24 prohibited colourants, and 8 hair perming agents. Cosmetic stakeholders can send suggestions to hzpbwh@nifdc.org.cn before July 31, 2022. (Read more) China Fines 2 Notifiers for Failing to Upload Cosmetic Efficacy Evaluation Summary Two general cosmetic enterprises were warned and fined 10,000 yuan respectively for failing to upload the cosmetic efficacy evaluation summary. The supervision and inspection of enterprises’ implementation status of the new regulation have begun. (Read more) Provisions on Personalized Cosmetics in Shanghai Pudong is Coming into Effect On June 22, 2022, the draft of Several Provisions on the Innovative Development of Cosmetics Industry in Shanghai Pudong New Area (Provisions) was…

Aug. 05th, 2022

Shanghai Pudong: Coming Era of Cosmetics Personalization

The Provisions encourage enterprises to accurately develop general cosmetics that meet the individual needs of consumers, allow notifiers in Shanghai to set up business premises to provide consumers with personalized services, optimize the customs clearance for imported cosmetics, and provide ingredient supply and quality management services for enterprises in Pudong New Area, etc. On June 22, 2022, the draft of Several Provisions on the Innovative Development of Cosmetics Industry in Shanghai Pudong New Area (Provisions) was deliberated in the 41st Session of the Standing Committee of the 15th Shanghai Municipal People\’s Congress. After a two-week commenting period, the finalized Provisions were issued on July 21 and will take effect on August 1, 2022. The Provisions has 24 articles and mainly includes four aspects: improving the management system, cultivating new models and new formats, promoting the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, and solving the bottleneck in the cosmetics industry. The Provisions apply to cosmetic enterprises in Pudong New Area. The…

Jul. 28th, 2022

China Fines 2 Notifiers for Failing to Upload Cosmetic Efficacy Evaluation Summary

Two general cosmetic enterprises were warned and fined 10,000 yuan respectively for failing to upload the cosmetic efficacy evaluation summary. The supervision and inspection of enterprises\’ implementation status of the new regulation have begun. Background In Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), National Medical Products   Administration (NMPA) specifies that cosmetic\’s efficacy claims shall be supported by sufficient scientific basis, and requires enterprises to publicize the summary of cosmetic efficacy evaluation. Later on Apr. 9, 2021, NMPA issued the finalized Standards for Cosmetic Efficacy Claim Evaluation, rolling out a detailed plan to standardize and guide the evaluation of cosmetic efficacy claims. On Jul. 6, 2022, China Tianjin Medical Products Administration (MPA) released two administrative penalties. Two general cosmetic enterprises were warned and fined 10,000 yuan respectively for failing to upload the cosmetic efficacy evaluation summary to the general cosmetic notification information management system. It is worth noting that one of the enterprises has…

Jul. 20th, 2022

China Fines 2 Notifiers for Failing to Upload Cosmetic Efficacy Evaluation Summary

Two general cosmetic enterprises were warned and fined 10,000 yuan respectively for failing to upload the cosmetic efficacy evaluation summary. The supervision and inspection of enterprises\’ implementation status of the new regulation have begun. Background In Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), National Medical Products   Administration (NMPA) specifies that cosmetic\’s efficacy claims shall be supported by sufficient scientific basis, and requires enterprises to publicize the summary of cosmetic efficacy evaluation. Later on Apr. 9, 2021, NMPA issued the finalized Standards for Cosmetic Efficacy Claim Evaluation, rolling out a detailed plan to standardize and guide the evaluation of cosmetic efficacy claims. On Jul. 6, 2022, China Tianjin Medical Products Administration (MPA) released two administrative penalties. 1,2 Two general cosmetic enterprises were warned and fined 10,000 yuan respectively for failing to upload the cosmetic efficacy evaluation summary to the general cosmetic notification information management system. It is worth noting that one of the enterprises has actually…

Jul. 20th, 2022

China NIFDC Consults on Three Test Methods for 72 Cosmetic Ingredients, Fragrance Components and Prohibited Colorants Included

On July 8, 2022, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) launched public consultation on three draft testing methods for 72 cosmetic ingredients, including 40 fragrance components, 24 prohibited colorants, and 8 hair perming agents. Cosmetic stakeholders can send suggestions to hzpbwh@nifdc.org.cn before July 31, 2022. 1. Determination of Ethyl Acrylate and Other 39 Kinds of Components in Cosmetics Regarding the determination of fragrance components, China has set national standards such as \”GB/T 24800.9-2009 Determination of Citral, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Anise Alcohol, Cinammal and Courmarin in Cosmetics by Gas Chromatography Method\” and \”GB/T 24800.10-2009 Determination of 19 Flavors in Cosmetics by Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry Method\”. However, it is found that these standards cannot fully meet the testing demand in practice, therefore this new method is developed. This method aims to provide guidance for the identification and content determination of 40 fragrance components (see Table 1 below) in the perfume, powder, cream, emulsion, wax-based and liquid water-based cosmetics…

Jul. 18th, 2022

China NIFDC Consults on Three Test Methods for 72 Cosmetic Ingredients, Fragrance Components and Prohibited Colorants Included

On July 8, 2022, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) launched public consultation on three draft testing methods for 72 cosmetic ingredients, including 40 fragrance components, 24 prohibited colorants, and 8 hair perming agents. Cosmetic stakeholders can send suggestions to hzpbwh@nifdc.org.cn before July 31, 2022. 1. Determination of Ethyl Acrylate and Other 39 Kinds of Components in Cosmetics Regarding the determination of fragrance components, China has set national standards such as \”GB/T 24800.9-2009 Determination of Citral, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Anise Alcohol, Cinammal and Courmarin in Cosmetics by Gas Chromatography Method\” and \”GB/T 24800.10-2009 Determination of 19 Flavors in Cosmetics by Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry Method\”. However, it is found that these standards cannot fully meet the testing demand in practice, therefore this new method is developed. This method aims to provide guidance for the identification and content determination of 40 fragrance components (see Table 1 below) in the perfume, powder, cream, emulsion, wax-based and liquid water-based cosmetics…

Jul. 18th, 2022

China NIFDC Consults on Three Test Methods for 72 Cosmetic Ingredients, Fragrance Components and Prohibited Colorants Included

On July 8, 2022, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) launched public consultation on three draft testing methods for 72 cosmetic ingredients, including 40 fragrance components, 24 prohibited colorants, and 8 hair perming agents. Cosmetic stakeholders can send suggestions to hzpbwh@nifdc.org.cn before July 31, 2022. 1. Determination of Ethyl Acrylate and Other 39 Kinds of Components in Cosmetics Regarding the determination of fragrance components, China has set national standards such as \”GB/T 24800.9-2009 Determination of Citral, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Anise Alcohol, Cinammal and Courmarin in Cosmetics by Gas Chromatography Method\” and \”GB/T 24800.10-2009 Determination of 19 Flavors in Cosmetics by Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry Method\”. However, it is found that these standards cannot fully meet the testing demand in practice, therefore this new method is developed. This method aims to provide guidance for the identification and content determination of 40 fragrance components (see Table 1 below) in the perfume, powder, cream, emulsion, wax-based and liquid water-based cosmetics…

Jul. 18th, 2022

REACH24H Participates in Setting Efficacy Test Standards for China’s Cosmetics Industry

HANGZHOU, July 14, 2022 – The Seven Efficacy Test Methods for Anti Wrinkle, Firming, Moisturizing, Oil Control, Repairing, Nourishing and Soothing of Cosmetics (T/CAB 0152-2022) (hereinafter referred to as “the Methods”) was officially published by China Industry-University-Research Institute Collaboration Association and came into effect on June 24, 2022. REACH24H Consulting Group has participated in the drafting process as one of the thirteen qualified and competent institutions and companies, collaboratively making the Methods scientific and applicable. Seven Efficacy Test Methods for Anti Wrinkle, Firming, Moisturizing, Oil Control, Repairing, Nourishing and Soothing of Cosmetics (T/CAB 0152-2022) REACH24H Contributes Expertise and Experience to the Industry As one of the competent supporters, REACH24H has devoted efforts to studying and sorting out key points of the European Group on Efficacy Measurement and Evaluation of Cosmetics and Other Topical Products (EEMCO guidance) and researched the differences between Japanese and Korean test methods for cosmetics’ efficacy. All…

Jul. 14th, 2022
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