Updates on Cosmetic Regulations in China | June 2022

China NMPA Implements the Finalized Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics On July 1, 2022, China implemented the finalized Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics. The Practices stipulates the qualification requirements and duties of the person in charge of quality and safety, ensures the traceability of the product from production to market, refines the requirements for sample retention, further clarifies the requirements for entrusted production, etc.Starting from July 1, 2022, cosmetics registrants, notifiers, and entrusted production enterprises (including cosmetic enterprises that only engage in the preparation of semi-finished products, and toothpaste enterprises) shall organize the cosmetic production in accordance with the Practices. (Read More) China to Issue New Regulations for Cosmetic Sampling Testing On June 24, 2022, the second draft of Measures for the Management of Cosmetic Sampling Testing (Measures) was released for public consultation. Any suggestions can be sent to hzpjgc@nmpa.gov.cn before July 14. The Measures spells out the requirements and procedures for sampling testing, and…

Jul. 06th, 2022

China NMPA Implements the Finalized Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics

In September 2020 and 2021, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released the first and the second draft of Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics (hereinafter referred to as “Practices”). After two rounds of public consultation, on January 7, 2022, NMPA released the finalized Practices and implemented it on July 1, 2022. 1 Starting from July 1, 2022, cosmetics registrants, notifiers, and entrusted production enterprises (including cosmetic enterprises that only engage in the preparation of semi-finished products, and toothpaste enterprises) shall organize the cosmetic production in accordance with the Practices; For enterprises that have obtained production licenses before July 1, 2022, if their facilities, equipment, etc., shall be upgraded according to the Practices, the upgrading and reconstruction shall be completed before July 1, 2023. Main Contents The Practices are divided into nine chapters with two annexes, covering all aspects of cosmetic production and quality control such as ingredients, personnel, equipment, sanitation, inspection, packaging, storage, transportation, sales and recall. The promulgation of the Practices indicates that cosmetics production…

Jul. 05th, 2022

China Modifies Declaration Requirements for Imported Cosmetics

On June 20, 2022, the General Administration of Customs, P.R. China (GACC) released an announcement modifying the declaration requirements for some imported cosmetics. When the consignee of imported cosmetics and their agents declare cosmetics whose HS code starts with 3303 and 3304, they should fill the product quantity in the customs declaration form according to the following requirements. Applicable Products The Content Calculation Method or Specification Labeled on the Package Filling Product Quantity in the First Legal Unit of Measurement (kg) Filling Product Quantity in the Second Legal Unit of Measurement (pc) 33030000: Perfumes and toilet water 33041000: Lip make-up preparations 33042000: Eye make-up preparations 33043000: Manicure or pedicure preparations 33049100: Make-up or skin care powders, whether or not compressed 33049900: Other make-up or skin care preparations The content is calculated by weight Fill in according to the net content of the product, that is, the weight of the liquid/lotion/cream/powder part….

Jun. 28th, 2022

China NIFDC Takes Measures on Cosmetics Regulatory Compliance Due to COVID-19

As the COVID-19 resurges repeatedly, cosmetics registrants and notifiers are confronted with practical difficulties when fulfilling the requirements for registration and notification. To help cosmetic enterprises withstand the impact of the COVID-19, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) introduced temporary measures for cosmetics registration and notification on June 2, 2022.   Incompleteness-tolerant Policy Is Adopted for Cosmetics Registration and Notification For some cosmetics registrants and notifiers who are unable to provide complete dossiers, the acceptance departments can implement a temporary incompleteness-tolerant policy. Under this policy, the registrant and notifier are allowed to submit the electronic copies or photocopies first, and supplement the original copy of relevant dossiers after the lockdown ends. Detailed requirements are on ChemLinked. After receiving the application documents for incompleteness tolerance, the cosmetic technical review department will set a deadline for the registrant and notifier to provide the missing dossiers. If the registrant, notifier,…

Jun. 15th, 2022

FAQs | Questions About Cosmetic Classification Code Clarified by Beijing Municipal MPA

On June 9, 2022, the Cosmetics Evaluation and Inspection Center of Beijing Municipal Medical Products Administration (MPA) released several FAQs pertaining to the cosmetics classification code in the Notification Application Form to help companies distinguish some confusing concepts and thereby avoid notification failures.   🆀: How to fill in the classification code in the Notification Application Form? According to Paragraph 2 of Article 27 of the Provisions for Management of Cosmetic Registration and Notification Dossiers, the registrant and notifier shall determine the product category and the corresponding product classification code per the provisions of Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) and Cosmetic Classification Rules and Catalogs (the Catalog). Where the special cosmetic efficacy claim is involved, it shall be registered as special cosmetics. In addition, according to Article 10 of the Catalog, cosmetics containing two or more independent formulas that must be used together or whose packaging container cannot be…

Jun. 15th, 2022

Updates on Cosmetic Regulations in China | May 2022

China\’s E-Commerce Giant JD.com Launches Quality Certification Label for Cosmetics On April 29, 2022, China\’s leading e-commerce platform JD.com issued two new platform rules: the Quality Standards for Quality Certification of Lotion and Cream Cosmetics and the Quality Standards for Quality Certification of Essence Cosmetics. The two standards specify the terms and definitions, determination criterion, and quality certification rules for the quality certification of essence products as well as lotion and cream products, respectively. Both standards came into force on May 6, 2022. (Read More)   CBEC Focus: Tmall Global Urges Merchants to Rectify Non-compliant Cosmetic Claims According to Chinese beauty industry media, Ju Meili, Tmall Global held a training session for cosmetic merchants on the platform in April. The theme is to require merchants to check and rectify non-compliant efficacy claims of cosmetics. Specifically, for cosmetics sold on Tmall Global, the promotion and claims on the product page should: comply with the Chinese Advertising…

Jun. 10th, 2022

China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates | April 2022

China NMPA Answers the Key Questions on Cosmetic Annual Report Submission and Dossiers Supplementation On April 8, 2022, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released a collection of FAQs, giving further interpretation on the submission of the annual report and supplementary documents of notified cosmetics to help cosmetic stakeholders better comply with the new regulatory requirements. Annual report for general cosmetics Starting from January 1, 2022, the annual report system has been implemented for all general cosmetics notified through both the previous and the new cosmetic registration and notification information management platforms. Notifiers shall submit the annual report of general cosmetics notified over one year through the new platform from January 1 to March 31 of each year. For notified products that fail to submit the annual report within the required time limit, the regulatory authorities will order rectification within a time limit. If the rectification fails to be made as…

May. 09th, 2022

China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates | April 2022

China NMPA Answers the Key Questions on Cosmetic Annual Report Submission and Dossiers Supplementation On April 8, 2022, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released a collection of FAQs, giving further interpretation on the submission of the annual report and supplementary documents of notified cosmetics to help cosmetic stakeholders better comply with the new regulatory requirements. China Drafts the Technical Guidelines for Children Cosmetics On Apr. 11, 2022, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released the draft of Technical Guidelines for Children Cosmetics (\”the draft Guidelines\”) for public consultation. The draft Guidelines clarifies the specific requirements for safety assessment, products designed for the Chinese market, and children sunscreens. It also puts forward more stringent requirements for ingredient use, labeling, claims, etc. Once implemented, the Guidelines will provide technical guidance for the registrant, notifier, and Chinese domestic responsible person when applying for registration and notification of children cosmetics. The Guidelines will also serve as the basis for the competent authorities\’ technical review…

May. 09th, 2022

China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates | April 2022

China NMPA Answers the Key Questions on Cosmetic Annual Report Submission and Dossiers Supplementation On April 8, 2022, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released a collection of FAQs, giving further interpretation on the submission of the annual report and supplementary documents of notified cosmetics to help cosmetic stakeholders better comply with the new regulatory requirements. Annual report for general cosmetics Starting from January 1, 2022, the annual report system has been implemented for all general cosmetics notified through both the previous and the new cosmetic registration and notification information management platforms. Notifiers shall submit the annual report of general cosmetics notified over one year through the new platform from January 1 to March 31 of each year. For notified products that fail to submit the annual report within the required time limit, the regulatory authorities will order rectification within a time limit. If the rectification fails to be made as…

May. 09th, 2022

Cosmetic Regulatory Updates in China | April 2022

China NMPA Answers the Key Questions on Cosmetic Annual Report Submission and Dossiers Supplementation On April 8, 2022, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released a collection of FAQs, giving further interpretation on the submission of the annual report and supplementary documents of notified cosmetics to help cosmetic stakeholders better comply with the new regulatory requirements. China Drafts the Technical Guidelines for Children Cosmetics On Apr. 11, 2022, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released the draft of Technical Guidelines for Children Cosmetics (\”the draft Guidelines\”) for public consultation. The draft Guidelines clarifies the specific requirements for safety assessment, products designed for the Chinese market, and children sunscreens. It also puts forward more stringent requirements for ingredient use, labeling, claims, etc. Once implemented, the Guidelines will provide technical guidance for the registrant, notifier, and Chinese domestic responsible person when applying for registration and notification of children cosmetics. The Guidelines will also serve as the basis for the competent authorities\’ technical review…

May. 09th, 2022
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