China Cosmetic: NMPA Interprets the Requirements for Submitting Annual Report and Supplementary Documents of Notified Cosmetics

On April 8, 2022, China NMPA gave further interpretation on the submission of the annual report and supplementary information of notified cosmetics, so as to help cosmetic stakeholders better comply with the new regulatory requirements. Background 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 cosmetics that have been registered or notified on the previous platform, the registrants and notifiers shall submit supplementary information such as the product\’s classification code, product\’s executive standards and product\’s label sample manuscripts through the new platform before May 1, 2022. Along with the implementation of new regulatory requirements for cosmetics registration and notification, the cosmetic industry…

Apr. 20th, 2022

China Consults on Technical Guidelines for Children Cosmetics: Stricter Ingredient Use and Labeling Requirements

China’s first regulation on children\’s cosmetics, Supervision and Administration Provisions on Children Cosmetics (hereafter referred to as “Provisions”), came into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. Four months later, on Apr. 11, 2022, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control released the draft of Technical Guidelines for Children Cosmetics (hereafter referred to as “Guidelines”) for public consultation.  Any suggestions can be mailed to hzppjzx@nifdc.org.cn before Apr. 28, 2022. Main Content The Guidelines is formulated to provide technical guidance for the registrant, notifier, and Chinese domestic responsible person when applying for the registration and notification of children\’s cosmetics, as well as provide the basis for the competent authorities’ technical review of special children\’s cosmetics and post-notification review of general children cosmetics. The Guidelines consists of 7 parts and an annex: 1. Basic Requirements 2. Requirements for Product Name and Related Dossiers 3. Requirements for Product Formula and Ingredient Use 4. Requirements for Product Executive Standard 5. Labeling Requirements 6. Requirements…

Apr. 15th, 2022

China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates | March 2022

China NMPA Approves One New Cosmetic Ingredient In March 2022, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) updated the notification information of one new cosmetic ingredient (NCI). The basic information of the new NCI is as follows: INCI Name Chenopodium formosanum Extract CAS Number / Purpose of Use Skin protectant Applicable Scope All kinds of cosmetics The Maximum Concentration ≤0.7% Notifier Baiyuet Biotechnology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Children Cosmetics Logo is Not a Product Quality Certification Mark On March 7, NMPA released a popular science article to help consumers correctly understand the meaning of the children cosmetic logo, Little Golden Shield. \”Little Golden Shield\” is a symbol that distinguishes children cosmetics from adult cosmetics, disinfection products, and toys. From May 1, 2022, children cosmetics that apply for registration/notification must be labeled with the logo. For those that applied for registration/notification before May 1, 2022, the registrant/notifier shall update the label before May 1,…

Apr. 08th, 2022

Breaking! China to Release the Safety and Technical Standard for Cosmetics 2022 (STSC 2022)

On March 31, 2022, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released a draft of the Safety and Technical Standard for Cosmetics 2022 (hereinafter referred to as \”draft STSC 2022\”) for public comments. The consultation will end on April 30, 2022. Stakeholders with any suggestions can fill out the feedback form and send it back by email to hzpbwh@nifdc.org.cn before that. Along with the draft STSC 2022, the Revision Explanation and Revision Comparison Table of Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2022 (Draft for Comments) was also published. Notably, it is being translated by ChemLinked and will be available on April 13. If you also need the translation service of the full text or certain parts of the draft STSC 2022, please feel free to contact us at cosmetic@chemlinked.com. Introduction of STSC Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2015 (hereinafter referred to as \”STSC 2015\”), formulated based on the Cosmetics Hygiene Supervision Regulations issued in 1989, is the overarching technical standard…

Apr. 02nd, 2022

China New Cosmetic Ingredient Notification: The Current Situation

Starting from May 1, 2021, China has implemented a notification system for general cosmetics and low-risk new cosmetic ingredients. Under the new system, as long as companies completed the submission of dossiers online, their new cosmetic ingredients are considered as “notified” and then can be manufactured or imported. There is no longer a pre-market review on notification dossiers, instead, the basic notification information will be made public within five working days after the submission. How many new cosmetic ingredients and cosmetic products have been notified during the past months? What kind of ingredient or product information has been disclosed to the public? ChemLinked summarizes and shares the details as follows: 1. New Cosmetic Ingredients According to the NMPA\’s website, twelve new cosmetic ingredients have been publicized so far, eight are from Chinese companies and four are from overseas companies. Although twelve ingredients only, it is a huge step forward for…

Mar. 30th, 2022

China NIFDC Consults on Limitation of Benzene in Cosmetics

To strengthen the management of safety risk substances in cosmetics, on Mar. 10, 2022, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released an announcement seeking public comments on benzene (CAS No. 71-43-2) limitation requirements. According to the risk assessment results, the limit of benzene in cosmetics is proposed to be 2mg/kg. 1 Stakeholders can send suggestions to hzpbwh@nifdc.org.cn before Mar. 31, 2022. Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin, and it can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening. 2 Trace amounts of benzene introduced into cosmetics can pose a potential hazard to human health. In China, benzene is included in the List of Prohibited Ingredients Used in Cosmetics, and shall not be employed in producing cosmetic products. Previously, China did not have a limit for benzene residues in cosmetics. But in…

Mar. 22nd, 2022

FAQs from NMPA on China Cosmetic Supervision and Administration

On March 10, 2022, China NMPA issued an announcement, answering frequently asked questions about cosmetic ingredient safety information, efficacy claim evaluation and sample retention. With the aim to further standardize the supervision and administration of cosmetics, as well as to protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has sorted out the questions of great concern to the cosmetics industry, and answered them in an announcement released on March 10, 2022. 1 Q1. How to correctly submit cosmetic ingredient safety information when applying for registration or notification? A1: According to Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Registration and Notification, as well as Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2015, cosmetic registrants and notifiers shall carry out safety risk assessment on cosmetic ingredients, and submit the safety information of ingredients used in product formula during the registration and notification. With the launch of the cosmetic ingredients safety information…

Mar. 18th, 2022

Brands Authorize Factories to Register/Notify Cosmetics in China, Is It Compliant?

China Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation was officially implemented on January 1, 2021. A series of subsidiary regulations have been released continuously, making more scientific and rigorous adjustments to all aspects of the cosmetic industry. The new regulations introduced the concept of “registrant/notifier\”, the entity that obtains the registration / notification certificate. The registrant/notifier shall set up a person in charge of quality and safety, establish a production quality management system, put the product on the market, and be responsible for the product\’s quality, safety, and efficacy claims. However, the shortage of person in charge of quality and safety in China has plagued brands that entrust factories to produce cosmetics. In response to this problem, some brands choose to transfer the registration / notification right to factories that have been equipped with person in charge of quality and safety. The factories will apply for cosmetics registration/notification as the registrant/notifier instead of the brands. This…

Sep. 06th, 2021

CSAR Subsidiary Regulations: China to Implement Supervision and Administration Measures on Cosmetics Manufacture and Operation

On Aug. 2, 2021, China State Administration for Market Regulation released the finalized Supervision and Administration Measures on Cosmetics Manufacture and Operation (hereafter referred to as “Measures”), which will come into force on Jan. 1, 2022.  The Measures consists of 7 chapters with 66 provisions, detailing cosmetic manufacture and operation management. Highlights include: Optimizing production license management system; Refining and clarifying the production management requirements; Refining and clarifying the operation management requirements; Strengthening the supervisory responsibilities of the administration department. In addition, detailed requirements have been made for issues of concern, such as the responsibilities and qualification requirements for the person in charge of quality and safety, the requirements for operators in e-commerce platforms, etc. Click here to read full interpretation of China to Implement Supervision and Administration Measures on Cosmetics Manufacture and Operation If you have any questions about CSAR, free to contact us! Tel: 86(0)571-81969947 Email: customer@reach24h.com

Aug. 13th, 2021

China Introduces Transitional Arrangements Concerning the Change of Cosmetics Registration and Notification Information Management Platforms

The transitional arrangements mainly clarify matters related to the acceptance, review, and approval of cosmetic registration and notification during the transitional period between the previous and the new cosmetics registration and notification information management platforms. To ensure smooth and orderly progress of cosmetics registration and notification work during the transition period between the old and new cosmetic regulations, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released a set of transitional arrangements on May 7, 2021. 1 Specifics are as follows: The new cosmetics registration and notification information management platform (“new platform”) officially put into service on May 1, 2021. Cosmetics registrants, notifiers, and domestic responsible persons can apply for special cosmetic registration and general cosmetic notification through the new platform. As of May 1, 2021, the original cosmetics administrative licensing and notification information management system (“original platform”) no longer accepts special cosmetics registration or general cosmetics notification. ● For special cosmetics whose registration applications…

May. 19th, 2021
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