China NMPA launched a new platform for cosmetics registration and filing

On 23rd March 2021, Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) launched a new platform for the registration and filing of cosmetics to support the implementation of ‘Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR)’ and ‘Measures for Registering and Filing Cosmetics’,

The platform will be launched in two steps. From 1st of April, the module of ‘information management system’ will be available and users can create accounts on this platform and manage their business information. From 1st of May, the module of record filing and registration of general and special cosmetics will be available. Users can then submit their applications according to NMPA’s data requirements.

In complying with the  CSAR, the platform supports both registration and record filing. For special use cosmetics and new ingredients, Applicants of those dealing with special use cosmetics and new ingredients are required to comply with registration. As for the general use of cosmetics and ingredients, applicants only need to submit record filing. These requirements are applicable to Chinese and overseas applicants.

For further information and inquiries, please contact us at compliance@gpcregulatory.com.

2021-03-31