China published final rules on Sampling and Testing of cosmetics

On 12 Jan. 2023, National Medical Products Administration of China (NMPA) published the final Measures for the Administration of Sampling and Testing of Cosmetics. This new rule will come into force from 1 Mar. 2023. 

According to the new rule, the following cosmetic products will be the key products of sampling and testing: 

(1) Children's cosmetics and special cosmetics.

(2) Cosmetics using new raw materials.

(3) Many problems are found in supervision and inspection, case investigation, adverse reaction monitoring, safety risk monitoring, complaints and reporting, and public opinion monitoring process.

(4) The unqualified rate of previous sampling inspections was relatively high.

(5) Those with a wide range of circulation and high frequency of use.

(6) Other products with relatively high safety risks.

But if cosmetic products meet the following situations, then it can be exempted from sampling and testing requirement: 

(1) The product is only for export.

(2) The product has been opened, damaged or contaminated, which may affect the inspection results.

(3) The remaining validity period of the product is less than 6 months, except for products with a validity period less than 6 months.

Overseas manufactures who exported their cosmetic products to China shall ask their Chinese agent to help them with the sampling and testing requirement which will be enforced from 1 Mar 2023. For more cosmetic and REACH compliance in China, please contact GPC via compliance@gpcregulatory.cn or zhengmin@cn.gpcregulatory.com.