China published notification on optimizing cosmetic record filling procedure

On 18^th Jan. 2023, National Medical Products Administration of China (NMPA) published a notification on simplifying normal cosmetic products tests requirement for record filling procedure. This notification measure is enforced from the date of publication. 

According to the notification, those normal cosmetic products which adopt inspection as quality control measures and the production process has been included in the daily supervision of Provincial Medical Products Departments, the inspection report issued by the cosmetics filing party or the entrusted manufacturer that conducts self-inspection in accordance with the relevant requirements of the cosmetics technical specification can be submitted. Except for one of the following situations: 

• The product claims to be used by infants and children.
• The product uses new cosmetic raw materials that are still under safety monitoring.
• The product claims to have effects such as acne removal, nourishment, repair, anti-wrinkle, dandruff removal, and deodorization.
• Other situations where the product may have relatively high safety risks.

When submitting a self-inspection report when the product is filed, the filing party should also submit a statement of the corresponding inspection capabilities for the cosmetics filing inspection stipulated in the "Cosmetics Registration and Filing Inspection Work Specification", and provide the corresponding inspection personnel, equipment, facilities, and site environment for self-inspection.

For more China REACH and cosmetic compliance information, please contact GPC via compliance@gpcregulatory.cn.