China published notification on optimizing cosmetic record filling procedure

On 18th 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...

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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...

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China released supplementary tests for six hazardous chemicals in cosmetics

On 23 and 26 Dec. 2022, National Medical and Pharmaceutical Administration of China (NMPA) released two tests, BJH 202204 and BJH 202205, to detect six hazardous chemicals in cosmetic products. Both...

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A new supplementary testing method for 16alpha-hydroxiprednisolone in cosmetics issued by NMPA in China

On 23 November 2022, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China released a new supplementary test method ‘BHJ 202203 Determination of 16alpha-hydroxiprednisolone in Cosmetics’. The test specifies the qualitative and...

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Alibaba published cosmetic product compliance rules

According to latest Chinese cosmetic regulation, Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Rules (CSAR), cosmetic products can be exempted from registration obligation if they are sold via cross-border e-commerce platform. However, e-commerce platforms...

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China consults on GHS labelling standard

Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) published a plan about making a national mandatory standard -- Regulations on the Preparation of Chemical Safety Labels. They are...

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China consults on draft Cosmetic Safety and Techinical Standards

On 2nd Sep. 2022, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control of China (NIFDC) published a notification calling for public and indutry opinions on draft new China Cosmetic Safety and Techinical...

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China new standard for skin disinfection will come into force from 1stNovember 2022

State Administration for Market Regulation of China (SAMR) and National Standardization Administration of China (NSA) issued the final version of national skin disinfection standard – General Requirements for Skin Disinfectant GB...

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China seeks public comments on chemicals that should be assessed for environmental risks with priority

To implement ‘New Pollutant Management Action Plan’, on July 20, MEE (Ministry of Environment and Ecology of China) published a notice regarding public comments on chemicals that should be assessed of...

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China NMPA published the notification for cosmetic digital certificate

On August 19, 2022, National Medical Products Administration of China (NMPA) published a notification announcing that cosmetic digital certificate will be formally implemented. This notification was made based on the rules...

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