EnterCo has collected cosmetics regulatory updates in China, with sharing our activities & events.
Official Announcements & Notices
Guidelines for the Approval of Cosmetics and New Cosmetic Ingredients Registration
Source: China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC)
Publish Date: June 5, 2023
Main Content Involved
1) Guidelines for Registration and Approval of High-risk New Cosmetic Ingredients
2) Guidelines for the Approval of Registration Change of Domestic Special Cosmetics
3) Guidelines for the Approval of Initial Registration of Domestic Special Cosmetics
4) Guidelines for the Approval of Registration Renewal of Domestic Special Cosmetics
5) Guidelines for the Approval of Registration Cancellation of Domestic Special Cosmetics (Cancellation Upon Application)
6) Guidelines for the Approval of Registration Change of Imported Special Cosmetics
7) Guidelines for the Approval of Initial Registration of Imported Special Cosmetics
8) Guidelines for the Approval of Registration Renewal of Imported Special Cosmetics
9) Guidelines for the Approval of Registration Cancellation of Imported Special Cosmetics (Cancellation Upon Application)
2.中检院关于公开征求《28天重复剂量吸入毒性试验》等意见的通知(2023-06-12)
NIFDC Notice on the Proposed Update of Prohibited Cosmetic Ingredient List and Seven Test Methods
Source: China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC)
Publish Date: June 12, 2023
Main Content Involved
Five new prohibited cosmetic ingredients:
No. | Chinese Name | English Name |
|---|---|---|
1286 | 比马前列素 | Bimatoprost（CAS No. 155206-00-1） |
1287 | 拉坦前列素 | Latanoprost（CAS No. 130209-82-4） |
1288 | 他氟前列素 | Tafluprost（CAS No.209860-87-7） |
1289 | 他氟乙酰胺 | Tafluprost ethyl amide，(5Z)-7-{(1R,2R,3R,5S)-2-[(1E)-3,3-Difluoro-4-phenoxy-1-buten-1-yl]-3,5-dihydroxycyclopentyl}-N-ethyl-5-heptenamide（CAS No. 1185851-52-8） |
1290 | 曲伏前列素 | Travoprost（CAS No. 157283-68-6） |
Seven test methods
1). 28-Day Inhalation Toxicity Study
2). 90-Day Inhalation Toxicity Study
3). Extended one-generation reproductive toxicity study
4). Two-generation reproductive toxicity
5). Skin Absorption-In Vivo Method
6). Acute Inhalation Toxicity Acute Toxic Class Method
7). U937 cell line activation Test
3.市场监管总局关于实施《定量包装商品计量监督管理办法》有关情况的公告 (2023-06-19)
Source: China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)
Publish Date: June 19, 2023
Main Content Involved
For products with a net content of less than 1g, a transition period of 12 months will be granted based on the original implementation date (June 1, 2023). Goods produced or imported before the end of the transition period can be sold until the end of the shelf life.
Official Q&A
4.广州市市场监督管理局普通化妆品备案问答（四十期）(2023-06-08)
Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation Issued FAQs on General Cosmetic Filing (40th Issue)
Source: Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation
Publish Date: June 8, 2023
Main Content Involved
1) Is it necessary to check the specific claim (raw material efficacy)?
2) How to fill in the purpose of use of a specific raw material?
3) What information is required for filing when animal organ tissue and blood extracts are used as raw materials in the product formula?
4) How should cosmetic labels correctly claim the amount of added raw materials?
5) For cosmetics that claim to contain the raw material "芋螺肽Mu-conotoxin CnIIIC" on the label, what points should be noted?
5.广州市市场监督管理局普通化妆品备案问答（四十一期）(2023-06-27)
Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation Issued FAQs on General Cosmetic Filing (41st Issue)
Source: Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation
Publish Date: June 27, 2023
Main Content Involved
1) If the generic name uses the name of animals, plants, or minerals, whether the formula must contain the specific ingredients or category ingredients?
2) What should be noted when changing the address of the production enterprise?
3) What should be noted when changing the product's service life?
4) What should be noted when changing product implementation standards?
5) What should be noted when changing the product formula?
6.广州市市场监督管理局普通化妆品备案问答（四十二期）(2023-06-27)
Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation Issued FAQs on General Cosmetic Filing (42nd Issue)
Source: Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation
Publish Date: June 27, 2023
Main Content Involved
1) Can the product label mark the China National Intellectual Property Administration logo?
2) What are the transitional management requirements for goods with a net content of less than 1g?
3) Is it still possible to fill in and submit the summary of efficacy claims for specific claims?
4) what should be noted when rinse-off products claim to have efficacy such as anti-acne, anti-wrinkle, and anti-spot?
5) Do cosmetics offered to consumers in the form of free trial, gift, exchange, etc. need to meet the requirements of the Measures for the Administration of Cosmetics Labels?
7.北京市化妆品审评检查中心关于普通化妆品备案常见问题一问一答（第二十二期） （生产质量管理专刊）(2023-06-27)
Beijing MPA FAQs on General Cosmetics Filing – Production Quality Management (22nd Issue)
Source: Beijing Medical Products Administration
Publish Date: June 27, 2023
Main Content Involved
1) What are the requirements for the legal representative?
2) What are the requirements for the person in charge of cosmetic quality and safety?
3) What are the requirements for the ability to perform the duties of the person in charge of quality and safety?
4) What are the requirements for the personnel designated by the person in charge of quality and safety?
Company News (Activities & Events)
8.恩特科技参加第16期仪美尚高阶产品经理沙龙（上海站）(2023-06-29)
EnterCo was Invited to Attend Cosmetic Senior Product Manager Seminar in Shanghai on June 29th
Date: June 29, 2023
Yi Beauty&Lifestyle (仪美尚) is a service platform for the global beauty and fashion consumer goods industry, which brings through over 100,000 member companies with five roles: retailers, brands, internet celebrities, service providers, and factories. The platform's products include the app, applet, media matrix, offline beauty expo, and global beauty summit, covering over 1 million beauty industry practitioners in total.
Aimed at the cosmetics industry developers, Yi Beauty&Lifestyle (仪美尚) held a cosmetic senior product manager seminar. Starting from big data, it focused on marketing, consumption insight, efficacy research, cosmetic formula, and deeply discussed the product development trend in 2023!
Camille Chen, Senior BD Manager of EnterCo, has been invited to attend the Seminar. She shared the trend of newly filed cosmetics in the first half of 2023 and introduced and demonstrated the EntercoMatrix cosmetic compliance intelligence tool, which sparked a heated discussion among the attendees.