Cosmetics

On May 7, 2021, the NMPA issued the notice regarding the transition from old to new platforms for cosmetics registration and filing.

In accordance with the CSAR, the NMPA addressed the details of the information needed to support the application of cosmetics registration and filing.

The first edition of the new IECIC list was last updated in 2015 and now covers 8792 cosmetic ingredients.

The NIFDC launched a public consultation to solicit comments on prohibiting CBD and other ingredients for cosmetics in China.

The NMPA published a Q&A article to relieve the concerns of the cosmetics industry on the registration and filing procedures in China.

This is an important guidance in the framework of the new cosmetics regulations that came into force at the start of 2021.

The China NMPA technical guidelines for cosmetic safety assessment (2021 Edition) will come into effect from May 1, 2021, onwards.

The NMPA announced various measures for cosmetic registration and filing information management to support the implementation of the CSAR.

The NMPA announced 2 new Provisions to support the implementation of the CSAR, and the exemption of animal testing for general cosmetics.

On March 2, 2021, the NMPA announced 7 major updates on the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 version) with effect from May 1 onwards.

2 amendment drafts concerning the prohibited list of cosmetic ingredients & the IECIC (Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China) were released.

The SAMR addressed the basic requirements for registration and filing management of cosmetics and new cosmetic ingredients in China to begin on May 1, 2021.