Cosmetics

Measures to optimize cosmetic safety assessment management in China have been released by NMPA and come into effect on May 1, 2024.

China RF Therapy Device classification clarification has been published by the NMPA. This notice is subject to medical device legislation.

China cosmetics stability evaluation and other 3 technical guidelines have been drafted for public comments by the NIFDC on April 10,2024.

China’s NMPA released 15 toothpaste testing methods on March 21, 2024. These testing methods are required for the notification all toothpaste products in China from December 1, 2024.

China’s NIFDC recently issued five technical guidelines on China cosmetic ingredients’ acute inhalation toxicity test ranging from experimental research to 28-day repeated dose tests.

Triethanolamine in low concentrations no longer needs a dual use import license for China and will come into effective from February 1, 2024.

Useful information on toothpaste filing in China has been shared by the Beijing MPA in the form of common questions and answers document.

China’s NMPA has released a list of 10 new prohibited cosmetic ingredient testing methods on January 8, 2024.

China new cosmetic ingredients communication channel (Trial) was introduced by the National Institute for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC).

China’s NMPA has released Clobetasol Acetate testing methods to determine any presence and quantity thereof in cosmetic products.

China’s NIFDC is seeking industry comments on new technical guidelines on the definition and research of new cosmetic ingredients.

Toothpaste filing requirements were released by China’s NMPA on 22 November2023 and come into effect on 1 December 2023