Cosmetics

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

China’s NMPA reported 7 cases of cosmetic regulatory violations on November 20, 2023 to ensure manufacturer meet compliance with regulations.

China’s NIFDC has reopened the Cosmetic Ingredient Code Submission platform to compound ingredients as of November 1, 2023.

Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Information Annex 14 Technical Guidelines have been issued by NIFDC to help registrants complete information.

China’s NMPA has released draft Measures for Cosmetic Inspection which are now open for industry comment until