[Updated] A Recap of New Cosmetic Ingredients Notified in China from Q1 to Q3 2023
Characteristics of new cosmetic ingredients notified in China from Q1 to Q3 2023:
1) NCIs sources: chemical sources remain dominant; plant extracts are on the rise;
2) Use purpose: skin protectant, moisturizer and antioxidant account for more than half;
3) Notifiers: Chinese domestic enterprises account for 73.5%;
4) Future trends: the total number of NCI notifications is expected to grow, with a focus on ingredients that have already been allowed for use in cosmetics abroad.
[Updated] EU SCCS Releases Final Opinion on Children’s Exposure to Methyl Salicylate
On September 22, 2023, SCCS released the finalized opinion on the use of Methyl Salicylate (CAS No. 119-36-8) in cosmetics intended for children. In compassion to the draft, the final opinion now includes the product category of hair conditioner in the safe use opinion for children aged 0.5-3 years.
China Allows the Use of Previously Obtained Submission Codes for Compound Ingredients
The Cosmetic Safety Information Submission Platform does not support applications for new submission codes for compound ingredients that do not have existing codes;
During cosmetic product notification process, notifiers are allowed to fill in the previously obtained submission code for compound ingredients to associate ingredient safety information.
