Introduction on the Regulatory Requirements of Wet Wipe in China

As consumers' demands grow rapidly, the function of wet wipes becomes more various from the original cleansing purpose to multi-functions, such as UV-protection, make-up removal, anti-wrinkle, etc. Wet wipes of different functions are subject to different regulatory requirements. China categorizes wet wipes into hygienic and cosmetic ones which will receive respective supervisions. This Guidance tries to figure out the borderline between hygienic and cosmetic wet wipes and specify corresponding obligations that companies involved need to carry out.

1. Regulatory background

2. Borderline between cosmetic and hygienic wet wipe

3. Microbiological safety

4. Pre-market approval for cosmetic wet wipe

5. Post-market surveillance for hygienic wet wipe

6. 5-must-know

7. Approved cosmetic wet wipes by CFDA

8. In-market surveillance activities by MOH