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China New Cosmetic Ingredient (NCI) Regulation

Holly Wei Last updated on: Aug 29, 2024

In China, cosmetic ingredients are categorized as new cosmetic ingredients and existing cosmetic ingredients. Existing cosmetic ingredients refer to ingredients included in the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (IECIC), a comprehensive reference that includes all ingredients used in cosmetics produced and sold in China. Ingredients not on this list are considered new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs). Companies intending to introduce newingredients into their products shall undergo a pre-market registration or notification process.

Before the implementation of the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) in 2021, obtaining approval for NCI can be challenging. From 1990 to 2020, there are only 14 new cosmetic ingredients were approved. However, the introduction of CSAR has significantly transformed this situation. Since May 1, 2021, China has adopted a risk-based classification system, managed by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), to regulate NCIs. This new system has facilitated the approval of nearly 200 new ingredients, marking a substantial increase in new ingredient notifications. This shift also highlights the growing significance of ingredient innovation for beauty companies to maintain a competitive edge.

Part 1 Regulatory Framework and Competent Authority

1. Main Regulations for NCI in China

RegulationsNotesEffective DateStatus
Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR)CSAR is the overarching cosmetic regulation in China. It is designed to address issues revolving around cosmetic pre-market and post-market regulation, including the new ingredient management.2021-01-01In force
Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Registration and Notification (Chapter II)Chapter II of this regulation outlines the procedures for registering and notifying new cosmetic ingredients, as well as the requirements for their safety monitoring and reporting.2021-05-01In force
Provisions for Management of New Cosmetic Ingredient Registration and Notification DossiersThese provisions detail the necessary dossiers when applying for registration or notification of NCI.2021-05-01In force
Guidelines for the Approval of Registration of Cosmetics and New Cosmetic IngredientsReleased by China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC), the guideline provides clear details and time limits for the first registration, registration change, registration renewal, and registration cancellation applications of high-risk NCIs.2023-06-05In force
Answers for Questions about New Cosmetic Ingredient Registration and Notification ManagementThe NMPA answered frequently asked questions about NCI registration and notification, aimed at helping cosmetics companies gain a deeper understanding of NCIs.2021-11-11In force
Administrative Measures on ToothpasteNew toothpaste ingredients with preservative or coloring efficacy shall be registered with NMPA. Other new toothpaste ingredients shall be subject to notification.2023-12-01In force
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2015The physical and chemical testing, microbiological testing, human trial safety testing, efficacy evaluation as well as toxicological testing of NCI shall be in line with the testing methods prescribed in the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC).2016-12-01In force

2. Competent Authority

NMPA is established under the governance of the State Administrative for Market Regulation (SAMR) to take all the work of the former CFDA. NMPA is tasked with developing and enforcing regulatory policies and standards for cosmetics, including overseeing NCIs to comply with related regulations and standards. This involves managing the registration and notification processes and monitoring the market to ensure their safe and effective use, thereby safeguarding consumer health.

Part 2 Definition and Classification of NCI

1. Definition

Cosmetic ingredients not listed in IECIC are considered NCIs. According to Article 11 of CSAR, a new cosmetic ingredient refers to a natural or artificial ingredient applied to cosmetic products for the first time in China. Such an ingredient must obtain approval from the NMPA before it can be used in cosmetics. After a three-year monitoring period, it will be included in the IECIC. Until then, it will remain regulated as a new cosmetic ingredient.

It should be noted that only when the application method, application area, and the intended purpose of the ingredient meet the attributes of cosmetics, can it be registered or notified as an NCI. The following two kinds of ingredients cannot be registered or notified as NCIs:

  • The ingredient efficacy needs to be achieved orally or by injection. The application method is not aligned with the definition of cosmetics use (spreading, spraying, or other similar methods).

  • Ingredient whose application area or intended purpose falls outside the definition of cosmetics—cosmetics should be applied on the external part of human body (such as skin, hair, or lip) for cleansing, protecting, beautifying, or grooming purposes.

2. Classification

Starting from May 1, 2021, China has adopted a risk-based classification system for new cosmetic ingredients with corresponding regulatory requirements.

Classification

Specifics

Approval Types

High-risk NCI

Preservatives

UV filters

Colorants

Hair dyes

Freckle removal or whitening agents

Registration

Relative high-risk NCI

Anti-hair loss

Anti-acne

Anti-wrinkle (except physical anti-wrinkle)

Anti-dandruff

Deodorant

Notification

Low-risk NCI

All NCIs except for the high-risk NCI

Notification

High-risk NCIs require comprehensive registration and approval from the NMPA, including format review and technical review. Relative high-risk and Low-risk NCIs are subject to a less rigorous regulatory framework. Instead of requiring registration and approval, these ingredients are subject to notification.

Part 3 Notification and Registration of NCI

Cosmetic companies seeking to use NCIs or cosmetic ingredient companies intending to export NCIs to China must go through registration or notification, depending on the risk classification of the ingredient.

1. Application Process

For overseas companies, they shall authorize a Chinese enterprise as the Responsible Person (RP). The RP plays a crucial role in facilitating the application process. Responsibilities of the RP include applying for an application account, arranging NCI testing, and preparing application dossiers.

When applying for high-risk ingredients, the registrant shall submit the required documents to the NMPA. The NMPA will complete a format review within 5 working days. If the documents are complete and meet relevant requirements, they will be forwarded for technical review, which will be completed within 90 working days. After approval, a registration certificate will be issued, and the information will be made public within 5 working days. The entire registration process takes a maximum of 128 working days.

For the notification process of relatively high and low-risk ingredients, companies shall submit the dossiers online to have their ingredients considered as “notified” and eligible for manufacture or import. The basic notification information will be made public within 5 working days after the submission. This streamlined approach enhances notification efficiency and enables NCIs to reach the market more quickly.

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2. Dossiers Necessary for Notification and Registration

On July 8, 2024, NMPA announced the full implementation of the electronic submission for NCI registration and notification materials. Starting from September 1, 2024, all Chinese domestic registrants, notifiers, responsible persons, and cosmetics manufacturers will be required to submit registration and notification materials for NCIs through the online platform Cosmetics Registration and Notification Information Service. Paper submissions will no longer be required but domestic entities should archive the relevant paper documents.

The required notification dossiers for account application and NCI registration&notification are detailed below.

Type

Dossiers

Account Application

  • Information on the registrant and notifier of the new cosmetic ingredients.

  • Overview of the safety risk monitoring and evaluation system overview of the registrant and notifier of the new cosmetic ingredient.

  • Original authorization letter of the domestic RP and the original notarial certificate (for overseas registrant/notifier).

NCI Registration & Notification

  • Basic information: The name, address, and contact information of the registrant, notifier, and domestic RP.

  • R&D report of the new cosmetic ingredient, including:

     i. R&D background of the ingredients

     ii. Basic information of the ingredients

     iii. Use information on the ingredients

     iv. Documents on functional basis

     v. Other documents related to the R&D of new ingredients

  • Preparation process and quality control standards, including:

     i. Brief description of the preparation techniques

     ii. Stability test data

     iii. Quality specification indicators and testing methods

  • Safety assessment documents for the NCI, including:

     i. Toxicological safety assessment documents

     ii. Safety risk assessment documents

  • Technical requirements (available for the public).

3. Safety Monitoring and Reporting

According to the Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Registration and Notification, new cosmetic ingredients that have been registered or notified are subject to a safety monitoring system. The safety monitoring period is 3 years, starting from the date when the cosmetics containing the new ingredient are registered or notified for the first time.

During this monitoring period, registrants and notifiers must submit annual reports on the use and safety data of the new ingredient to the NMPA and may be required to perform safety assessments. If safety concerns arise with any new cosmetic ingredients, their registration or notification may be revoked. Ingredients that demonstrate no safety issues after three years will be included in the IECIC.

4. Safety Re-assessment

For the NCIs that have already been included in the IECIC, registrants or notifiers may be required to take additional assessments if there is a new recognition of its safety or evidence showing that the NCI may have any safety risks. If the re-assessment confirms that the NCI poses safety risks, the NCI will be prohibited from use or subject to a use restriction.

Part 4 Details of Notified New Cosmetic Ingredients

Detailed information on newly registered cosmetic ingredients can be found in the NMPA data query system. The table below displays the key details of NCIs that have been notified since the implementation of the CSAR. This table will be regularly updated with the latest information. Please stay tuned for the most current information on NCIs in China.

No.INCICAS No.Purpose of useApplicable scopeThe Maximum ConcentrationNotified DateNotified Company
175β-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/8/13Zein Biotechnology Co., Ltd
174Pterostilbene/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/8/6Guangzhou Qingnong Biotechnology Co., Ltd
173Pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/8/1Hubei Magic Health Technology Co.,Ltd.
172Lactobacillus/Coffea arabica seed fermentation filtrate/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/7/30Shenzhen Hujia Technology Co., Ltd.
171METAPANAX DELAVAYI extract/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/7/30Yunnan Botanee Group
170ANOECTOCHILUS ROXBURGHII extract/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/7/22Guangzhou Yuanxiang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
16910-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/7/19Shandong Freda Biological Co., Ltd.
168Matrine Salicylate/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/7/19Harbin Voolga Technology Co., Ltd
167Pterostilbene/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/7/18Zhuhai BERI PHARMA CO., LTD.
166Tectorigenin/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/7/17Shanghai Cheermore Industrial Development Co., Ltd.
165Isopropyl glycerin/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/7/9Solvay (Shanghai) International Trading Co., Ltd.
164Sessile Ganoderma mycelium fermentation product filtrate/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/7/9Hunan Shuiyang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
163Fucosyllactose/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/6/27Suzhou Yixi Biotech Co., Ltd
162Vitamin K2/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/6/25Guangdong Sungen Bioscience Co.,Ltd.
161MECONOPSIS RACEMOSA EXTRACT/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/6/24Yunnan Botanee Group
160Cyclotetrapeptide-24 aminocyclohexane carboxylate/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/6/18Shenzhen Winkey Technology Co., Ltd
159Hydroxyectoine/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/6/18Zhejiang Harre Nature Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
158Bakuchiol/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/6/14Shenzhen Winkey Technology Co., Ltd 
157NAEMATELIA AURANTIALBA FRUITING BODY EXTRACT/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/6/12Guangzhou Jiachuang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
156Dihydroquercetin/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/6/4Guangdong Bawei Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
155Glyceryl Hydroxybutyrate/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/6/3Zhejiang Harre Nature Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
154GLYCINE TOMENTELLA ROOT EXTRACT/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/5/24MORITA BIOTECH CO., LTD.
153IDESIA POLYCARPA FRUIT/SEED OIL/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/5/17Zhonglin Oil Technology Co., Ltd.
152AMPS/HEMA Crosspolymer/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/5/17Scott Bader (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
151Calixarene 8A-12C/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/5/14Suzhou Junde Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
150RGD Amidated Hyaluronic Acid/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/5/14Shaanxi Biohong Synthetic Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
149Soybean Oil Glycerides/Octyldodecyl Maleate/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/5/10Ashland Inc.
148ANOECTOCHILUS ROXBURGHII EXTRACT/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/5/9Fujian PienTzeHuang Cosmetics Co., Ltd.
147Acetyl Dipeptide-1/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/5/7Shandong Jitai Biotech Co., Ltd.
146Donkey Milk Powder/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/4/26Sangyang Biotechnology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
145Bis-(phenylazotoluidine) bis-(triethoxysilylpropylcarbamoylPEG-5/PPG-5ethanol)sulfone/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/4/16Intercos S.p.A.
144Methylbenzothiazole Azotoluidine Bis-(TriethoxysilylpropylcarbamoylPEG-5/PPG-5 Ethanol)/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/4/16Intercos S.p.A.
143CYCLOHEXAPEPTIDE-9
/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/4/7Shanghai Zhongyi Daily Chemical Co., Ltd.
142LEDUM PALUSTRE LEAF OIL/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/4/7Inner Mongolia Daxinganling Forest Products Co., Ltd.
141HORDEUM VULGARE VAR. COELESTE SEED EXTRACT/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/4/7Nutri-Woods Bio-tech (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
140Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/3/21Applechem, Inc.
139Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/3/21Clariant International Ltd.
138CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM/AMMONIUM AMPS CROSSPOLYMER/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/3/18Clariant International Ltd.
137Bakuchiol/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/3/14Guangdong Yuewei Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
136TAXUS WALLICHIANA MAIREI TWIG EXTRACT/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/3/8Yunnan Botanee Biotechnology Group Co., Ltd
135TAXUS WALLICHIANA MAIREI SEED OIL/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/3/8Yunnan Botanee Biotechnology Group Co., Ltd
134Gelatin Crosspolymer/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/3/1Shenzhen Huanova Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
133Tri(polyglyceryl-3/lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/2/22CRODA Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
132COREOPSIS TINCTORIA FLOWER EXTRACT/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/2/22Shenzhen Hujia Technology Co., Ltd.
131Bis-1,4(Triethoxysilylpropylcarbamoyl Poly(Diglycol Adipate) Propylamino) Anthraquinone/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/2/20Intercos S.p.A.
130Nicotinamide Mononucleotide/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/2/2Bloomage Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
129Bis-Hydroxyethyl PPG/PEG-7/ PEG-4 Dicyanomethylthiophene Azotoluidine/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/1/25Intercos S.p.A.
128SALVIA PLEBEIA EXTRACT/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/1/23Yunnan Botanee Biotechnology Group Co., Ltd
127ERIGERON BREVISCAPUS Extract/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/1/23Yunnan Botanee Biotechnology Group Co., Ltd
126CARYODENDRON ORINOCENSE SEED OIL/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/1/23Sethic (Guangzhou) Technology R&D Co., Ltd.
125Bis-(Isostearoyl/Oleoyl Isopropyl) Dimonium Methosulfate/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/1/16Evonik Operations GmbH
124Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Sebacate Crosspolymer/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/1/16Evonik Operations GmbH
123Fucosyllactose/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/1/16Bloomage Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
122β-Alanyl Hydroxyprolyldiaminobutyroyl Benzylamide/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/1/16Shenzhen Winkey Technology Co., Ltd 
121Nicotinamide Mononucleotide/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/1/16Shenzhen Winkey Technology Co., Ltd 
120Hydroxytyrosol/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/1/12Hangzhou Viablife Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
119OPLOPANAX ELATUS Adventitious Root Extract/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/1/11Guangdong Longsee Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
118Pyridoxine Tris-Hexyldecanoate/Technical requirements have not been made public2024/1/4Shanghai Keqin Technology Co., Ltd.
117Kluyveromyces Lactis/Ganoderma Sinensis Ferment Filtrate/Technical requirements have not been made public2023/12/28Guangzhou Huanya Cosmetics Technology Co., Ltd.
116Fucoxanthin/Technical requirements have not been made public2023/12/27Zhejiang Haitide Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
115β-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide/Technical requirements have not been made public2023/12/26Guangzhou Futide Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
114Lactobacillus Plantarum/Crithmum Maritimum Ferment Filtrate/Technical requirements have not been made public2023/12/21Guangzhou Huanya Cosmetics Technology Co., Ltd.
113Polycitronelleth-11/Technical requirements have not been made public2023/12/19P2 Science, Inc.
112Sea cucumber peptide/Technical requirements have not been made public2023/12/18Xi'an HP Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
111Cellulose Olivate/Technical requirements have not been made public2023/12/15Prosen Plant Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
110Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate/Technical requirements have not been made public2023/12/14Guangzhou Tianci High-tech Materials Co., Ltd.
109Gynura Procumbens Leaf/Stem Extract/Technical requirements have not been made public2023/12/14Guangdong Perfect Life and Health Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd.
108Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Coconut Oil/Prinsepia Utilis Oil Ferment/Technical requirements have not been made public2023/12/11Yunnan Botanee Group
107Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Prinsepia Utilis Oil Ferment/Technical requirements have not been made public2023/12/11Yunnan Botanee Group
106α-Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride/Technical requirements have not been made public2023/12/7International Flavors (China) Co., Ltd.
105Pyrroquinoline Quinone Disodium (PQQ) Salt/Technical requirements have not been made public2023/12/4Hunan Shuiyang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
104Sodium colanate/Skin protectant, moisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics, except products that may pose a risk of inhalation exposureBath products, hair care products (shampoo / hair styling products / conditioner): ≤100%
Body lotion: ≤7.6%
Facial creams: ≤38%
Hand cream: ≤27%
Makeup products (foundation / makeup remover / eye shadow / mascara / eyeliner): ≤100%
Non-spray deodorant:≤40%
Sunscreen: ≤3.3%
2023/11/29PAM²L Biotechnologies
103BAKUCHIOL10309-37-2Skin protectant, emollient, antioxidantAll kinds of cosmetics applicable for any skin0.5554%-3.1992%2023/11/28Yunnan Hengjin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
102Butyl Methacrylate/HEMA/Methacryloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Copolymer/Skin protectant, moisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics, except spray products≤3%2023/11/23OLI
101Silicone Quaternium-16/Glycidoxy Dimethicone Crosspolymer853411-22-0Hair styling agent, hair conditionerHair styling, shampoo, hair conditioner, hair mask, hair dyeing products (non-inhalable preparations)0.1-2%2023/11/21Dow Chemical (Zhang Jiagang) Investment Co., Ltd.
100Bis-Polycitronellyl Azelate2810894-79-0Hair conditioner, moisturizerAll kinds of skin-care products, except spray products50%2023/11/21P2 Science, Inc.
99Bis-Polycitronellyl Succinate2810894-78-9Hair conditioner, moisturizerAll kinds of skin-care products, except spray products50%2023/11/21P2 Science, Inc.
98Isomaltooligosaccharide/moisturizerAll kinds of skin-care products, except spray products≤60%2023/11/16Sethic (Guangzhou) Technology R&D Co., Ltd.
97PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE84776-79-4Skin protectant, hair conditioner, emulsion stabilizer, emulsifierAll kinds of cosmetics, except aerosol products and products in the form of loose powders5%2023/11/14Ascend
96Bakuchiol10309-37-2Skin protectant, skin sensory modifier, moisturizer, antioxidantCosmetics applicable to face, eyes, hands, neck and lips2%2023/11/13Sytheon Corporation
95SORBETH-230 TETRAOLEATE63089-86-1Thickener, emulsifierAll kinds of cosmetics, except spray products10%2023/11/7Applechem, Inc.
94AMINOLEVULINIC ACID HCl5451-09-2Hair conditioner, moisturizer, antioxidant, exfoliating agentShampoo, hair conditioner, facial cleansing products, bath products, and whole-body skin care products, except aerosol products, products in the form of loose powders, lip products and oral hygiene productsLeave-on body care products: ≤0.008%
Leave-on skin care products: ≤0.039%
Rinse-off body  care products: ≤0.321%
Rinse-off hair care products: ≤0.574%
2023/11/7Bloomage Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
933,3,5-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYL SUCCINATE DIMETHYLAMIDE1449076-27-0Skin protectant, antioxidantAll kinds of skin-care products, except aerosol products and products in the form of loose powdersLeave-on body care products:<7.67%
Leave-on skin care products:<38.96%
Rinse-off body care products:<100.00%
Rinse-off hair care products:<100.00%
Sunscreens:<3.33%
2023/11/3Proya Cosmetics Co. Ltd
92Nicotinamide Mononucleotide/β-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide1094-61-7Anti-wrinkle agent,skin protectant,  moisturizer, antioxidantAll kinds of skin-care products, except spray products≤3%2023/11/1Harbin Voolga Technology Co., Ltd.
91Hydroxy-α-sanshool83883-10-7Skin protectant, antioxidantAll kinds of cosmetics, except aerosol products and products in the form of loose powdersLeave-on body care products:<0.721%
Leave-on skin care products:<3.662%
Rinse-off body care products:<30.208%
Rinse-off hair care products:<14.1%
Sunscreens:<0.313%
2023/10/30Sichuan Shengjia Technology Co., Ltd.
90BLACK  GINSENG  EXTRACT/Skin protectant, anti-wrinkle agentAll kinds of cosmetics, except spray and aerosol products2%2023/10/25Hunan S'YOUNG Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
89Vitamin K2(35)2124-57-4Skin protectant, antioxidantAll kinds of cosmetics, except spray products and products in the form of loose powdersFacial cream: 0.389%
Hand cream: 0.277%
Body lotion: 0.076%
Other products: 1% (recommended)
2023/10/25Ascend
88Acetyl Octapeptide-11800022-08-5Skin protectantAll kinds of cosmetics, except lip products, oral hygiene products and spray products≤0.05%2023/10/18BIOINPE
87ASINI CORII COLLA POWDER/Anti-wrinkle agent, moisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics62%2023/10/17Dong-E-E-Jiao Co., Ltd.
86Bakuchiol10309-37-2Skin protectant, skin sensory modifier, humectant, antioxidantCosmetics applicable to eyes, hands, neck and lips2%2023/10/13Sytheon Corporation
85Cestrum Latifolium Leaf Extract1151559-82-8Skin protectantAll kinds of skin-care products, excluding spray products≤2%2023/10/12BASF
84Urolithin A1143-70-0Anti-wrinkle agentAll kinds of skin-care products, except spray products0.5%-1%2023/10/12Amazentis SA
83SCHIZOPHYLLUM COMMUNE MYCELIUM FERMENT EXTRACT/Skin protectant, moisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics, except spray productsShower gel, hair care products (shampoo / hair styling products / conditioner), facial creams, makeup products (foundation / makeup remover / eye shadow / mascara / eyeliner), non-spray deodorant: ≤100%
Hand cream: ≤83%
Body lotion: ≤23%
Sunscreen: ≤10%
2023/9/27Zhejiang Gllion Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
82Microcitrus australasica (F. Muell.) Swingle extract/Skin protectant, moisturizerThis ingredient is only used for addition to cosmetics, except spray products. The recommended addition amount in cosmetics is 0.039-5.0%. Try to add it at the final stage of cosmetic production. The addition temperature should not exceed 40°C.100%2023/9/25Guangdong Marubi Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
81Cell Culture of Saussurea Involucrate/Moisturizer, antioxidantAll kinds of cosmetics, excluding spray products≤5.0%2023/9/25Acelbio (Chongqing) Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
80Bifidobacterium/Lactobacillus/Soybean Seed Extract Ferment Filtrate/Skin protectant, oil control agent, moisturizer, exfoliating agentAll kinds of cosmetics, excluding spray products≤5.0%2023/9/21Guangzhou Yatsen E-Commerce Co., Ltd.
79Nicotinamide Mononucleotide1094-61-7MoisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics, excluding spray and lip products≤3.3%2023/8/16Jiangxi Haiwen Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
78Pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium (PQQ)salt122628-50-6Skin protectantAll kinds of cosmetics, excluding spray products≤0.08%2023/8/2Hunan S'YOUNG Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
77LUDWIGIA ADSCENDENS EXTRACT/Skin protectant, moisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics, excluding spray and lip products≤3.3%2023/7/26Yunnan Botanee Group
76Pandanus Amaryllifolius Leaf Extrac/MoisturizerAll kinds of skin-applicable cosmeticsLeave-on body products: ≤ 8%;
Other products: ≤ 30%
2023/7/25Guangdong Bawei Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
75CELLULOSE ACETATE PROPIONATE9004-39-1Film-formerAll kinds of cosmetics≤50%2023/7/11Eastman Chemical Company
74PARIS FARGESII RHIZOME EXTRACT/Skin protectantAll kinds of cosmetics,excluding spray and aerosol productsRinse-off products: 2.5%;
Leave-on products: 1.12%
2023/7/11Yunnan Baiyao Group Shanghai Technology Co., Ltd.
73Galactomannan/MoisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics, excluding spray products5%2023/7/10Beijing Guarrun Technology Co., Ltd.
72Tripeptide-105/Skin protectantProducts in the form of balms, creams and emulsions; not added to products in the form of aerosols or loose powders≤0.5%2023/6/20Shenzhen Winkey Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd.
71Cyclopeptide-161/Skin protectant and moisturizerAll kinds of skin-applicable cosmetics, excluding spray products≤3.33%2023/6/20Zhejiang Peptites Biotech Co., Ltd.
70Ethyl Methicone63148-54-9EmollientAll kinds of cosmetics≤ 5.0%, recommended concentration in cosmetics: 1.0-5.0%.2023/6/14Siltech Corporation
69ILEX LATIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT/Technical requirements have not been made public2023/5/30Guangzhou Hanfang Medical Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
68TEA-Acrylate/TEA-Acryloyldimethyl taurate Copolymer/Film-former, adhesive, and thickenerAll kinds of cosmetics with a pH below 5.0Rinse-off products: 0.1-10%;
Leave-on products: 0.1-10%
2023/5/22Guangzhou Bafeorii Chemical Co., Ltd.
67TOCOPHERYL RETINOATE40516-49-2Face cream / face lotion / face essence: 11.68%;
Lotion: 6%;
Facial mask: 6.25%;
Body lotion: 2.3%.
All kinds of cosmetics, excluding spray productsFace cream / face lotion / face essence: 11.68%;
Lotion: 6%;
Facial mask: 6.25%;
Body lotion: 2.3%.

According to the compatibility of ingredients, the suggested addition amount: 0.01-5%.
2023/5/18Shanghai Keqin Technology Co., Ltd.
66FUSCOPORIA OBLIQUA/ BETULA ALBA JUICE FERMENT/Moisturizer and antioxidantRinse-off products, leave-on products (for body, face, eye, lip), essence, foundation, hand cream, body sunscreenRinse-off products: ≤100%;
Leave-on products (for body): ≤ 7.67%;
Essence: ≤ 83.33%;
Foundation: ≤ 100%;
Leave-on products (for face): ≤ 38.96%;
Leave-on products (for eye): ≤ 100%;
Leave-on products (for lip): ≤ 100%;
Hand cream: ≤ 17.64%;
Body sunscreen: ≤ 3.33%
2023/5/17Yangshengtang (Anji) Cosmetics Co., Ltd.
65MESEMBRYANTHEMUM CRYSTALLINUM CALLUS EXTRACT/Skin protectant and moisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics≤1%2023/5/16Baiyuet Biotechnology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
64ACETYL CARNOSINE56353-15-2Skin protectant and moisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics, excluding lip products, oral hygiene products and spray products≤1%2023/5/16Shenzhen Readline Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
63Hexyl/Succinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer2486020-17-9Film-former, skin sensory modifier, thickener, emulsion stabilizerSkin care, make-up, sunscreen cosmetics (non-inhalable preparations)0.5-25%2023/5/10Dow Chemical (Zhang Jiagang) Investment Co., Ltd.
62HYDROXYMETHOXYPHENYL DECANONE27113-22-0AntioxidantAll kinds of cosmetics, excluding spray products0.002-0.02% (varies according to different cosmetic categories, but excluding spray products)2023/5/5Symrise Flavors and Fragrances (Nantong) Co., Ltd.
61GYNURA PROCUMBENS EXTRACT/Skin protectant, antioxidantAll kinds of cosmetics, excluding spray products≤25%2023/5/5Wenzhou Gumu Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
60Alpha-Glucan Polysaccharide9051-95-0Film-former, abrasive agent, slip agent, adhesive, absorbent, and exfoliatorBath soaps; body and hand care products; cleansing products (cold creams, cleansing milk and solution, wipes); face creams; face and neck care products; liquid foundations; perfumes; lipsticks; primers; make-up; mascaras; body lotions; nail polishes; night skin care products; cream masks (clay masks); personal cleansing products; sunscreen products; hair care products; deodorants, etc.<90%2023/4/7International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
59CARBOXYDECYL TRISILOXANE63672-06-0Skin sensory modifier and emulsifierAll kinds of cosmetics≤2%2023/4/6Shiseido Co., Ltd.
58Mu-conotoxin CnIIIC936616-33-0Skin protectantProducts in the form of balms, creams and emulsions; not added to products in the form of aerosols or loose powders≤0.0025%2023/4/4Shenzhen Winkey Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd.
57Acetyl Hexapeptide-95 Amide/Skin protectantProducts in the form of balms, creams and emulsions; not added to products in the form of aerosols or loose powders≤0.05%2023/3/14Shenzhen Winkey Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd.
56Caffeoyl Hexapeptide-9/Skin protectantProducts in the form of balms, creams and emulsions; not added to products in the form of aerosols or loose powders≤0.03%2023/3/14Shenzhen Winkey Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd.
55Asivatrep1005168-10-4Skin protectantAll kinds of skin-applicable cosmetics, excluding spray productsProducts for torso: 0.08%
Facial Products: 0.4%
Hand products: 0.3%
2023/3/3AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATION
54Hydrogenated Farnesene3891-98-3Moisturizer, solventLeave-on and rinse-off cosmetics≤40% (16% for sunscreen products)2023/2/27Aprinnova, LLC
53Nicotinamide Mononucleotide1094-61-7Skin protectant, moisturizeAll types of skin cosmetics except sprays, powders and other cosmetics that may be inhaledBody resident products ≤3%
Other products ≤10%
2023/2/8Uthever Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
52Hydrolyzed Alpha-Glucan Polysaccharide9051-95-0Film-former, adhesive, moisturizer, emulsion stabilizer, emollientBath soap; body and hand care products; cleansing products (cold creams, cleansing lotions, liquids, wipes); facial creams; face and neck care products; foundation; perfume; lipstick; primer; make-up; mascara; Body lotions; nail polishes and polishes; night-time skin care products; cream masks (face masks); personal cleansing products; sun protection products; hair care products; deodorants, etc.90%2023/2/7International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
51Dihydro Avenanthramide D Potassium2768430-39-1Skin protectantAll kinds of cosmeticsRinse-off products: 10%;
Leave-on products: 3%
2023/1/6Fuzhou Bioanti Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
50Azelamidopropyl Dimethyl Amine1272659-40-1Skin protectantAll kinds of skin-applicable cosmetics2%
2023/1/4CORUM Inc.
49Donkey Oil/MoisturizerAll kinds of skin-applicable cosmeticsProducts for torso: 8%
Facial Products: 41%
Hand products: 30%
Lip products: no limit
2023/1/4Dong-E-E-Jiao Co., Ltd.
48Nicotinoyl Tetrapeptide-30/Skin protectantAll kinds of cosmetics applicable for any skin≤0.1%2022/12/29Shenzhen Winkey Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd.
47Swiftlet nest peptide/Skin protectant, antioxidantAll kinds of cosmetics applicable for any skin≤0.3%2022/12/8Xiamen Yanzhiwu Silk Nong Food Co., Ltd.
46Donkey Milk Powder/AstringentAll kinds of cosmetics applicable for any skin46%2022/12/8Dong-E-E-Jiao Co., Ltd.
45Euphausia Superba Oil/MoisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics≤18.5%2022/11/4Zhongguan Biotechnology (Hunchun) Co., Ltd.
44Cordyceps cicadae mycelium extract/Skin protectant, moisturizer, antioxidantAll kinds of cosmetics applicable for any skinRecommended concentration: 1-10%, theoretical experience value2022/11/4Shanghai Grape King Co., Ltd.
43Perfluorobutylethl Stearyl Dimethicone915223-67-5Hair styling agent, moisturizer, dispersantAll kinds of cosmetics≤2%2022/10/28Elkem Silicones (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
42Hibiscus taiwanensis root/stem extract/Skin Protectant, antioxidantRinse-off and leave-on cosmetics≤2%2022/10/17Juwenlee (Fujian) Cosmetics Co., Ltd.
41Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate1218992-20-1Foaming agentRinse-off cosmetics≤10%2022/10/13Dow Chemical (Zhang Jiagang) Investment Co., Ltd.
40Laurol/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide287735-50-6Softener, foaming agent, skin sensory modifier, hair conditioner, cleanserRinse-off cosmetics≤7%2022/10/9Clariant International Ltd.
39Bis-Diisopropanolamino-PG-Propyl Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PEG-14 Copolymer1253692-80-6Hair conditionerShampoo, hair conditioner, hair dyeing products, hair mask productsThere is no safety-based usage limit requirements.
However, according to the application and formula test results, notifer’s  recommended concentration is 0.1-6% by weight in the formula of shampoo, hair conditioner, hair dyeing products, and hair mask products.
2022/9/20Dow Chemical (Zhang Jiagang) Investment Co., Ltd.
38Palmtoyl Dipeptide-181206591-87-8ThickenerAll kinds of cosmetics≤2%2022/9/15Nissan Chemical Corporation
37Silicone Quaternium-261551351-87-1Hair conditionerShampoo, hair conditioner, hair mask, hair oil and other hair care products≤10%2022/9/15Momentive (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
36Acetobacter/Lactobacillus/Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract/Sucrose Ferment Filtrate/Skin protectantAll kinds of skin cosmetics≤5%2022/9/13Sethic (Guangzhou) Technology R&D Co., Ltd.
35Saccharomyces / Pearl Ferment Lysate Filtrate/Skin protectant, moisturizer and antioxidantAll kinds of cosmetics1) For facial leave-on cosmetics:
Essence: ≤8%
Cream: ≤7%
Lotion: ≤4%
Sunblock: ≤22%
Foundation (liquid): ≤25%
Foundation (powder): ≤41%
Other products: ≤1.9%
 2) For body leave-on cosmetics:
Body cream and lotion: ≤0.7%
Other products: ≤0.3%
 3) Hand cream: ≤1.7%
 4) Eye leave-on cosmetics: ≤9%
 5) Lip leave-on cosmetics: ≤100%
 6) Facial rinse-off cosmetics: ≤100%
2022/9/13Zhejiang Osm Group Deqing Bio-tech Co., Ltd.
34Polyactic Acid9051-89-2Film former, exfoliator, emulsion stabilizer, emulsifierAll kinds of cosmetics≤10%2022/9/5LX Hausys,Ltd.
33Bakuchiol10309-37-2Skin protectant, skin sensory modifier, moisturizer and antioxidantAll kinds of facial cosmetics2%2022/8/26Sytheon Corporation
32Acetylneuraminic Acid131-48-6Anti-wrinkle agent, skin protectant, moisturizer, antioxidantWhole body skin≤2.0%2022/8/19Bloomage Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
31Polyurethane-481346107-02-5Film formerLeave-on cosmetics30%2022/8/19Covestro Deutschland AG
30Polyurethane-3467815-81-0Film formerLeave-on cosmetics32%2022/8/19Covestro Deutschland AG
29CYCLOHEXYLGLYCERIN10305-41-6MoisturizerAll kinds of skin care, hair care and makeup products≤5.0%2022/8/18Adeka Corporation
28TMP Lauryl Dimethicone1961223-88-0Emulsion stabilizerAll kinds of cosmetics≤5.0%, recommended concentration in cosmetics: 1.0-5.0%, 3.0-5.0% is better2022/8/2Siltech Corporation
27PIPERIDINEPROPIONIC ACID26371-07-3MoisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics≤3.0%2022/7/28Shiseido Co., Ltd.
26Hydroxyethyl Imidazolidinone3699-54-5MoisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics≤1.5%2022/7/28Shiseido Co., Ltd.
25Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer1043538-34-6Skin sensory modifier and thickenerSkin care, makeup and sunscreen cosmetics0.17-11%2022/7/28Dow Chemical (Zhang Jiagang) Investment Co., Ltd.
24Silicone Quaternium-20280569-78-0Hair conditionerAll kinds of hair cosmetics≤3.0%, recommended concentration in cosmetics: 0.5~3.0%2022/7/20Siltech Corporation
23chlorotrifluoropropene102687-65-0Solvent, cooling agent1. Leave-on products: skin cosmetics, hair cosmetics
2. Rinse-off products: skin cosmetics, hair cosmetics
≤90%2022/7/18Honeywell Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
22Hydrolyzed calcium hyaluronate/Skin protectant and moisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics≤2.0%2022/7/12Bloomage Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
21lard61789-99-9Skin protectant, emollient,  moisturizer, solvent, and sealing agentOil-phase matrix cosmetic ingredients, and can be widely used in cream, lotion, cleaning, sunscreen, makeup and other cosmetics.≤95%2022/7/6Sichuan Luming Hill Ecological Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd.
20Amidinobenzyl Benzylsulfonyl D-Seryl Homophenylalaninamide Acetate1393815-16-1Skin protectant and moisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics applicable for any skin, including rinse-off and leave-on types0.001%2022/7/5DSM Vitamins (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
19Nicotinamide Mononucleotide1094-61-7Skin protectant, moisturizer, and antioxidantAll kinds of skin-applicable cosmetics≤3%2022/6/29Yuyao Lifespan Health Technology Co., Ltd.
18Oligopeptide-215/Skin protectantAll kinds of skin-applicable cosmetics≤3.0%2022/6/14Shenzhen Winkey Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd.
17Acetylneuraminic Acid131-48-6Anti-wrinkle agent, antioxidant, skin protectant, and moisturizerWhole-body skin≤2.0%2022/5/31Wuhan Zhongke Optics Valley Green Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
16Dendrobium Officinale Protocorm/Anti-wrinkle agent, moisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics≤4.0%2022/5/18Dalian Practical Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
15β-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide1094-61-7Anti-wrinkle agent, skin protectant, antioxidantAll kinds of skin-applicable cosmetics<3%2022/4/29Shenzhen Winkey Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd.
14Zinc hydrolyzed hyaluronate/Skin protectant, moisturizerAll kinds of cosmetics≤1.0% (as Zinc)2022/4/20Bloomage Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
13β-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide1094-61-7Skin protectant, moisturizerAll kinds of skin-applicable cosmetics≤10%2022/3/29Kangying Rubyberries (Zhongshan) Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
12Chenopodium formosanum Extract/Skin protectantAll kinds of cosmetics≤0.7%2022/3/7Baiyuet Biotechnology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
11Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone1126942-72-0Hair conditionerShampoo, hair conditioner, hair treatment and other hair care products≤10%2022/2/23Momentive (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
10Sodium Acryloydimethyltaurate/VP Crosspolymer1176663-96-9ThickenerAll kinds of cosmeticsRinse-off cosmetics: 5%;
Leave-on cosmetics: 2.5%
2022/2/16Clariant International Ltd.
9Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Trimethylsiloxysilicate1402155-47-8Film FormerAll kinds of cosmetics≤30%2022/1/25Grant Industries, Inc
8Nicotinamide Mononucleotide1094-61-7Skin protectant, moisturizer, antioxidantAll types of cosmetics, except lip products, oral hygiene products and spray products≤3%2022/1/24Yuyao Lifespan Health Technology Co., Ltd.
7Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone1466529-58-7Emulsifying agentAll kinds of cosmetics2%-8%2022/1/17Dow Chemical (Zhang Jiagang) Investment Co., Ltd.
6Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate928663-45-0Cleansing agentShampoo, bath products, facial cleansing products and other cleansing cosmetics, excluding eye products)≤11%2021/12/8Innospec (Beijing) Inc.
5Tetrafluoropropene29118-24-9Propellant1. Leave-on products: skin cosmetics, hair care cosmetics
2. Rinse-off products: skin cosmetics, hair care cosmetics
≤90%2021/12/2Honeywell International Inc.
4Tissue Culture of Saussurea Involucrata/AntioxidantsAll kinds of cosmetics≤4%2021/8/13Dalian Practical Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
3Beta-Alanyl Hydroxyprolyldiaminobutyroyl Benzylamide/Skin protectant1. Rinse-off products: cleansing products and massage products
2. Leave-on products: toner, lotion, mask, etc.
3. Make-up: foundation
0.00001%-1.0%2021/8/13Shenzhen Winkey Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd.
2Lauroyl Alanine52558-74-4Cleansing agentAll kinds of cosmetics≤20%2021/6/28Suzhou Weimei Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
1Acetylneuraminic Acid131-48-6MoisturizerWhole-body skin≤2%2021/6/28Wuhan Zhongke Optics Valley Green Biotechnology Co.,Ltd.
Notes: The detailed technical requirements for part of newly notified NCIs have not been made public. The English translations above are merely literal translations based on these NCIs' Chinese names, which may differ from the INCI names provided by notifiers.

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