In January 2023, National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued a notice allowing notifiers or entrusted manufacturers of Chinese domestic low-risk general cosmetics to conduct self-testing when applying for notification. On March 30, 2023, NMPA released several FAQs to further clarify the requirements for conducting the self-testing and submitting the testing reports, so as to help cosmetic stakeholders better comply with the new regulatory requirements. 

1. Why is it necessary to optimize the management measures for the notification testing of general cosmetics?

2. For cosmetic notifiers or entrusted manufacturers who intend to conduct the self-testing, what prerequisites shall they meet? 

3. How should qualified notifiers or entrusted manufacturers carry out the self-testing?

4. How should notifiers or entrusted manufacturers make the statement that proves their testing capabilities?

5. What are the requirements for the format and contents of the self-testing report? 

What are the requirements for the format and contents of the self-testing report?