On May 4, 2023, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released the draft Technical Guidelines for Filling in and Submitting Cosmetic Formula (Guidelines) for public consultation.

The Guidelines provides instructions for enterprises seeking to register or notify special/general cosmetics, outlining the requirements for completing the cosmetic formula table, which includes ingredient names, concentration, use purpose, remarks and safety information, etc.

During the review of registration and notification information, NIFDC has found problems in the filling-in of product formulas, such as non-standard and unreasonable ingredient names, use purposes, etc., which contributes to the drafting of the Guidelines. To address these problems, NIFDC has sorted out the specific issues involved in the filling-in and provided corresponding guidance to enterprises.

Content

I. Introduction

II. Scope

III. General Principles

IV. Formula Filling and Submitting Methods

V. Ingredient Name in Formula

VI. Percentage Content of Ingredients in Formula

VII. Use Purpose of Ingredients in Formula

VIII. Remarks Column in Formula

IX. Ingredient Safety Information

X. Safety Assessment of Ingredients/Ingredient Components Not Listed as Formula Components

Annex 1 Formula Table Template
Annex 2 Sample of Formula Table