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Amendments to Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2015 (NMPA No. 41 of 2023)

Local Title
国家药监局关于将油包水类化妆品的pH值测定方法等21项制修订项目纳入化妆品安全技术规范 (2015年版)的通告(2023年第41号)
Country/Region
Chinese Mainland
Competent Authority
National Medical Products Administration
Type
Notice
Status
In force
Release Date
2023-08-28
Implementation Date
2023-08-28

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Amendments to Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2015 (NMPA No. 41 of 2023)
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On August 28, 2023, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced significant amendments to the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) (STSC). The key updates include the addition of a new prohibited ingredient, the clarification of benzene limit in cosmetics, the revision of 5 testing methods, and the introduction of 14 additional testing methods. Notably, except that the revised methods are scheduled to come into force on March 1, 2024, all other new contents will take immediate effect upon release.

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