On May 31, 2024, the China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) unveiled the Guidelines for Research and Determination of Safe Use History of New Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial) (Draft for Comments) (the Safe Use History Guidelines) and the Guidelines for Research and Determination of Safe Consumption History of New Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial) (Draft for Comments) (the Safe Consumption History Guidelines) for public consultation.
The draft of Safe Consumption History Guidelines applies to the research and determination of the safe consumption history for NCIs in Situation 5. Its main text consists of 6 parts, including the overview, application scope, general principles, basic requirements for safe consumption history proof materials, common certification sources and key points, as well as safety assessment requirements.