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Technical Guidelines for the Use Purpose of Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial)

Local Title
化妆品原料使用目的技术指南(试行)
Country/Region
Chinese Mainland
Competent Authority
National Institutes for Food and Drug Control
Type
Guideline
Status
In force
Release Date
2025-12-19
Implementation Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Guidelines for the Use Purpose of Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial)
File Language: EN
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On December 19, 2025, China's National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released the Technical Guidelines for the Use Purpose of Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial), accompanied by a set of FAQs. The Guidelines aim to standardize the ingredient functions during the registration and notification of cosmetics and new cosmetic ingredients by providing a comprehensive list of 72 recognized use purposes. This guideline will take effect on June 19, 2026.

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