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Human Skin Patch Test
Local Title:
人体皮肤斑贴试验方法
Country/Region:
Chinese Mainland
Competent Authority:
National Medical Products Administration
Type:
Guideline
Status:
To be enforced
Release Date:
2026-01-12
Implementation Date:
2026-07-01
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Official Human Skin Patch Test
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Summary

On January 12, 2026, the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the incorporation of four test methods into the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2015 (STSC). This method specifies the purpose, basic principles, requirements for test subjects, and procedures for conducting human skin patch tests. It is applicable for detecting potential adverse skin reactions caused by cosmetic products.

History
2026-01-12
Human Skin Patch Test
To be enforced
Release Date: 2026-01-12
Implementation Date : 2026-07-01
2025-07-03
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