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Test Method for Efficacy Measurement of Skin Whitening Cosmetic Products (Draft for Comments) and Explanatory Notes
Local Title:
《化妆品祛斑美白功效测试方法(征求意见稿)》及起草说明
Country/Region:
Chinese Mainland
Competent Authority:
National Institutes for Food and Drug Control
Type:
Guideline
Status:
Draft
Release Date:
2026-04-30
Implementation Date:
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Official Test Method for Efficacy Measurement of Skin Whitening Cosmetic Products (Draft for Comments) and Explanatory Notes
Test Method for Efficacy Measurement of Skin Whitening Cosmetic Products (Draft for Comments) and Explanatory Notes
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Summary

This document provides two human trial methods for evaluating skin whitening efficacy. The first method employs a UV-induced skin pigmentation model to assess product efficacy, while the second is based on open-use trials in human subjects. Compared with the current method in the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC), this draft optimizes subject selection, streamlines testing procedures, and reinforces quality control measures.

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