On Dec 14, 2018, Shanghai Medical Products Administration (SMPA) released and implemented Specification for initial Imported Non-Special Use Cosmetics Filing Documents Review. SMPA Technical Review Department collected more than 10,000 opinions from the former CFDA in the past 2 years. Combined with experiences gained from implementation of the pilot filing system in Shanghai. SMPA then organized the preparation of Technical Review Specifications with a view to standardizing filing document review.

This specification is of great reference value for stakeholders filing imported non-SUC and is likely to be the reference document guiding development of what will be the  gold standard going forward i.e. Administrative Measures on Filing for Non-Special Use Cosmetics (still in the process).

The Specification consists of 4 chapters and 26 articles, as shown below:

1. General Provisions

2. Technical Requirements (including requirements for product Chinese name, ingredients, formulation, quality and safety control, packaging, labeling, claims, manufacturing techniques and product testing, etc.)

3. Results Determination Principles

4. Supplementary Provisions