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:
General Provisions
Technical Requirements (including requirements for product Chinese name, ingredients, formulation, quality and safety control, packaging, labeling, claims, manufacturing techniques and product testing, etc.)
Results Determination Principles
Supplementary Provisions