In recent years, the surge in applications for cosmetic registration and notification in China has been accompanied by a noteworthy proportion of rejections. Among these cases, label non-compliance stands out prominently. This encompasses various aspects, such as incomplete label content, false or exaggerated efficacy claims, inconsistencies between ingredients in product names and formulas, improper labeling of shelf life, omission of mandatory warnings and instructions, and more. This article comprehensively compiles the regulations concerning the obligatory safety warnings on cosmetics' labels in the Chinese market.
As per the Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Labeling, the safety warning is an integral part of Chinese cosmetics label, referring to the content that must be present on the label as mandated by laws, administrative regulations, departmental rules, mandatory national standards, technical specifications, etc.
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Under the current regulatory framework, cosmetics registrants and notifiers can continue to submit a simplified version of the safety assessment report during the registration or notification process until May 1, 2025. Following this deadline, a full version of the safety assessment will be mandated. To facilitate a smooth transition, China is planning to release a set of technical guidelines.
The current cosmetic technical standard STSC 2015 specifies the cosmetics' general safety standards, prohibited/restricted/permitted ingredients and testing methods. It is revised aperiodically in response to changing trade practices in the industry. China is planning to issue a new version of STSC.
