A Collection of Obligatory Safety Warnings on the Chinese Labels of Cosmetics

1

Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate

Avoid contacting eyes.

Notes: If the use purpose is not preservative, the ingredient and its function must also be indicated on the product label.

2

Salicylic acid

Contains salicylic acid.

Not for use by children under three years of age (It should be labeled only if the products are possibly used by children under three and will have contact with the skin for a long period.)

Notes: If the use purpose is not preservative, the ingredient and its function must also be indicated on the product label.

3

Strontium peroxide

Avoid contacting eyes. Rinse immediately if the product goes into eyes.

Only for professional use.

Wear proper gloves.

4

Resorcinol

Contains resorcinol

5

Selenium disulfide

Contains selenium disulfide.

Avoid contacting eyes or wounded skin.

6

Strontium chloride

Contains strontium.

Not suitable for frequent use by children.

7

Dimethylol ethylene thiourea

Contains dimethylol ethylene thiourea.

8

Hydrogen peroxide, and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide

a) Hair Products: Wear proper gloves.

Contains hydrogen peroxide.

Avoid contacting eyes. Rinse immediately if the product goes into eyes.

b) Skin Products:

Contains hydrogen peroxide.

Avoid contacting eyes. Rinse immediately if the product goes into eyes.

c) Nails hardening Products:

Contains hydrogen peroxide.

Avoid contacting eyes. Rinse immediately if the product goes into eyes.

9

Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts

Only for professional use.

10

Calcium hydroxide

a) Hair straight-perming products containing calcium hydroxide and guanidine salts:

Contains strong base.

Avoid contacting eyes. May lead to blindness.

Prevent children’s access.

b)  pH modifier for depilating products:

Contains weak base.

Avoid contacting eyes.

Prevent children’s access.

11

Inorganic sulfites and hydrogen sulfites

If the use purpose is not preservative, the ingredient and its function must also be indicated on the product label.

12

Lithium hydroxide

(a) Hair straight-perming products:

1. General use:

Contains strong base.

Avoid contacting eyes. May lead to blindness.

Prevent children’s access.

2. Professional use:

Only for professional use.

Avoid contacting eyes. May lead to blindness.

(b) pH modifier for depilating products:

Contains strong base.

Avoid contacting eyes.

Prevent children’s access.

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(1) Thioglycollic acid and its salts

(a) Hair perming products:

Contains thioglycollates.

Follow the use instructions.

Prevent children’s access.

Only for professional use.

The following instructions are required: Avoid contacting eyes. Rinse immediately with large amount of water if the product goes into eyes, and seek doctor’s advice.

(b) Depilating products:

Contains thioglycollates.

Follow the use instructions.

Prevent children’s access.

The following instructions are required: Avoid contacting eyes. Rinse immediately with large amount of water if the product goes into eyes, and seek doctor’s advice.

(c) Other rinse-off hair products:

Contains thioglycollates.

Follow the use instructions.

Prevent children’s access.

The following instructions are required: Avoid contacting eyes. Rinse immediately with large amount of water if the product goes into eyes, and seek doctor’s advice.

(2) Thioglycollic acid esters

Contains thioglycollates.

Follow the use instructions.

Prevent children’s access.

Only for professional use.

The following instructions are required: Avoid contacting eyes. Rinse immediately with large amount of water if the product goes into eyes, and seek doctor’s advice.

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Silver nitrate

Contains silver nitrate.

Wash immediately if the product goes into eyes.

15

(1) Alkali sulfides

Prevent children’s access.

Avoid contacting eyes.

(2) Alkaline earth sulfides

Prevent children’s access.

Avoid contacting eyes.

16

Strontium hydroxide

Prevent children’s access.

Avoid contacting eyes.

17

Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes; AlxZr(OH)yClz and the aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complexes

Not for use on wounded or irritated skins.

18

Zinc phenolsulfonate

Avoid contacting eyes.

19

Potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide

a) Solvent of the protective films for nails:

Contains strong base.

Avoid contacting eyes. May lead to blindness.

Prevent children’s access.

b) Hair straight-perming products

1. General use:

Contains strong base.

Avoid contacting eyes. May lead to blindness.

Prevent children’s access.

2. Professional use:

Only for professional use.

Avoid contacting eyes. May lead to blindness.

c) pH modifier for depilating products:

Avoid contacting eyes.

Prevent children’s access.

20

Talc: hydrated magnesium silicate

Powder products for children under the age of three:

Keep the powder away from children’s nose and mouth.

21

a-Hydroxy acids and their salts, esters

If it is used in non-sunscreen skin care cosmetics and contains ≥3% α-Hydroxy acids, or claims α-Hydroxy acids on the label, it should indicate "use the product together with sunscreens".

22

Ammonia

The product shall indicate “contains ammonia” when it contains more than 2% ammonia.

23

Dichlorophen

Contains dichlorophen.

24

Alkyl(C12-C22) trimonium chloride

If the use purpose e is not preservative, the ingredient and its function must be indicated on the product label.

25

Benzoic acid

Sodium benzoate

If the use purpose e is not preservative, the ingredient and its function must be indicated on the product label.

26

Phenoxyisopropanol

If the use purpose e is not preservative, the ingredient and its function must be indicated on the product label.

27

Zinc pyrithione

If the use purpose e is not preservative, the ingredient and its function must be indicated on the product label.

28

Inorganic sulfites and hydrogen sulfites

If the use purpose e is not preservative, the ingredient and its function must be indicated on the product label.

29

Benzyl alcohol

If the use purpose e is not preservative, the ingredient and its function must be indicated on the product label.

1

Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate

Avoid contacting eyes.

2

Chlorobutanol

Contains acetone chloroform

3

Glutaral

Contains glutaraldehyde (It should be labeled only if the concentration of glutaraldehyde in product exceeds 0.05%).

4

Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

Not for use by children under three years of age (It should be labeled only if the products are possibly used by children under three, except for the bath products and shampoos).

5

Salicylic acid and its salts

Contains salicylic acid.

Not for use by children under three years of age (It should be labeled only if the products are possibly used by children under 3 and will have contact with the skin for a long period).

6

Phenylmercuric salts (including borate)

Contains benzenemercury compound

7

Thimerosal

Contains merthiolate

Notes: For cosmetics containing substances that can release formaldehyde, if the formaldehyde concentration in the finished product exceeds 0.05% (calculated in free formaldehyde), they must be marked "contains formaldehyde" on the product label, and are prohibited for use in spray products.

1

Benzophenone-3

Contains benzophenone-3

1

1-Naphthol (CI 76605)

Contains 1-napthol

2

2-Methylresorcinol

Contain Methylresorcinol

3

N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-pphenylenediamine sulfate

Contains phenylenediamines

4

N-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine

Contains phenylenediamines

5

N-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine HCl

Contains phenylenediamines

6

N-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine sulfate

Contains phenylenediamines

7

p-Phenylenediamine

Contains phenylenediamines

8

p-Phenylenediamine HCl

Contains phenylenediamines

9

p-Phenylenediamine sulfate

Contains phenylenediamines

10

Toluene-2,5-diamine

Contains phenylenediamines

11

Toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate

Contains phenylenediamines

12

Resorcinol

Contains phenylenediamines

Notes: In addition to the instruction and warnings specified in the above table, the following warnings must be marked on the labels of hair coloring products:

• Hair dyes may cause severe allergic reaction.

• Read the instruction before use and do as required.

• This product is not suitable for consumers under the age of 16.

• Not for use at eyebrows or eyelashes.

• If the product goes into eyes s, rinse immediately.

• Wear proper gloves when the product is applied in professional use.

• Please do not dye hairs in case of rash on the face, inflammation, allergy, or wound of the scalp happen, or if the user has history of adverse effects caused by hair dyes.

1

GB/T 27574-2011 Mascara

1. Do not use the product into eyes;

2. Upon usage, please tighten the lid immediately to avoid the product drying too fast;

3. For contact lens wearers, please take out the contact lenses before removing the mascara;

4. Keep in a cool place and away from direct sunlight;

5. Do not use in cases of eye discomfort, such as inflammation, infection, or injury.

2

QB/T 1858.1-2006 Florida Water

Precautions for safe use such as “use and keep away from fire sources” shall be marked.

3

GB/T 35955-2018 Anti-perspiration (Fragrant) Liquid (Lotion, Spray, Paste)

1. Products added with aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes [A1xZr(OH)yClz] and/or aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complexes antiperspirant should be marked with warnings such as "This product shall not be used on irritated or damaged skin and shall be kept out of reach of children."

2. Products added with zinc phenolsulfonate antiperspirant should be marked with warnings such as "This product should avoid contact with eyes and keep out of reach of children."

3. For aerosol can products, the requirements in BB/T 0005-2010 shall be followed at the same time.

4

GB/T 26516-2011 Massage Essential Oil

1. Do not use internally;

2. Do not apply directly to the skin;

3. Not suitable for pregnant women, infants, as well as individuals with hypertension, kidney disease, epilepsy, or damaged skin. Sensitive skin users shall perform a patch test prior to use.

5

QB/T 4079-2010 Massage Base Oil, Massage Oil

1) The massage base oil must specify the specific type of vegetable oil added to the product.

2) The massage oil should be marked with the following content:

1. Types and contents of massage essential oils;

2. The type of vegetable oil added to the massage base oil;

3. Avoid contact with the area around the eyes;

4. Do not use internally;

5. Not suitable for pregnant women, infants, as well as individuals with hypertension, kidney disease, epilepsy, or damaged skin. Sensitive skin users shall perform a patch test prior to use;

6. Store away from light, sealed and at low temperature.

6

QB/T 2287-2011 Nail Enamel

1. The sales packaging of organic solvent-based nail enamel should be marked with "Warning/Cautions: Flammable. Keep away from high temperature and fire sources." or other similar warnings.

2. If the concentration of formaldehyde in the formula exceeds 0.05%, the label should indicate: "Contains formaldehyde. Please protect the skin with oil."

3. The labels on the sales packaging can be marked with: "Avoid contact with chemical fiber fabrics while nail enamel is still wet", "Use with caution for children" (excluding nail enamel for children) or other similar precautions.

7

QB/T 4364-2012 Nail Enamel Remover

The visible panel of the nail enamel remover sales packaging should be marked with warnings such as "Warning/Cautions: Flammable. Keep away from high temperature and fire sources. Keep out of reach of children. Children should only use this product under adult supervision."

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GB/T 29678-2013 Permanent Wave

Curling agent (straightening agent) and hydrogen peroxide type styling agent should be marked as follows:

1) Curling agent (straightening agent):

1. Avoid contact with eyes;
   

2. If the product accidentally gets into eyes, rinse with plenty of water immediately and seek medical treatment;

3. Wear suitable gloves;

4. Contains thioglycolate;

5. Use according to the instructions;

6. Keep out of reach of children;

7. For professional use only (general-use products have no need to be marked with this item);

8. Individuals with a history of perm product allergies should refrain from using. Do not use this product if the scalp is damaged.

2) Hydrogen peroxide type styling agent:

1. Wear suitable gloves;

2. Contain hydrogen peroxide;

3. Avoid contact with eyes;

4. If the product accidentally gets into eyes, rinse immediately;

5. Use according to the instructions;

6. Keep out of reach of children;

7. For professional use only (general-use products have no need to be marked with this item);

8. Individuals with a history of perm product allergies should refrain from using. Do not use this product if the scalp is damaged.

9

QB/T 4126-2010 Hair Bleaching Preparation

1. Please read the following important information before use, and operate in strict accordance with the instructions;

2. Keep this product out of children's reach and refrain from applying it to children's hair;

3. Properly wear suitable gloves;

4. Do not use on eyebrows or eyelashes;

5. Remove contact lenses before use. Prevent any contact of the prepared mixture with the eyes. In case of accidental eye exposure, rinse immediately with water. In case of any discomfort, immediately seek medical attention.

6. This product may trigger allergic reactions. If any discomfort arises (including redness, burning, pain, and itching), cease further application and consult a doctor;

7. Refrain from using this product on uncomfortable, red, or damaged scalp;

8. Do not use on fragile or damaged hair. It's recommended to use the product up to only once within 24 hours;

9. Employ solely plastic or glass tools, clips, or combs. Strictly avoid the use of metal tools;

10. Bleaching agents must be labeled: "Avoid inhalation."

10

QB/T 5108-2017 Hair Removal Cream (Lotion)

1. Contains thioglycolate;

2. Use according to the instructions;

3. Keep out of reach of children;

4. Avoid contact with eyes. If the product accidentally gets into eyes, rinse with plenty of water immediately and seek medical treatment;

5. This product might cause allergic reactions in a small number of individuals. If you experience discomfort, discontinue the use immediately. Prior to each application, perform the allergy test on a small patch of skin. Proceed with the usage only if no adverse skin reactions occur within 24 hours;

6. Refrain from using this product on inflamed or damaged skin;

7. A 48-hour interval should be ensured between successive applications on the same skin area;

8. For external use only.

11

QB/T 1643-1998 Hair Mousse

Follow the requirements of BB/T 0005-2010.

12

QB/T 1644-1998 Hair Styling Gel

Follow the requirements of BB/T 0005-2010.

13

QB/T 1862-2011 Hair Oil

Aerosol can products shall comply with the requirements of BB/ 0005-2010.

14

QB/T 4076-2010 Hair Wax

Aerosol can products shall comply with the requirements of BB/ 0005-2010.

15

BB/T 0005-2010 Label, Classification and Terms of Aerosol Products

1. Pressurized Packaging: avoid impact and use away from fire sources.

2. Store in a dry and ventilated environment below 50°C, avoid direct sunlight, and keep away from fire and heat sources.

3. Keep out of reach of children.

4. Do not puncture the product or empty cans, and do not dispose of them in open flames.

5. The labeling of flammable aerosol products must adhere to the requirements of GB 20578.

6. Products with potential toxicity to humans and animals should display relevant instructions.