The Evolution of Chinese Cosmetic Regulations

On November 08 2014, China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) officially published the draft Regulations concerning the Supervision and Administration of Cosmetics for public opinions. Closely following it, on November 15 2014, CFDA started to solicit public opinions on the draft new Measures on Cosmetic Labeling. The draft Regulations concerning the Supervision and Administration of Cosmetics will replace the Hygiene Supervision over Cosmetics issued in 1989 and the new Measures on Cosmetic Labeling will be replaced by the Administrative Provisions on Cosmetics Labeling (Decree 100) and Guide to the Naming of Cosmetics as the main basis of law-enforcement in the administration of cosmetics labeling. The GB 5296.3-2008 provisions that do not conflict with the new regulations will continue to be applicable. Based on the new regulations a number of important questions arise,