Cosmetic Compliance
Intelligence & Solutions
Intelligence & Solutions
Freckle-removing and whitening cosmetics are products designed to reduce or slow down skin pigmentation and achieve skin whitening effects. These cosmetics often contain ingredients that are considered to have relatively high risks and are therefore subject to stringent regulations worldwide. To assist enterprises in selecting appropriate ingredients and ensuring product safety, several countries have established regulations regarding permitted whitening agents and their usage limits. This article is an overview of the current regulatory status of freckle-removing and whitening cosmetics, as well as their active ingredients, in major cosmetics markets worldwide.
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China Consults on the First Regulation for Freckle-Removing and Whitening Cosmetic Ingredients
China Consults on Technical Guidelines for Special Cosmetics with Freckle-removing and Whitening Efficacy
China Approves Efficacy Evaluation Methods for Freckle Removing (Whitening) and Anti-Hair Loss Products
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.
