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A Collection of Amendments to China Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC) from 2016 to 2024
Apr 25, 2024
Since STSC’s promulgation on December 23, 2015 and implementation on December 1, 2016, it has undergone multiple revisions to align with the evolving industry. The revisions are summarized in this article.
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China Officially Grants One-Year Buffer Period for Submission of Cosmetic Safety Assessment Report (Full Version)
Apr 23, 2024
On April 22, 2024, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) unveiled the "Announcement on the Release of Several Measures to Optimize Cosmetic Safety Assessment Management", pointing out that before May 1, 2025...
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Pre-market Approval
Ingredients
Safety Assessment
Testing
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China Consults on Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Data Catalogs and Guidelines for Stability, Preservative Challenges, Packaging Compatibility, and Skin Sensitization Testing
Apr 11, 2024
On April 10, 2024, the China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) unveiled six draft guidance documents concerning cosmetics safety assessment. These documents specifically address stability testing, preservative challenge testing, packaging compatibility testing, skin sensitization testing, and ingredient safety data, aiming to enhance the overall safety assessment process for cosmetics.
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Monthly Recap: Global Cosmetic Regulatory Updates | March 2024
Apr 08, 2024
ChemLinked rounded up the global regulatory updates on cosmetic products in March...
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China Amends the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2015: 5 Prohibited Ingredients and 14 Testing Methods Involved
Mar 25, 2024
On March 21, 2024, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced significant amendments to the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) (STSC), involving changes to...
Chinese Mainland
Ingredients
Testing
NEWS
China Adds 15 Toothpaste Testing Methods to Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC)
Mar 25, 2024
On March 21, 2024, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released an announcement that incorporates 15 new toothpaste testing methods into the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics. Effective from December 1, 2024, these testing methods apply to toothpaste registration, notification, and sampling tests.
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FAQs Vol. 16 | Guangzhou AMR Explains New Cosmetic Ingredient Notification, Multi-shade Cosmetics Notification, and More
Mar 14, 2024
On February 20, 2024, Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation (AMR) released a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to new cosmetic ingredient notification, multi-shade cosmetics notification, eye irritation test, changes to notified information, and re-notification of previously cancelled products.
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Ingredients
Testing
RECAP
Monthly Recap: Global Cosmetic Regulatory Updates | February 2024
Mar 12, 2024
ChemLinked rounded up the global regulatory updates on cosmetic products in February...
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Japan
India
Singapore
Thailand
Australia
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Labeling/Claim/Advertising
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NEWS
India Introduces Regulatory Guidelines for the Sampling of Cosmetics and Drugs
Mar 04, 2024
On February 9, 2024, India Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) unveiled the finalized version of the Regulatory Guidelines for Sampling of Drugs, Cosmetics & Medical Devices...
India
Post-market Surveillance
Testing
NEWS
India Solicits Public Opinions on Updated Standards for Petroleum Jelly in Cosmetics
Feb 26, 2024
On December 3, 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released the IS 4887 Specification for Petroleum Jelly for Cosmetic Industry (Second Revision) for public consultation until March 12, 2024...
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