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China Reduces Quarantine and Inspection Ratio by 10%, Benefit for Cosmetic Importation
Nov 02, 2017
China AQSIQ released the new "Administrative Provisions on Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Procedures", stipulating a new risk based method using both port and laboratory inspections which will reduce the quarantine and inspection ratio (the number of batches of goods that are inspected per imported consignment) by 10% and benefit the importation of cosmetics...
Chinese Mainland
Entry-exit
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Japan Corrected the Error on the Positive List of Additives in Quasi Drugs
Nov 02, 2017
Japan officially admitted a concentration limit error on the Positive List of Additives in Quasi Drugs, and corrected it as...
Japan
Ingredients
ANALYSIS
Best Practice for Exporting Non-Special Cosmetics to China
Nov 01, 2017
This article offers an overview on the new cosmetic importation system operating in Shanghai China dubbed the "Pudong Trial". The article offers readers an overview of critical issues pertaining to the pilot program. Furthermore this article will highlight the status quo of cosmetic filing practices as well as a more in-depth analysis of pros and cons of the new trial system. Finally, tips will be included for exporters to help develop an efficient market entry strategy...
Chinese Mainland
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Analysis of Amendments to China’s New Cosmetic Mask Industry Standard QB/T 2872
Nov 01, 2017
Compared to the old QB/T 2872, the new cosmetic mask industry standard is expanded in scope. It also stipulates new requirements on ingredients, fragrances, microbial testing, and hazardous substances in order to align with "Cosmetic Safety and Technical Standard (2015)". To encompass market and industry changes and the expansion in product characteristics, the scope of "Mask" in QB/T 2872 2017 is expanded to cover the general surface of human skin, including eye mask, lip mask, hand mask and foot mask, etc...
Chinese Mainland
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China Blocks Market Entry of Imported Toothpaste Containing Benzethonium Chloride
Oct 27, 2017
Recently 32 batches of imported cosmetics were disqualified during entry inspection and quarantine. Although not regulated as a cosmetic in China a consignment of toothpaste also failed to pass customs inspection due to the presence of Benzethonium Chloride. Although Benzethonium Chloride is allowed to be used in cosmetics as a preservative, toothpaste has not yet been designated as a cosmetic in China. Currently toothpaste is regulated by a specific standard...
Chinese Mainland
Ingredients
Entry-exit
NEWS
CFDA to Adjust Cosmetic Registration/Filing Application Relating to Cosmetic Production License
Oct 23, 2017
Since China adopted the new cosmetic licensing system, only the new Cosmetic Production License is acceptable from Jan 1st 2017 (see more: CL). CFDA will further adjust some details on cosmetic registration/filing application systems to make them link up. For approved domestic special use cosmetics whose actual production spot remains the same, if the batch number of new Production License is different from that of the original one, the applicant doesn't need to apply for change alone. Instead it should apply for change together with other updated items or when the license needs extension...
Chinese Mainland
Pre-market Approval
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Taiwan to Revise Hair Dye Ingredient Requirements
Oct 17, 2017
TFDA will revise hair dye ingredient requirements in list of "Maximum levels of Medical, Poisonous or Potent Drugs in Cosmetics"; Limitations and requirements for certain ingredients have changed and 33 new hair dye ingredients are added to the list. The new standard will be effective on Jan 1st 2019. In the new list, the hair dye ingredients part will add columns including INCI name, CAS Number and Restriction/Precaution, and refine the column "limitation" to "limitation standard (oxidative/non-oxidative)"...
Taiwan, China
Ingredients
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Taiwan to Amend Mandatory Hair Dye Claims Requirements
Oct 17, 2017
TFDA amended the standard of mandatory claims for hair dye products on the label, specification and package. The new edition will enter into force from Jan.1st 2019. Stakeholders who hold a medicated certificate (prerequisite for activities involving sale, distribution etc. of hair dye) should change relevant information according to the new instruction or apply for certificate update...
Taiwan, China
Labeling/Claim/Advertising
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Taiwan to Formulate Regulations on Cadmium and Barium in Cosmetics
Oct 13, 2017
Taiwan will revise requirements on cadmium and its residue in cosmetics and will totally ban the usage of barium in cosmetics. In the past Cadmium and its compound were banned from being used in cosmetics in China. However...
Taiwan, China
Ingredients
NEWS
Collection of Exclusive Information from CAFFI Annual Conference
Oct 13, 2017
China Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industry (CAFFCI) is an important cosmetic association in China. On its annual conference, experts and elites from global cosmetic filed are invited to discuss key issues in cosmetic industry especially circumstances in China. Internal discussion on cosmetic regulation and market trend can be derived from its conference. In 2017, Chemlinked attended CAFFCI Annual Conference and received following information...
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