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China Details Cosmetic License Renewal Requirements
Dec 20, 2016
China Food and Drug Administration released the amended provisions for renewal of cosmetic license for public consultation. The consultation period will end on Dec 31. In the past, there was only one clause in the Provisions for Application and Acceptance of Administrative Licensing for Cosmetics regulating the renewal of cosmetic license which stipulated that “Applicants intending to extend the validity must apply 4 months prior to the expiry date”. The new provisions adjust the deadline to apply for renewal and detail the application procedures and requirements. New Provisions 1. To apply for renewal of a cosmetic license (including the filing certificate for imported non-special use cosmetics), applicants shall submit the application 6 months prior to the expiration date. Where there is a need to supplement additional documents due t...
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Pre-market Approval
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Korea to Fine Manufacturers and Importers of Animal-tested Cosmetics
Dec 16, 2016
Recently Korea MFDS announced that it will impose a fine of 1 million Korean won on manufacturers and importers of cosmetics that are tested on animals or contain animal-tested ingredients after the implementation of the animal testing ban.
South Korea
Animal Testing
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China Cosmetic Production License Deadline Drawing Close
Dec 13, 2016
Take home: Domestic Manufacturers shall exchange or obtain a Cosmetic Production License before Dec 31 2016. On Dec 15 2015 CFDA announced the consolidation of the cosmetic licensing system. Domestic manufacturers will no longer need to obtain a Cosmetics Production License from AQSIQ and a Hygiene License for Production Enterprise of Cosmetics from provincial FDAs and will now only need a Cosmetic Production License from provincial FDAs (see CL news).
Chinese Mainland
Pre-market Approval
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Avoiding China Cosmetic Animal Testing Requirements: Tips for Industry
Dec 09, 2016
Takehome: To avoid animal testing requirements international cosmetics companies can consider: 1) Setting up a manufacturing facility in China to manufacture non-special use cosmetics 2) Consider using CBEC, although the regulatory landscape in this sector is changing fast. In the next couple of years we can expect standard regulatory requirements to be the same as crossborder ecommerce. 3) Consider exporting raw materials or semi-finished products in bulk for repackaging in China. 4) There is some light at the end of the tunnel for cruelty free cosmetic companies as China recently approved an alternative to animal testing (see CL news).
Chinese Mainland
Animal Testing
NEWS
Cosmetics Trade Be Significantly Curtailed by China Crossboarder Ecommerce Policies
Dec 06, 2016
The implementation of new CBEC policies on April 8 2016 (see CL news) significantly impacted the trade of cosmetics in China.
Chinese Mainland
NEWS
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics Enters Into Force from Dec 1
Dec 01, 2016
After almost a year grace period, Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC) officially enters into force from Dec 1 2016. From Dec 1st 2016, manufacture and import of new cosmetics not complying with STSC 2015 is prohibited.
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China Extends CBEC Policy Grace Period Until the End of 2017
Nov 30, 2016
To help enterprises to adapt to the new policy, the MOC and related departments have agreed to extend grace period of CBEC policy will be extended from May 2017 to the end of 2017.
Chinese Mainland
NEWS
Taiwan Releases Two Testing Guidelines for Sunscreens
Nov 24, 2016
To perfect the cosmetic testing system and ensure the safety of subjects, Taiwan recently released two testing guidelines for sunscreens, namely Guidelines for Testing of Cosmetic UVA Sun-protection Efficacy and Guidelines for Testing of SPF. According to the TFDA, the guidelines are formulated as a reference for domestic companies only when conducting related testing. It is not mandatory for international companies to comply with the guidelines.
Taiwan, China
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Taiwan to Revise Cosmetic Scope and Categories Lists
Nov 11, 2016
Considering the gap between the official listed cosmetic categories and the actual marketed cosmetic categories, Taiwan MOHW revised the list in accordance with the industry status. The revision was released on Nov 7 for public consultation which is invited before Jan 6 2017.
Taiwan, China
NEWS
China FDA Make Giant Leap towards Realizing a Cruelty Free Cosmetic Sector
Nov 11, 2016
Our sources have reliably informed us that China Food and Drug Administration has approved an alternative to animal testing of cosmetics ingredients, specifically the in-vitro 3T3 NRU phototoxicity test. An official notification relating to the alternative has been internally circulated in the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) which is responsible for formulating cosmetic technical standards including testing methods. The internal notification specifies that the alternative “In Vitro 3T3 NRU Phototoxicity Test for Chemicals in Cosmetics” was reviewed and passed by the Cosmetic Expert Committee. The alternative will be added to Chapter 6 of Safety and Technic...
Chinese Mainland
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