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China Considers Backtracking on Disruptive CBEC Reforms
May 10, 2016
It’s been one month since the issuance and implementation of the new CBEC tax policy and positive lists for cross-border e-commerce in China. Guidance issued with the two batches of CBEC positive lists, clearly state that articles imported through CBEC bonded zones should have a clearance sheet. To obtain the “market-entry ticket”, companies need to follow import procedures for traditionally imported goods by submitting a series of documents. Products like imported non-special use cosmetics and special use cosmetics should have pre-market approvals. Some types of overseas manufacturers should be approved as well. The new regulations have threaten to be a huge dampener on the wild fire growth CBEC has seen over the last several years. The past month has been hard for many CBEC companies who are struggling to adjust prod...
Chinese Mainland
Entry-exit
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Shanghai Pudong to Implement Filing System for First Import Non-special Use Cosmetics
May 10, 2016
The State Council of China released a notice that from May 5 2016 to December 21 2018 it is to adjust 11 administrative approvals in Shanghai Pudong New Area including the adjustment of requirements for non-special use cosmetics imported for the first time. According to Regulations concerning the Hygiene Supervision over Cosmetics, cosmetics imported for the first time are subject to registration with CFDA by submitting a series of documents such as quality control specification, testing reports, free sale certificate, etc.. Under the new administrative requirements Pudong New Area will stop enforcing registration requirements and change to filing management according to the notice. The simplification of the approval process has drawn the attention...
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Philippines to Adopt A New Application System for LTO
May 06, 2016
On May 2 2016, Philippines Food and Drug Administration announced that it is to adopt a new application process and form for License to Operate (LTO) which is navigable and accessible on FDA Electronic Portal (e-portal). The new application system will be on a pilot run from June 1 to 31 August. Mandatory use of the web-based application form shall be strictly implemented starting September 1 2016 with no exemptions. The current Integrated Application Form will be replaced as of the same implementation date. To access the e-portal applicants are required to apply an authorized user account by submitting an Authorization Letter and sending a request to pair@fda.gov.ph. Applicants who want to try the new application form during the pilot run shall refer to the following schedules:
Philippines
Pre-market Approval
NEWS
Malaysia to Ban 3-Benzylidene Camphor from July 1 2016
May 05, 2016
Malaysia National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau (NPCB) recently announced it will ban 3-benzylidene camphor from July 1 2016. Currently it is allowed to be used under the limit of 2.0%. The adjustment was made during the 23th Meeting of ASEAN Cosmetic Committee (ACC) which was held in Bangkok, Thailand on 26- 27 November 2015 to align with EU No.2015/1298. Notified cosmetic products containing the ingredient circulating in the market a...
Malaysia
Ingredients
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CFDA Designates 6 New Testing Institutions for Cosmetics Administrative Licensing
Apr 27, 2016
A total of 6 new cosmetic testing institutes have been accredited by China’s CFDA to perform cosmetic testing in line with administrative licensing requirements. 5 of them are accredited to perform test relating to hygiene index and the other one for clinical trials. Until now there are 33 designated testing institutions to undertake the testing of new cosmetic ingredient, domestic special use cosmetics and cosmetics imported for the first time and issue testing reports: 26 hygiene safety testing institutions and 7 human safety testing institutions.
Chinese Mainland
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Philippines Declares Five Parabens as Banned Ingredients
Apr 25, 2016
In line with the decision made during the 21st ASEAN Cosmetic Committee (ACC) Meeting and its Related Events in Manila, Philippines declares the following ingredients are no longer allowed to be used in the formulation of cosmetic products.
Philippines
Ingredients
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China Ningbo CIQ New CBEC Policy Foreshadows Overall CBEC Development
Apr 25, 2016
Recently, China Ningbo CIQ circulated a document internally which states that at Ningbo port import requirements for general goods will also be applied to CBEC commodities (bonded import mode) after 8 Apr 2016. When these goods enter bonded warehouses, application materials, registration where applicable, labeling and administrative requirements should be in accordance with traditional importation requirements. Ningbo CIQ will conduct inspection and quarantine on CBEC following the strict rules for general trade. Qualified goods will be issued a customs clearance sheet. For products from CBEC direct mail import, Ningbo CIQ will no longer issue the customs clearance sheet but regard this...
Chinese Mainland
Entry-exit
NEWS
Taiwan Proposes Abolition of Cosmetic Colorant Usage Provisions
Apr 20, 2016
On April 19, Taiwan FDA proposed the abolition of “Provisions on Usage Management for New Legal Cosmetic Colorants” in consideration of the fact that relevant requirements are specified in “List of Legal Colorants in Cosmetics” which entered into force on Jan 1 this year.
Taiwan, China
Ingredients
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China Appends CBEC Positive List and Introduces Transitional Measures
Apr 20, 2016
Last week, China Ministry of Finance appended the CBEC positive list with a new batch of commodities permitted to be traded on CBEC platforms, which took effect from April 16, 2016. The list supplemented 151 types of commodities but no cosmetics categories were included. Although new commodities have been added to the positive list the number of product categories that can be sold through CBEC under the new scheme is still considerably less than before. Any commodities that have been excluded from the two batches of positive lists which were delivered to the bonded area before April 8
Chinese Mainland
Entry-exit
NEWS
8 Israeli Companies to Make First Appearance in China with Their Unique Natural Cosmetics
Apr 15, 2016
During China Beauty Expo on May 18-20, 8 Israeli cosmetic companies will make their first appearance in China, bringing high-quality and innovative beauty products to Chinese consumers. The products include face care, body care, hair care, baby care, and skin care treatments including well-known Israeli unique natural cosmetics extracted from the Dead Sea, the galilee and the desert plants and herbs, the olive trees, the jojoba and many more.
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