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[Updated] CSAR Subsidiary Regulations: China Implements the Strictest Cosmetic Sampling Testing Regulation
Mar 08, 2023
In September 2020 and June 2022, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued two drafts of Measures for the Management of Cosmetic Sampling Testing. Finally, on January 12, 2023, NMPA released the finalized Measures, which was implemented on March 1, 2023. The Measures is divided into 8 chapters and 61 articles, providing detailed requirements on the formulation of sampling testing work plan, sampling, testing and result submission, objection and re-testing, verification and disposal of unqualified products, as well as information disclosure. The key points are summarized and analyzed as follows.
Chinese Mainland Post-market Surveillance Testing CSAR
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A Collection of China Cosmetic National/Industry/Group Standards in 2022
Mar 02, 2023
In 2022, China’s Standardization Administration (SAC), Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), National Light Industry Council and Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation released and implemented a series of national/industry standards pertaining to cosmetics and toothpaste. China's biggest cosmetic association—the China Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI), approved 14 group standards. Here ChemLinked compiled all these standards we believe to be worthy of your interest.
Chinese Mainland Ingredients Testing
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Monthly Recap: Global Cosmetic Regulatory Updates | February 2023
Mar 01, 2023
ChemLinked rounded up the global regulatory updates on cosmetic products in February...
Chinese Mainland South Korea Japan Australia Custom Cosmetics Ingredients Post-market Surveillance Testing GMP EU Canada
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China NIFDC Consults on Six Guidelines for In Vitro Testing, Sunscreen Performance Testing, and Animal Testing
Feb 28, 2023
On February 23, 2023, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) opened a public consultation on six technical guidelines for in vitro testing, determination for sun protection factor (SPF) and waterproof performance, as well as acute inhalation toxicity testing. Stakeholders with any comments can mail to hzppjzx@nifdc.org.cn before March 13, 2023.
Chinese Mainland Animal Testing Testing
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EU Safety Gate Alerts 212 Batches of Non-compliant Cosmetics in 2022
Feb 24, 2023
In 2022, EU Safety Gate published 212 alerts on non-compliant cosmetics notified by 16 countries, among which Sweden, Lithuania, Italy, Germany and France ranked the Top 5. In terms of product category, perfume tops the list of non-compliant cosmetics, followed by skin-lightening cream/lotion, body cream/lotion, face cream and hair dye. For the notified cosmetics, the detection of prohibited ingredient is the primary non-compliance reason. Other major reasons include failing to meet the use condition, risk of being contaminated, excessive concentration of heavy metal and unqualified labelling.
Ingredients Labeling/Claim/Advertising Post-market Surveillance EU
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South Korea Revises Cosmetics Safety Standard: Officially Banning the Usage of Five Hair Dye Ingredients
Feb 23, 2023
South Korea newly specified five hair dyes as prohibited ingredients in the Regulation on Safety Standards, etc., for Cosmetics. The regulation will be effective on August 22, 2023. An interim period of two years is granted for enterprises after the regulation implementation. Business entities' obligation is detailed in the article.
South Korea Ingredients
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Malaysia Amends Cosmetic Ingredient Use Requirements: 42 Prohibited Ingredients Added and 3 Ingredients Revised
Feb 22, 2023
The main amendments include: 1) Annexe II: List of Prohibited Ingredients – 42 added 2) Annexe IV: List of Permitted Colorants – 1 revised 3) Annexe VI: List of Permitted Preservatives – 1 revised 4) Annexe VII: List of Permitted UV Filters – 1 revised
Malaysia Ingredients
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South Korea KPTA Reminds to Report Cosmetic Import Information Before February 28
Feb 10, 2023
Korea Pharmaceutical Traders Association (KPTA) published a notice, which requires the responsible distribution manager to submit the cosmetic import information before February 2.
South Korea
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EU SCCS Finalizes Opinion on Aluminium
Feb 09, 2023
In May 2022, EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) launched an eight-week public consultation on the preliminary revised opinion on the safety of Aluminium (Al) in cosmetics. After considering the new information received during this period, SCCS released the final opinion on February 2, 2023.
Ingredients EU
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Monthly Recap: Global Cosmetic Regulatory Updates | January 2023
Feb 09, 2023
ChemLinked rounded up the global regulatory updates on cosmetic products in January...
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