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China Likely to Ban Repackaging of Cosmetics
May 19, 2016
Our sources have reliably informed us that in the near future the sale of repackaged cosmetics will be prohibited by CFDA. In fact it has been revealed by some companies that filing of repacked cosmetics has already been rejected by Beijing FDA. Guangdong FDA has notified companies within its prefecture of the upcoming dramatic change but no specific enforcement rule or transitional measures have been issued. However, in some provinces e.g. Jiangsu, filing is still acceptable. Changes to Regulatory Requirements Industry first became aware of the changes in cosmetic regulatory requirements when companies applied for filing modification of repacked cosmetics. The notification released by the CFDA on Dec 15th 2015 stipulated that since January 1st 2016, Cosmetics manufacturers shall exchange National Industrial Manufacture License and Hygiene License for Cosmetics Manufacturers for one Cosmetics Manufacture License and complete the exchange before January 1st 2017. The new lic
Chinese Mainland
Pre-market Approval
NEWS
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
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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...
Chinese Mainland
Pre-market Approval
Pudong Filing
NEWS
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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NEWS
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
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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
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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.
Chinese Mainland
NEWS
Cosmetics Traded through CBEC Require Approval from CFDA
Apr 15, 2016
On April 14 2016, China Ministry of Finance released an announcement to explain the note “cosmetics imported for the first time excluded” in the China CBEC Commodities Positive List. The announcement states that in the future cosmetics sold through CBEC shall obtain administrative license or filing certificate based on the rule stipulated by the Regulations concerning the Hygiene Supervision over Cosmetics “cosmetics imported for the first time shall obtain the administrative license granted by the CFDA (filing for non-special use cosmetics)”. The actual meaning of CBEC “positive list” is finally clear. Categories excluded from the list are not permitted to be imported and cosmetics in the list are required to be registered or file a record with the CFDA prior to being imported to China via CBEC. In fact license requirement is not surprising. Last year, CIQs of certain CBEC pilot cities such as Ningbo and Shenzhen have required companies to submit
Chinese Mainland
Entry-exit
NEWS
Zhongshan FDA Use Red and Black List Administrative Method for Cosmetics Companies
Apr 13, 2016
The FDA of Zhongshan City, Guangdong province has implemented “red and black list” administrative methods to ensure the safety of food, drug, medical instruments and cosmetics. How to become a company in the red list? According to the new administrative methods, companies should proactively apply to add their names in the red list which will mean they are designated as a credible manufacturer. Their applications will be reviewed by Zhongshan FDA, and then their names will be added to the red list if they pass the review. Companies with no safety or compliance violations in the last two years that meet the following three requirements will be qualified to be added to the red list. Companies designated as “Class A Companies” or “Standard Companies” with high credit rating by FDA; Companies have been publicly praised by governments or relevant departments at prefectural level; Companies that have been officially issued with a
Chinese Mainland
Pre-market Approval
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NEWS
China CBEC Commodities Positive List: More Doubts than Solutions
Apr 11, 2016
Although to some extent the list clears up the confusion on the commodities that are regulated under the new tax it also leaves several doubts in regards to actual implementation and may result in more negative impacts on CBEC companies and third-party platforms.
Chinese Mainland
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