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China New Sunscreen Labeling Requirements: Compliance Q&A
Jul 12, 2016
New sunscreens labeling requirements were released by CFDA on June 1 but many requirements weren’t specified clearly. After consulting with CFDA, ChemLinked compiled the answers to some important questions. Q: The new regulation stipulates that if the measured SPF = 2~50, the actual measured value shall be marked. If the value is 43, should cosmetics be labeled with SPF 43? A: CFDA hasn’t yet figured out a reasonable labeling approach for SPF value but they will release a related notice ASAP. It is said that the labeled value may combine 95% confidence intervals and a multiple of 5. Due to the uncertainty companies can also label the SPF valu...
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Chinese FDA Official Reveals Latest Cosmetic Repackaging Ban Developments
Jul 12, 2016
In an exclusive interview with Chemlinked a Zhejiang FDA official announced that now Zhejiang province permits repackaging of cosmetics and will not implement the proposed repackaging ban unless CFDA releases the official notification. At present Beijing FDA, Guangdong FDA and Tianjin FDA have already banned filing of repackaged cosmetics. Other provinces are still accepting new repackaging applications and are instead adopting a “wait-and-see” attitude. The official also revealed that som...
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CFDA's Explanations to Formula Modification Requirements during the Transitional Period of STSC
Jul 08, 2016
CFDA’s notification relating to transitional measures for implementing Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics on June 1 stipulated that if there is a change of formula for domestic special use cosmetics and all imported cosmetics approved already, modification application form, revised formula, description and diagram of the production process, packaging design and safety assessment report (for risk-concern substance) shall be submitted before Dec 1st 2016. After a technical review, CFDA will renew the license (keeping the previous license number) for qualified products. Unqualified products will require submission of safety-related documents. During a CFDA internal training course, Qi Liubin Director of Cosmetic Registration Department explained that the safety-related documents include testing reports. Therefore, it is unnecessary for companies to submit testing reports in the first phase of applying modification. Testing reports are only required to supplement provided
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Impacts of China’s New Sunscreen Labeling Requirements
Jul 01, 2016
The new sunscreens labeling requirements released by CFDA on June 1 permits the marking of SPF > 50 and PA ++++ on labels. 1 International Companies The new requirements are expected to be favorable for international companies by allowing greater labeling flexibility. As stipulated, starting June 1 2016 manufactures/importers that want to adjust the claims of their existing sunscreens are permitted to apply for modification by submitting corresponding testing reports. Different from other cosmetics, sunscreens enjoy a preferential policy which CFDA can accept UV test reports of SPF value, water resistance and PFA value from overseas labs. As overseas countries/regions such as EU, America and Japan have accepted SPF 50+ and PA++++ for a long time importers have existing qualified testing reports which are acceptable by CFDA. In such case, they can submit their applications immediately and change th...
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Interpretation of Transitional Measures regarding Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics
Jun 08, 2016
On 1 June 2016 CFDA formally released an announcement specifying the transitional measures for implementing Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics. The announcement clarified relevant measures and deadlines for the implementation of the new standard, which are almost the same as reported by a Chemlinked at the end of May (CL news). Formula “For already approved or filed cosmetics, the manufacturers and importers should submit modification applications to CFDA before 1st Dec 2016. Domestic non-special cosmetics only require submission of new formula and packaging while other categories require submission of description and diagram of the production process, safety assessment report (for risk-concern substance) and testing reports together.” However testing reports could be a big problem for manufacturers/importers applying for modification. At present almost all the accredited testing institutions do not conduct related testing according to the new Standard, so the
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China Implements New Labeling Requirements for Sunscreens
Jun 03, 2016
On June 1 2016 China Food and Drug Administration promulgated and implemented a regulation named “Requirements for Sunscreens Labeling”, revising the labeling requirements relating to SPF and PFA. The most significant change to the new regulation is the permission of marking SPF > 50 and PA ++++ on labels. In the past cosmetics can only be indicated by SPF > 30 and PA +++ even if the actual measured value is higher, which doesn’t align with the international standards. ... Reach24h’s Interpretation: For imported sunscreens, new claims can be marked on over-labels without the need of updating original packaging. The regulation mentioned that “measured SPF = 2~50, indication of the measured value”. It can be expected that SPF 13, 24, 48, etc will appear on labels and SPF value will be different between over-labels and original packaging due to deviation, which may confuse consumers. Manufacturers need to take the corresponding me
Chinese Mainland
Labeling/Claim/Advertising
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Choices for Foreign Cosmetics Entering China after the Potential Repackaging-ban
Jun 02, 2016
Our inside sources have informed that repackaging of cosmetics will be banned in the near future. Explained below are two possible solutions for foreign cosmetics entering China after repackaging-ban. Recently, our sources have reliably informed us that some local FDAs have outlined that repackaging of cosmetics will be banned after licensing consolidation. (CL news) Repackaging is at present a widespread method for foreign cosmetics manufacturers to reduce costs and to circumvent required animal testing.
Chinese Mainland
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QS Label to Be Abolished after China Cosmetic Licensing System Consolidates
Jun 01, 2016
On May 25th CDFA replied to CAFFCI’s inquiry about “whether cosmetics will stop bearing QS labels”, further specifying the transitional measures regarding new packaging after consolidation of the licensing system (CL news).
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China to Assess New Supervision Model during CBEC Transition Period
May 31, 2016
China will assess new supervision models for CBEC but would not forgo registration or filing requirements for products under the pre-market approval system. Within two months, China has made a series of abrupt changes on importing requirements for CBEC commodities, including bringing them under the tax system for general goods, formulating a “positive list”, requiring products such as cosmetic, infant formula, health food, medical foods, etc. to be registered prior to import and requiring part of products listed in the positive list to have the “Customs Clearance of Entry Commodity” (CCEC). CCEC is a passport for goods entry to China, which constitutes a great regulatory barrier for a number of CBEC dealers as they are unable to provide full documentation for applicat...
Chinese Mainland
Entry-exit
NEWS
NIFDC Consults on Five Testing Methods for Cosmetics
May 31, 2016
On May 26, China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control released 5 drafts about cosmetic testing methods for public consultation.
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