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Shanghai Measures to Reinforce Cosmetic Entrusted Manufacturing Quality Control
Dec 04, 2017
Shanghai released measures to manage the action of entrusted manufacturing of cosmetics. Foreign or domestic enterprises who entrust local manufacturers to produce cosmetics should ensure safety, quality and responsible distribution. Entrusted manufacturing (OEM) is a common practice in China utilized by both overseas and domestic enterprises. There is often confusion about safety...
Chinese Mainland
Pre-market Approval
Safety Assessment
ANALYSIS
Best Practice for Exporting Non-Special Cosmetics to China
Nov 01, 2017
This article offers an overview on the new cosmetic importation system operating in Shanghai China dubbed the "Pudong Trial". The article offers readers an overview of critical issues pertaining to the pilot program. Furthermore this article will highlight the status quo of cosmetic filing practices as well as a more in-depth analysis of pros and cons of the new trial system. Finally, tips will be included for exporters to help develop an efficient market entry strategy...
Chinese Mainland
Pre-market Approval
Pudong Filing
Enterprise Obligations
ANALYSIS
Detailing Korean functional cosmetic registration
Aug 14, 2017
Before May 30th 2017 functional cosmetics in Korea only referred to whitening products, anti-wrinkle products and sunscreen products. However, afterwards, MFDS expanded the scope of functional cosmetics and newly designated 5 types of quasi-drug as functional cosmetics. Currently, 9 types of cosmetics are defined as functional cosmetics as follows...
South Korea
Pre-market Approval
Ingredients
Animal Testing
Testing
ANALYSIS
Indonesian Halal Certification
Nov 10, 2016
MUI Halal certificate is a written fatwa/official statement from the Indonesian Ulama Council (Majelis Ulama Indonesia/MUI) which guarantees that the products are in accordance with the Islamic Syariat. MUI Halal Certificate is a requirement for obtaining government endorsed halal certification and for usage of relevant labeling on the packaging of products...
Indonesia
Halal Cosmetics
Pre-market Approval
ANALYSIS
Regulating Oral Care Products in China: Current Status and Future Trends
Oct 21, 2016
With a population of 1.35 billion and a rapidly expanding middle class, China is the world's fastest growing market for oral care products. Continuing urbanization, as well as government and private efforts to promote good hygiene in rural areas have boosted per capita consumption on dental products in China...
Chinese Mainland
Pre-market Approval
ANALYSIS
Korea Functional Cosmetics Regulations
Sep 21, 2016
Korea defines functional cosmetics as products that aid in brightening skin, improving wrinkles in skin, tanning skin gently or protecting skin from sun's ultraviolet radiation. Functional cosmetics are subject to more stringent evaluation than general cosmetics. Based on the definition three kinds of products are confirmed as functional cosmetics: anti-aging products, whitening products and sunscreens. All these three kinds of products are subject to the supervision of Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The manufacture and import shall strictly comply with related regulations...
South Korea
Pre-market Approval
Labeling/Claim/Advertising
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ANALYSIS
China Children Cosmetics Regulations
Sep 08, 2016
In China Children cosmetics refer to cosmetics produced specifically for children from age 0-12 years old (including infants). The majority of children cosmetics are classified as non-special use cosmetics except for sunscreens which are special use cosmetics. Some functional products such as whitening products, hair dyes are usually not approved as children cosmetics...
Chinese Mainland
Children Cosmetics
Pre-market Approval
Labeling/Claim/Advertising
Testing
ANALYSIS
China Cosmetics Market Entry Walkthrough: CIQ Inspections and Custom Clearance
Aug 05, 2016
After getting approval from CFDA, companies can begin to export cosmetics to China. Before goods reach their destination port and undergo inspection by Chinese Customs, they shall appoint an agent in China to file a record with the provincial Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (CIQ) at the destination port, submitting the certificate/license granted by CFDA simultaneously. When goods arrive, activities such as on-site examination of labels and packaging, sampling inspection and testing will be conducted by CIQ. Qualified products will obtain a CIQ certificate. Customs clearance is also a mandatory requirement...
Chinese Mainland
Pre-market Approval
Entry-exit
ANALYSIS
Whitening products regulatory status in Chinese Mainland, China Taiwan, Korea and Japan
Aug 02, 2016
Whitening products with active whitening ingredients were classified as special use cosmetics since December 2013, which require registration with CFDA. Certain categories of whitening products are defined under Chinese regulations as "products which make people look white by physical covering". Although they are regulated as special-use cosmetics these whitening products (in contrast to whitening products which alter the actual appearance of the skin) are subject to more relaxed registration requirements and shorter duration...
Chinese Mainland
Taiwan, China
South Korea
Japan
Pre-market Approval
Testing
ANALYSIS
A Recurring Question Posed to China Cosmetic Regulatory Affairs Consultants
Jul 25, 2016
Since I have been working with Reach24H Consulting Group I actually have been asked a certain question by foreign cosmetics producers more often than others. "We are thinking about the possibility of releasing our products on the Chinese market, could you please advise which kind of product we should start with?" There is not always an easy answer to this question because we need to know what kind of products the client is intending to release in order to assist the client perfectly...
Chinese Mainland
Pre-market Approval
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