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China Notifies the Revision of Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics to the WTO
Oct 22, 2018
On October 12, 2018, China submitted a notification (G/TBT/N/CHN/1287) to the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee of WTO proposing to amend the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2015...
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Development in Alternatives to Animal Testing of Cosmetics in China
Sep 30, 2018
China has already approved two alternatives testing methods to animal testing to assess skin sensitivity and eye irritation. An additional four alternatives testing methods are currently undergoing public feedback and two more are currently in the research and development phase. On Sep 19, 2018, China Working Group for the Validation of Alternative Testing Methods was newly established...
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China Opens Public Consultation on Draft National Standards for Determination of Prohibited/Permitted Ingredients in Cosmetics
Sep 26, 2018
On Sep. 17, China released 3 draft national test standards including 2 for the determination of 11 kinds of azoles (antifungal agents) and 15 quinolones (antibiotics) all of which are prohibited in cosmetics. 1 standard for the determination of tranexamic acid was also released which is a permitted ingredient. The three drafts are now open for public consultation...
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China Opens Testing Method of Anti-infective Agents in Cosmetics to Public Consultation
Sep 18, 2018
On Sep 14, China released a cosmetic testing method standardizing new requirements to test for anti-infective agents in cosmetic products. The draft is for public consultation until Sep 28, 2018, any advice or suggestions can be submitted through hzpbwh@nifdc.org.cn...
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Taiwan to Modify the List of Ingredients Prohibited in Cosmetics and Ingredients Used in Special-Use Cosmetics
Sep 12, 2018
On Aug 30, 2018, Taiwan FDA sent 2 drafts of Ingredients Prohibited in Cosmetics and Ingredients Used in Special-use Cosmetics to Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei for their opinions. The ingredient names and notes were modified, and 68 ingredients were newly added in the list of Ingredients Prohibited in Cosmetics. The limitation standards and precautions of 2 ingredients in Special-use Cosmetics Ingredients List (Other Ingredients) were modified...
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China Consults on the Amendment to Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics and the Draft of 2018 Chinese Version of INCI
Sep 11, 2018
The scopes of the amendment to Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics include overview, cosmetic prohibited/limited ingredients, cosmetic permitted ingredients and part of the toxicological testing methods. The 2018 Chinese version of INCI was drafted with reference to PCPC’s International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. A total of 22620 ingredients are included...
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Taiwan to Modify Requirements for Cosmetic Restricted Ingredients and Preservatives
Aug 17, 2018
On Aug 7, Taiwan released 2 drafts of Ingredients Restricted in Cosmetics and Standard for Usage and Maximum Concentration of Permitted Preservatives in Cosmetics. The ingredient names, limitation standards and precautions of 39 kinds of restricted ingredients such as Allantoin and Alcloxa, and 57 kinds of preservatives such as Chlorobutanol are modified... Taiwan New Requirements for Ingredients Restricted in Cosmetics (Contrast with the current version) The Original No. Ingredient Name INCI Name CAS No. Limitation Standards Restrictions/Precautions Amendments 6 Zinc oxide / / 10% / Delete the ingredient (Move it to Maximum Levels of Medical, Poisonous or Potent Drugs in Cosmetics) 7 Zine
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Brunei MoH Uncovers 13 Cosmetics Adulterated with Illegal Ingredients
Aug 15, 2018
Cosmetics tainted with Mercury, Hydroquinone and Tretinoin are prohibited to be imported and sold in Brunei...
Ingredients
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China National Drug Administration 3 Stipulation Scheme Unveiled
Aug 14, 2018
3 Stipulation Scheme clarifies the responsibilities and division of labor between the newly formed SAMR and subordinate CNDA departments. A Cosmetic Safety Supervision Department is newly established. Compliance requirements mandating registration of all imported non-special use cosmetics will be gradually phased out and replaced by new filing requirements. Classified management will be implemented on new cosmetic ingredients...
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China SAMR 3 Stipulation Scheme Unveiled
Aug 10, 2018
In general, SAMR takes overall charge of market supervision (food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, Chinese medicine). SAMR is responsible for all work previously undertaken by CFDA including policy drafting and supervision of cosmetics. CNCA and SAC are now under the governance of SAMR. The scheme also highlights the significance of cooperation with other national authorities, such as NHC and GAC.
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