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2024 Outlook: New Regulatory Requirements and Expiring Transitional Policies in Global Major Countries
Dec 18, 2023
ChemLinked summarized the upcoming regulatory requirements and expiring transition policies in 2024, covering major countries across the globe, including China, Japan, South Korea, ASEAN, EU, UK and US.
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AP
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Overview of Skin Whitening Cosmetic Regulations Across ASEAN
Dec 08, 2023
Given the substantial market presence and consumer’s demand for skin whitening cosmetics in ASEAN, it is crucial to examine the regulatory landscape surrounding these products in the region. While preferences for fair skin persist, so do concerns related to product safety, efficacy, and potential health risks. The regulatory frameworks established by ASEAN countries play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and safety of skin whitening cosmetics. In the subsequent sections, ChemLinked delves into the specific regulations governing these products across ASEAN nations.
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A Collection of Obligatory Safety Warnings on the Chinese Labels of Cosmetics
Aug 29, 2023
In recent years, the surge in applications for cosmetic registration and notification in China has been accompanied by a noteworthy proportion of rejections. Among these cases, label non-compliance stands out prominently. This encompasses various aspects...
Chinese Mainland
Pre-market Approval
Labeling/Claim/Advertising
ANALYSIS
[Updated] Fragrance Allergens Labeling Regulations for Cosmetics in Global Major Countries
Aug 01, 2023
Some consumers may be allergic to ingredients in a cosmetic product. To assist consumers in selecting safe products, some countries require manufacturers to indicate certain allergens on the ingredients list. ChemLinked has compiled the information on the major countries that have regulations on fragrance allergen labeling and their specific labeling requirements.
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Taiwan, China
Hong Kong S.A.R.
South Korea
Japan
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US
EU
Canada
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Deadline Approaching: Cosmetic Companies Shall Update Product Labels and Supplement Efficacy Evaluation Summary by May 2023
Apr 20, 2023
For cosmetics that were registered or notified before May 1, 2022, the registrants or notifiers must update the product label in accordance with the Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Labeling by May 1, 2023; For cosmetics that were registered or notified before May 1, 2021, the registrants or notifiers must evaluate the efficacy claims in accordance with the Standards for Cosmetic Efficacy Claim Evaluation and upload the summary of the evaluation before May 1, 2023; For freckle-removing (whitening) and anti-hair loss cosmetics registered before May 1, 2021, the registrants must supplement a human body efficacy evaluation testing report before May 1, 2023.
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Noteworthy Time Points for Cosmetic Registration and Notification in China in 2023 and Beyond
Dec 21, 2022
ChemLinked sorted out noteworthy time points for cosmetic registration and notification in China in the rest of 2022, 2023 and beyond, to help cosmetic stakeholders make relevant preparations in advance...
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Shanghai Municipal Administration for Market Regulation Penalizes Cosmetics Claiming Anti-aging
Aug 31, 2022
The claim of “anti-aging” for cosmetics is still in the fuzzy area of regulation. There are compliance risks for claiming anti-aging.
Chinese Mainland
Labeling/Claim/Advertising
Post-market Surveillance
Efficacy
CSAR
ANALYSIS
Male Celebrity’s Endorsement of Pregnancy Cosmetics Violates Advertising Law in China?
Jun 15, 2022
The well-known Chinese athlete Su Bingtian’s endorsement of pregnancy cosmetics was questioned by legal professionals as a violation of the Advertising Law in China.
Chinese Mainland
Labeling/Claim/Advertising
ANALYSIS
A Collection of Recent Label Non-compliance Reasons in China
Jun 10, 2022
ChemLinked compiles cases of labels failing technical review or being punished during post-market surveillance.
Chinese Mainland
Labeling/Claim/Advertising
ANALYSIS
A Compendium of China’s New Regulatory Requirements to be Effective and Transitional Policies to Expire in May 2022
Apr 22, 2022
The new regulatory requirements to be effective and the transitional policies to expire in May are: 1) Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Labeling will be implemented; 2) Children cosmetics should be labeled with Little Golden Shield and comply with other new requirements; 3) Cosmetics containing newly prohibited ingredients should complete the application for formula change; 4) Previously registered and notified products should complete the document supplementation; 5) Electronic registration certificates will be issued for special cosmetics whose certificate change or renewal has been approved.
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Stay Current: China’s Cosmetic Safety Assessment Regulatory Landscape
Under the current regulatory framework, cosmetics registrants and notifiers can continue to submit a simplified version of the safety assessment report during the registration or notification process until May 1, 2025. Following this deadline, a full version of the safety assessment will be mandated. To facilitate a smooth transition, China is planning to release a set of technical guidelines.
China’s Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC) and Its Updates
The current cosmetic technical standard STSC 2015 specifies the cosmetics' general safety standards, prohibited/restricted/permitted ingredients and testing methods. It is revised aperiodically in response to changing trade practices in the industry. China is planning to issue a new version of STSC.
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