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Shanghai Released 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...
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Zhejiang Opens Laboratory Exclusively Offering Alternatives to Animal Testing of Cosmetics
Nov 28, 2017
Zhejiang province has opened a new laboratory exclusively offering alternatives to animal testing of cosmetics. The alternative methods lab is available to both domestic and international cosmetic enterprises and is a scientific collaboration between...
Chinese Mainland
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Analysis of Amendments to China’s New Cosmetic Mask Industry Standard QB/T 2872
Nov 01, 2017
Compared to the old QB/T 2872, the new cosmetic mask industry standard is expanded in scope. It also stipulates new requirements on ingredients, fragrances, microbial testing, and hazardous substances in order to align with "Cosmetic Safety and Technical Standard (2015)". To encompass market and industry changes and the expansion in product characteristics, the scope of "Mask" in QB/T 2872 2017 is expanded to cover the general surface of human skin, including eye mask, lip mask, hand mask and foot mask, etc...
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Collection of Exclusive Information from CAFFI Annual Conference
Oct 13, 2017
China Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industry (CAFFCI) is an important cosmetic association in China. On its annual conference, experts and elites from global cosmetic filed are invited to discuss key issues in cosmetic industry especially circumstances in China. Internal discussion on cosmetic regulation and market trend can be derived from its conference. In 2017, Chemlinked attended CAFFCI Annual Conference and received following information...
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CFDA Approves Two More Cosmetic Testing Methods
Aug 24, 2017
CFDA just approved two more testing methods for cosmetics — In Vitro Skin Corrosion: Transcutaneous Electrical Resistance Test (TER) and Skin Photoallergy Test. These two methods still involve animal testing...
Chinese Mainland
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Cruelty Free International Looks to End Animal Testing Globally by 2021: What’s in Store for China?
Aug 07, 2017
Cruelty Free International attended the "International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation" conference and urged regulatory bodies to establish a deadline for a global phase out of animal testing by 2021. Alternatives testing methods have been invented and applied in half of the global cosmetic market. China currently only accepts one of them (3T3) and hasn't banned animal testing yet...
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Titanium Dioxide Classified as Potential Class 2 Carcinogen in Europe? The Future for Chinese Cosmetics Regulations
Jul 19, 2017
The European risk committee of European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has proposed that Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) be classified as a class 2 carcinogen. Although it is still in the proposal stage, this potential classification will have a significant impact on worldwide cosmetic ingredient regulation. What is TiO2 & How is TiO2 used in cosmetics? Titanium dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral that is mined from the earth then further processed and purified for use in consumer products. Also known as titanium (IV) oxide or titania...
Chinese Mainland
Ingredients
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Skin Cosmetics with Specific Duration of Application Now Require Multiple Dermal Irritation Tests
May 27, 2017
Skin Cosmetics claiming an exact duration of application (e.g masks, facial scrub) require multiple dermal irritation test. This update contrasts with the previous requirement to conduct a single acute dermal irritation test. Meanwhile, expert panels from the technical review committee also discussed...
Chinese Mainland
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Testing
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CFDA Release Long-awaited “Guidance for Cosmetic Safety Risk Assessment” for Public Consultation
Nov 11, 2015
A landmark “Guidance for Cosmetic Safety Risk Assessment” was released for public consultation by the Drug and Cosmetic Division of CFDA on 10 November. The guidance provides for the first time a full and complete technical standard on risk assessment of cosmetics in China. The consultation period (during which public feedback is accepted) will end on the 10th of December 2015.
Chinese Mainland
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AQSIQ Establishes Imported and Exported Foods and Cosmetics Risk Assessment Center in Beijing
Oct 16, 2015
On October 10th the Imported and Exported Foods and Cosmetics Risk Assessment Center of AQSIQ was established in Beijing. The opening ceremony was held in the Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine.
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