China approved its first detection standard for plastic microbeads in cosmetics.
On May 21, 2021, the Standardization Administration of China released the GB/T 40146-2021 Determination of Plastic Microbead in Cosmetics, which will take effect on September 1, 2021.
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China to Implement 9 Cosmetic National Standards Regarding Determination Methods of Cosmetic Ingredients
China Consults on 8 Draft National Standards Regarding Determination Methods of Cosmetic Ingredients
China Consults on 4 Draft National Standards Regarding Determination Methods of Cosmetic Ingredients
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.
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.
