On January 12, 2022, the first case of Korean ingredient submission code was disclosed through the Chinese cosmetic ingredient information management platform. Among all the 7038 publicized ingredient codes, KCI's raw material is the only officially published Korean case. REACH24H Korea has provided professional support to KCI Co., Ltd. in obtaining the submission code.
Background Information
From December 31, 2021, the cosmetic ingredients safety information submission platform is in service. Cosmetic ingredient manufacturers or their authorized enterprises can log on to the platform to submit ingredient safety-related information. The ingredient submission code is composed of a five-digit manufacturer digital code, a six-digit ingredient digital code, and a three-digit ingredient quality specification digital code. It is automatically generated after the cosmetic ingredient manufacturer submits the ingredient safety information through the online platform. After submission, the ingredient submission code will be disclosed by the China NMPA together with the ingredient trade name and manufacturer information. The ingredient submission code is managed in conjunction with the formulation information for the relevant finished products. With the submission code, cosmetic companies can directly associate ingredient safety information by filling it in when they submit applications of registration/notification online. |
KCI, has been prepared to report the raw material code from the second half of 2021, quickly acquired the preservative, ‘Hydantol 55 KC’ product code, and plans to expand its business in China in earnest in the future.
An official from KCI said, "I think that early preparation is effective when other companies hesitate. We will complete this process on other raw materials quickly in the future so that current partners do not have to worry about the delay".
Mike Sohn, CEO of REACH24H Korea, who applied the ingredient submission code on behalf of KCI, said, "A professional team is the key to success. With the assistance form our technical team based in China, we got the first Korean ingredient submission code smoothly."
He also mentioned, "Currently, Chinese authority NMPA operates two websites to publish the official notifications, including the Chinese manufacturing raw material platform and the overseas raw material system. It’s easy to miss the regulation updates. Considering China’s complex regulatory environment, it’s better to cooperate with a professional consulting enterprise like us.”
REACH24H is a global regulatory consulting group assisting numerous overseas cosmetic companies entering into China market. ChemLinked is a leading provider of Asia-Pacific regulatory information, backed by REACH24H. Don't hesitate to contact us for compliance service at contact@chemlinked.com.
More information about the ingredient submission code application, please refer to the below webinar:
China Cosmetic Compliance: Practical Guidance on Ingredient Submission Code Application
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