China Drafts Cosmetic Classification of Codification System

Takehome:

Recently CFDA cosmetic registration management bureau released a draft version of the new "Cosmetic Classification Standard". The new system will use numbers to codify cosmetics based on target users, dosage form, application area and functional claims.

China's current cosmetic classification system as detailed in the overarching regulation "Regulations concerning the Hygiene Supervision over Cosmetics 1989" is no longer adequate to manage China's cosmetics sector. The new system will codify cosmetics as shown below based on: 1) Functional claims; 2) Application area; 3) Dosage forms; 4) Target population

The structure of coding system:

The Coding method:

Each cosmetic code is composed of 4 layers of numbers, each layer is separated by "-", and each layer is coded by a 2-digit number from 01 to 99. For example, "Children Sunscreen Product" is 09-03-01-04. If the product encompasses more than one function or application part etc., the layer may be represented by a 4-digit number (or more) which is arranged by risk level; for example the functional claim code of "Sunscreen Repair Product" is 0920.

REACH24H Interpretation:

Our experts assert that the main reason for implementation of the new system is to further clarify cosmetic functional claims and product naming. The new system will help CFDA control different types of cosmetics and is also beneficial for consumers to understand product types and functions. The impact of the new system on cosmetic registration/filing is unclear.

The Draft is open to public for consultation. Please send suggestions to [email protected] before Jan 30 2018

Annex: Cosmetic Classification Coding Table:

Code 1	Functional Claim	Code 2	Applying Part	Code 3	Dosage Form	Examples of Dosage Form for This Type (Include but not limited)	Code 4	Applying Population
00	Other	00	Other	00	Other		00	Other
01	Hair Growth	01	Hair	01	Cream &Milk	Make-up base; BB cream; CC cream; Cream mask; Balm; Hairdressing gel; Hair mask; Hair conditioner; Hair dye; Concealer; Mousse; Depilatory cream; Cleansing cream; Cleanser; Shaving cream; Make-up remover; Massage cream; Lip protector; Moisturizer; Vanishing cream; Paste Shampoo; Mascara cream; Creamy concealer; Beauty cream; Balsam; Letter cream (BB,CC etc.); Cushion cream; Function, etc.		General Population
02	Hair Dye	02	Scalp	02	Lotion	Milk; Lotion; milk liquid; foundation powder; Essence; Serums; Essence lotion; Liquid foundation; Creamy mask; facial cleansing milk; Hair cream; Mask with carrier; Hair removal agent; Body wash; Liquid facial wash; Makeup removing lotion; Pre-essence; Make-up primer; Fixing milk, etc.	02	Pregnant Women
03	Permanent Wave	03	Skin	03	Water Aqua	Gel water; Essence water; Shampoo; Hair removal liquid; Foam; Essence; Liquid; Liquid shampoo; Make-up removal water; Bath wash; Facial wash liquid; Body wash liquid; Toner; Essence water (essence liquid; essence water), etc.	03	Lactation Period Women
04	depilation	04	Body	04	Gel	Gel; Gel cream; Gelatum; Glue; Condensation; Serums; Gel mask, etc.	04	Children
05	Breast Beauty	05	Face(excluding mucosa)	05	Oil	Essence oil; Lip gloss; Lip Brilliant; Make-up removal oil; Lip dew; Eye-liner liquid; Massage oil; Hair oil; etc.	05	Man
06	Body Building	06	Eye	06	Powder	Powder; Particle; Foundation; Loose powder; Pressed powder; Blusher; Cheek color; Eye shadow; Eye color; Cushion powder; Powder mask; Incense powder; Talcum powder; Prickly heat powder; Finishing powder; Mask (powder); Bath salt; Shampoo powder; Hair dye powder; Rouge; Brow powder; etc.	06	Old people
07	Deodorization	07	Lip	07	Mud	Mud mask; Mud facial wash; etc.
08	Whitening & remove freckle	08	Nose	08	Sprayers	Fixature; Hair sprayer; Color sprayer; etc.
09	Sunscreen	09	T area	09	Aerosol	Mousse; Shaving foam; Sunscreen sprayer; Toner (moisture sprayer); etc.
10	Anti-wrinkle	10	Post aurem	10	Pad pasting	Facial pad mask; Defeathering stick; Nasal strip; Oil absorption film; Dry film; etc.
11	Acne removing	11	Hairline	11	Ceryl	Lip stick; Eyebrow pencil; Lip liner; pomade; Liquid lip cream; Eyeliner; Eyebrow gel; Lip glaze; Soothing cream; Make-up removal cream; etc.
12	Oil-control	12	Shaving part	12	Organic solvent	Nail polish; Nail color; Floral water; Fragrance; Perfume; etc.
13	Anti-dangdruff	13	Eyebrow	13	Capsule
14	exfoliator	14	Eyeslash	14	multiphase	Double layer make-up remover; Oil mingled with water; multiphase layers; etc.
15	Talc	15	Facial hair	15	Blend agent
16	Cleaning	16	Neck	16	Troche	Frozen dried piece; Frozen dried ball; Frozen dried stick; etc.
17	Make-up remover	17	shoulder	17	Wet tissue
18	Moisturize	18	Chest
19	Nourish	19	Oxter
20	Repair	20	Hand
21	Beauty refine	21	Foot
22	Fragrance	22	Nails
23	Hair styling	23	Body hair (including alar hair)
24	insulate	24	Body hair (inexcluding alar hair)
25	Pore cleanser	25	Hip
			Oral (teeth and oral mucosa)

Note: cosmetic type code is combined by 4 layers of number in sequence.
Example: Shaving moisturizing cream: 19-15-01-01;

Children Sunscreen: 09-03-01-04;

Whitening Moisturizing lotion: 0819-03-02-01.