China Officially Grants One-Year Buffer Period for Submission of Cosmetic Safety Assessment Report (Full Version)

Background

As per the Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Safety Assessment (hereinafter referred to as “Technical Guidelines”), until May 1, 2024, registrants and notifiers of cosmetics have the option to submit a simplified version of the product safety assessment report during product registration or notification process. However, starting from May 1, 2024, registrants and notifiers should submit the full version of safety assessment report. Due to difficulties such as the lack of toxicological data for various ingredients and the shortage of safety assessment personnel, the shift to the full version of the safety assessment report presents a challenge for the industry.

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