China Underscores Importance of Cosmetic Labeling Claims and Advertising Compliance Requirements

On Dec. 25, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) published an article entitled “Identifying Cosmetics Illegal Claims and False Advertising," which clarifies the definition of cosmetics and proposes specifications for cosmetics claims in line with requirements stipulated in Administrative Provisions on Cosmetic Labeling, Cosmetic Naming Regulations, and Guidelines on the Naming of Cosmetics.