On Apr. 28, 2021, China NMPA released two regulations on cosmetic supplementary testing methods: Working Rules for Management of Cosmetic Supplementary Testing Methods (formerly named as Measures for the Management of Cosmetic Supplementary Testing Methods, a draft) and Technical Guidance for Studying and Drafting Cosmetics Supplementary Testing Methods (formerly an attachment of the draft Measures). The implementation date for the Working Rules is July 1, 2021, while no implementation date is set for the Technical Guidance as it only serves as a reference.
The Working Rules is subject to very subtle changes compared with the draft Measures. Companies may refer to the following contents for the detailed requirements for cosmetic supplementary testing methods. You may contact at contact@chemlinked.com if a translation is needed.
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On November 12, 2020, China NMPA released the draft Measures for the Management of Cosmetic Supplementary Testing Methods for public consultation. Any suggestions can be mailed to ChemLinked (cosmetic@chemlinked.com) before December 10, 2020, and we will submit it to the NMPA.
This draft Measure consists of 6 chapters, 29 articles and an attachment. It specifies the application scope, competent authorities, drafting procedures, technical guidelines and compilation rules of cosmetic supplementary testing methods.
The key points of the draft are as follows:
1. Definitions
Cosmetic supplementary testing methods refer to the test methods that are not included into the existing national standards, which will be used for cosmetic sampling inspection, cosmetics quality and safety cases investigation and handling, as well as adverse reaction investigation and disposal once published. The testing results can be directly used as the basis for law enforcement.
2. Application Scope
The supplementary testing methods formulated by the NMPA apply to the cosmetics that may be adulterated or produced with prohibited cosmetic ingredients, and cannot be tested in accordance with the testing items and testing methods prescribed by the national cosmetic standards and technical specifications.
3. Related Administration Departments
NMPA | Responsible for the management of cosmetic supplementary testing methods, including the organization of project establishment, drafting and verification, as well as the method review, approval and release, etc. |
Cosmetics Supplementary Testing Method Review Committee | Responsible for offering review comments on cosmetic supplementary testing method project establishment and method draft. The committee consists of a secretariat and an expert panel.
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