On February 20, 2024, Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation (AMR) released a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to new cosmetic ingredient notification, multi-shade cosmetics notification, eye irritation test, changes to notified information, and re-notification of previously cancelled products.
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FAQs Vol. 14 | Guangzhou AMR Answers Questions About Cosmetic Notification and Labeling Requirements
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Under the current regulatory framework, cosmetics registrants and notifiers can continue to submit a simplified version of the safety assessment report during the registration or notification process until May 1, 2025. Following this deadline, a full version of the safety assessment will be mandated. To facilitate a smooth transition, China is planning to release a set of technical guidelines.
The current cosmetic technical standard STSC 2015 specifies the cosmetics' general safety standards, prohibited/restricted/permitted ingredients and testing methods. It is revised aperiodically in response to changing trade practices in the industry. China is planning to issue a new version of STSC.
