Shanghai Pudong to Implement Filing System for First Import Non-special Use Cosmetics

The State Council of China released a notice that from May 5 2016 to December 21 2018 it is to adjust 11 administrative approvals in Shanghai Pudong New Area including the adjustment of requirements for non-special use cosmetics imported for the first time. According to Regulations concerning the Hygiene Supervision over Cosmetics, cosmetics imported for the first time are subject to registration with CFDA by submitting a series of documents such as quality control specification, testing reports, free sale certificate, etc.. Under the new administrative requirements Pudong New Area will stop enforcing registration requirements and change to filing management according to the notice. The simplification of the approval process has drawn the attention...

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Shanghai Pudong New Area will adjust the registration management to filing management for non-special use cosmetics imported for the first time.

According to Regulations concerning the Hygiene Supervision over Cosmetics, cosmetics imported for the first time are subject to registration with CFDA by submitting a series of documents such as quality control specification, testing reports, free sale certificate, etc.. Under the new administrative requirements Pudong New Area will stop enforcing registration requirements and change to filing management according to the notice.

The simplification of the approval process has drawn the attention of cosmetic regulatory professionals. The biggest concerns are how it will be implemented and if it will be expanded to other areas. “We need to wait for the follow-up official notification regarding implementation rules.” Liu Yang Director of Cosmetics Department in China Association of Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industries answered. “Anyway it is good news for overseas companies.” Once it is implemented successfully, importers of non-special use cosmetics can choose to enter into China through Pudong New Area and enjoy the reduced approval time and cost.

Favorable News for CBEC Cosmetics

The adjustment is also favorable for CBEC traders of cosmetics. On April 14 2016, China Ministry of Finance announced that in future cosmetics sold through CBEC shall obtain administrative license or filing certificate as well. Therefore if the adjustment is enacted, CBEC non-special use cosmetics imported through Pudong will be subject to faster approval. Pudong New Area will be a better choice for companies who want to tap into China’s CBEC market easily.