In line with the discontinuation of the specific purpose cosmetics category from July 1, 2024, the draft proposes to revise the expressions used in the regulation, and expand its applicable scope.
On April 11, 2024, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) released the draft of Cosmetic Categories Required to Establish the Product Information File and Effective Dates (2024), aiming to replace the 2019 version. The draft is open for comments until June 11, 2024, and scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2024.1-2
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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.
