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     The National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) of China recently published a set of frequently asked questions to clarify common issues encountered during cosmetic technical reviews. The topics addressed include product formulations, implementation standards, cosmetic labeling, and requirements for special cosmetics. Below are the details:      Q: How should the standard Chinese name be reported for plant-based ingredients obtained through steam distillation in a formulation?   A: For plant-based ingredients obtained via steam distillation, the standard Chinese name should reflect the actual product of the distillation process, following the naming conventions outlined in the Inventory of

  Recently, the first registered new cosmetic ingredient under the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation(CSAR) since 2021—a whitening agent Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol (Thiamidol 630)—has been successfully approved, marking a significant milestone and offering hope for the registration of new cosmetic ingredients(NCI). See previous report.   In addition to whitening, new hair dye ingredients are also worth noting. According to relevant data, the global hair dye market was valued at approximately $12.6 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% from 2023 to 2027. Similarly, the Chinese hair dye market is projected

    In November 2024, the National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment of China released a collections of FAQs, addressing 98 questions about National Food Standards.   ZMUni Compliance Centre has selected a few typical issues from the collection to share here, aiming to assist international stakeholders looking to enter the Chinese food market.   General Questions   Q: During the transition period of national food safety standards, should the original standard or the new standard be followed?   A: A transition period is typically set between the announcement and implementation dates of national food safety standards to allow adequate preparation time

  On November 15, 2024, the Chinese National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released a notice to solicit public comments on Ingredient Usage Information of Marketed Products ( Revised Draft for Comments). Comments are welcomed until November 30, 2024, and companies can submit their feedback forms and supporting materials via email to hzpylfjw@nifdc.org.cn.     Earlier, on April 30, 2024, China NIFDC published seven technical guidelines related to cosmetic safety assessments, including three specifically focused on ingredient data usage: Guidelines for the Use of Cosmetic Ingredient Data, Ingredient Usage Information of Marketed Products, and Index of Cosmetic Safety Assessments by International Authorities. See previous reports.     Compared

  On October 24, 2024, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) released its list of non-compliant imported foods for September 2024. A total of 471 batches from 36 countries/regions were rejected, reflecting a notable increase of 56.5% from August and 60.2% year-over-year.   The majority of non-compliant imports came from the U.S. (14.6%, mainly beer), followed by South Korea (13.0%, primarily beverages), Ecuador (7.4%, all seafood), and Taiwan, China (7.4%, mostly snacks). Key reasons for import rejections included:   - Non-compliance with national food standards - Unqualified labeling - Mismatch between cargo and certificates - Detection of animal diseases -

  On November 4, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved the registration of a new cosmetic ingredient submitted by Beiersdorf: Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol (Thiamidol 630). See previous report.   Yet, what are the requirements for registering whitening and freckle-removal ingredients? ZMUni Compliance Centre has compiled the key compliance points to serve as a reference for global stakeholders.   Definition of New Whitening and Freckle-Removal Ingredients   Under Technical Guidelines for Research on Functional Ingredients of Freckle-removing and Whitening Cosmetics (Draft for Comments)(hereinafter referred to as Guidelines), whitening and freckle-removal ingredients refer to any ingredient listed in the formulation of whitening or freckle-removal special cosmetics

Since 2021, China has implemented the new Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR). Under this regulation, cosmetic ingredients are classified into existing cosmetic ingredients and new cosmetic ingredients. New cosmetic ingredients must undergo registration or notification(filing) before they can be used in cosmetic products. Since 2021, regulatory authorities such as China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) have released several regulations related to new cosmetic ingredients. Notably, this year has seen a series of important regulations and guidelines that mark a shift toward more refined and scientific regulatory oversight in China’s industry.   In this article, ZMUni Compliance Centre will

      On November 4, 2024, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved a new cosmetic ingredient, Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol (Thiamidol 630), marking the first ingredient registered since the implementation of Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) in 2021. Synthesized chemically, this new ingredient has undergone safety and efficacy verification and is approved as a whitening agent for leave-on products (excluding those posing inhalation risks).   It is noted that this is the third application submitted by the applicant Beiersdorf, following two previous rejections. This approval will facilitate Beiersdorf's relevant cosmetic products (containing this new ingredient) to smoothly enter China