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Since the release and implementation of the Technical Guidelines for Children's Cosmetics (hereinafter as Guidelines) on August 31, 2023, official statistics as of April 7, 2024, show that only 22 children's sunscreen products have successfully passed registration. The distribution of these products by type is as follows:   Type Number Chemical + Physical Sunscreen 2  Chemical Sunscreen 5  Physical Sunscreen 15 ZMUni Compliance Centre makes a summary of key points to note in the registration process of children's sunscreen cosmetics for your reading:   Requirements for Formula   The Guidelines stipulates that the formula of children's sunscreen should not use ingredients whose safety is not yet

During the Chinese New Year period, the Chinese comedy-drama film YOLO has taken China by storm. The film's director and lead actress, Jia Ling, successfully lost 50 kilograms, reigniting the enduring topic of weight loss on various trending lists in China. Weight-loss foods have also been frequently mentioned. What is Weight Loss Product? There are numerous products associated with weight loss on the Chinese market. Generally, these products can be broadly categorized into two types:   1. Functional foods containing ingredients with weight loss benefits   Functional foods in China still lack a clear legal definition, and its regulation falls under general foods. A

On December 1, 2023, the Measures for Toothpaste Supervision and Administration(hereinafter referred to as the Measures) officially came into effect in China, stipulating that toothpaste shall be subject to filing in accordance with provisions regarding general cosmetics in the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation(CSAR).   ZMUni Compliance Centre has made this Export Compliance Guideline to provide manufacturers and stakeholders a glimpse into the regulatory framework and critical requirements.    Main Content Part I Related Regulations Part II Regulatory Requirements     1. Definition     2. Requirements of Filing     3. Requirements of Namin     4. Requirements of Labeling     5. Requirements of New Ingredient Use

China has issued several regulations and technical guidelines to implement strict management of children's cosmetics, aiming to safeguard the well-being of young consumers.   ZMUni Compliance Centre has made this Export Compliance Guideline to provide manufacturers and stakeholders a glimpse into the regulatory framework and critical requirements.   Main Content 1. Definition 2. Related Regulations 3. Regulatory Requirements Formula Design Executive Standard Labeling and Packaging Safety Assessment 4. Cosmetic Registration/Filing Process in China 1. Definition Children's cosmetics in China refer to cosmetics for children aged 12 and under and have the functions of cleansing, moisturizing, body refreshing, sunscreen, etc. Products labeled "applicable to the whole population,"

On April 10, 2024, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released a series of drafts, including:   Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Stability Assessment； Technical Guidelines for Preservative Effectiveness Testing of Cosmetics； Technical Guidelines for Compatibility Assessment of Cosmetic Packaging Materials； Technical Guidelines for Application of Skin Sensitization Integrated Testing and Assessment Strategies ； Index of Authoritative Institution Cosmetic Safety Assessment Data ； Information on Cosmetic Ingredient Usage.   By issuing these drafts, China NIFDC aims to standardize the cosmetic safety assessment process and promote the orderly implementation of the cosmetic safety assessment system. The draft is now seeking

On April 3, 2024, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) issued a draft of Guidelines for the Use of Cosmetic Ingredient Date, aiming to standardize the process of cosmetic safety assessments and promote the orderly implementation of the cosmetic safety assessment system. The draft is now seeking public comments until April 10, 2024. The Guidelines specifies the main types of ingredient information that can be used in cosmetics safety assessments and defines the information usage requirements by cosmetic registrants and filers in conducting safety assessments, as well as the supporting documentation that should be provided: No. Category 1

According to data from the official website of the National Medical Products Administration(NMPA), 23 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) were filed in the first quarter of 2024, showing a significant increase compared to the same period in 2023.   Figure 1: Overview Year Number of Filing in Q1 Year-on-Year Increase 2022 7 - 2023 9 +28.6% 2024 23 +155.6%   Regarding the country or region of the filers, among the 23 NCIs that have been successfully filed, 16 originate from domestic enterprises, accounting for approximately 70%.   Figure 2: List of Filers（China）in 2024 Q1 Filing No. Ingredient Name in CN&EN Filer

On April 3rd, 2024, the China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) issued two announcements, further clarifying matters related to changes in special cosmetics. Q1: How do we apply for changes when there are alterations in the suppliers of ingredients used in special cosmetics?   According to the requirements of the "Regulations on the Management of Registration and Filing Materials for Cosmetics"(hereinafter refer as Regulations), applicants of registered or filed products should update and maintain the commodity name, manufacturer information, submission code, and safety information attachments of the ingredients through the registration and filing information platform if there are