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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

China Food Regulatory Updates   On March 1, 2024, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) solicited public comments on the following three new food ingredients: Maritime pinebark extract; Bifidobacteriumlongumsubsp. infantis M-63; N-acetylglucosamine (edible glutamate rod Bacillus RDG-2110 (Corynebacterium glutamicum RDG-2110). The deadline for public comments was set for April 1, 2024.   On March 4, 2024, China’s Two Sessions officially commenced. During the sessions, significant attention was drawn to various food-related topics, including functional labeling of food, medicinal food with the same source, encouragement of research on new varieties of green food additives, strengthening the development of the natural sweetener

China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates   | New Cosmetics Ingredients   In March 2024, a total of 7 new cosmetic ingredients were filed with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include: Ingredient Name in CN & EN Filing No. Filer in CN 明胶交联聚合物 (Gelatin Crosslinked Polymer) 20240017 华诺生物 南方红豆杉籽油（TAXUSWALLICHIANAMAIREI Seed Oil） 20240018 贝泰妮生物 南方红豆杉嫩枝提取物（TAXUSWALLICHIANAMAIREI Twig Extract） 20240019 贝泰妮生物 补骨脂酚 （Bakuchiol) 20240020 粤微生物 刺云实胶（Caesalpinia Apinosa Gum）/AMPS铵交联聚合(Ammonium Crosslinked Polymer) 20240021 科莱恩 聚丙烯酸酯交联聚合物-11（Polyacrylate crosslinked polymer -11） 20240022 科莱恩 山梨醇聚醚-230 五硬脂酸酯(Polysorbate-230 Pentastearate) 20240023 苹果化学 The technical requirements for the 7 new cosmetic ingredients mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered

On March 21, 2024, the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Taiwan, amended the “List of Ingredients Prohibited in Cosmetic Products” by issuing a regulation titled “Requirements for the Submission of Documents for Review of Cases Applying Human Cell-Derived Exosomes for Use in Cosmetics“. The regulation is effective immediately. This regulation means that exosomes derived from cells, tissues, or products of human origin, which have been classified as prohibited cosmetic ingredients in multiple countries and regions, can now be used in cosmetics in Taiwan, through compliant approach as stipulated by regulations.   Summary of Requirements for the Use of Human Cell-Derived Exosomes in Cosmetics in Taiwan Cells,tissues or products

On March 26, 2024, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued an Announcement on “Encouraging Food Enterprises to Optimize the Labeling of Production Dates and Shelf Life for Pre-packaged Food Products”, aiming to help consumers to clearly identify the label of pre-packaged food (including food additives). The announcement is outlined as follows:   1. The main display area of the primary packaging of pre-packaged food products shall prominently label the production date and shelf life of the pre-packaged food. For multi-layered packaging, the production date and shelf life of the pre-packaged food shall be labeled on the outermost layer of