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On February 9, 2025, China's National Institute for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released an updated version of the "Ingredient Usage Information for Marketed Products," further expanding the information and action sites for marketed products and optimizing reference usage principles to provide valuable support for companies conducting safety assessments. The previous version was released on April 30, 2024. ZMUni Compliance Center has compiled key comparison points between the two versions, as referenced below: 2024 Version 2025 Version Comparative Analysis Number of Ingredient Types 2234 3608 Increase of 1374 Number of Ingredient Usage Records 4416 7672 The distribution of the newly added records of ingredient usage is

    On February 6, 2025, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued Several Provisions on Supporting Cosmetic Ingredient Innovation, aiming to further encourage innovation in cosmetic ingredients and promote the high-quality development of the cosmetics industry. This regulation took effect immediately upon release. On the same day, the NMPA released a policy interpretation on Several Provisions on Supporting Cosmetic Ingredient Innovation. In November 2023, the NMPA issued a similar announcement supporting innovation and standardized management of new cosmetic ingredients. Compared to the 2023 version, this time the document adds the following key points:   For new ingredients used for the first time both

      On January 22, 2025, the China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) announced a public consultation on nine draft testing methods for cosmetics, including toothpaste. This initiative aims to enhance the technical standards for cosmetic products. The proposed methods are as follows:   No. Testing Method 1 Skin Absorption: In vitro Method (Draft for Comments) 2 Bovine Corneal Opacity and Permeability (BCOP) Assay (Draft for Comments) 3 Collagen Hydrogel-Eye Irritation Test (Draft for Comments) 4 In Chemico Skin Sensitisation: Kinetic Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay（kDPRA）(Draft for Comments) 5  Immunotoxicity test (Draft for Comments) 6  Determination of Li and

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) was established in 1976 and is funded by the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) in the United States. Its evaluation process operates independently of the PCPC and the cosmetics industry, and assessment reports are published in the International Journal of Toxicology. As an international authority on cosmetic safety assessments, CIR's published conclusions serve as an important data source for the full version of China’s CPSR.   CIR organizes expert reviews of valuable data and information related to cosmetic ingredients based on its annual priority assessment list. After each meeting, CIR releases a "Post Meeting Announcement" summarizing

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) plays a vital role in cosmetics regulation within the EU. Its responsibilities include providing scientific opinions, conducting risk assessments, developing and updating guidelines, and advancing alternative testing methods. According to China's Guidelines for Use of Cosmetic Ingredient Data, the evaluation conclusions published by internationally recognized cosmetic safety assessment institutions can serve as a primary data type. This makes SCCS scientific opinions a key source for the full version of China's CPSR.   SCCS opinions are categorized as: Preliminary Opinions open for comments Opinions being finalised Final Opinions Previous committee   In 2024, SCCS issued 14 final

In 2024, the global cosmetics industry witnessed several significant regulatory updates. These changes have not only impacted the research, development, production, and sales of products but also posed new challenges to companies' export strategies.   This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory updates in major global markets for 2024, offering a convenient reference for relevant businesses and industry professionals.   I. Cosmetic Regulatory Updates in EU   Two New Categories of Cosmetic Products Added   On February 20, 2024, the European Commission updated the Manual Of The Working Group On Cosmetic Products (Sub-Group On Borderline Products) On The

  At the start of this new year, ZMUni Compliance Centre invites you to join us in a quick review of the major "compliance milestones" that shaped the Chinese cosmetics industry in 2024.     I. Cosmetic Safety Assessment   In 2024, the spotlight in the Chinese cosmetics industry undoubtedly centered on "safety assessments" (commonly known as "CPSR"). On April 22, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China issued the Announcement on Issuing Several Measures to Optimize Cosmetic Safety Assessment Management (No. 50 of 2024), introducing 12 specific measures categorized into four main areas.   Submission of CPSR - Regulatory Core Concept: Risk-Based Approach

  In recent years, ingredient-conscious consumers and the rapid growth of the functional skincare market have significantly reshaped the competitive landscape of the cosmetics industry in China. Consumers are increasingly demanding higher standards of product safety and efficacy. Since the implementation of the Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) in 2021, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has introduced a series of regulatory documents, including the Cosmetic Classification Rules and Catalogs, as well as the Standards for Cosmetic Efficacy Claim Evaluation. Together with national, industry, and group standards, these regulations form a comprehensive framework that provides clear guidelines for substantiating cosmetic