ZMUni Compliance Centre

China's cosmetic authority NMPA issued two notifications on March 21, 2024, regarding safety technical specifications for cosmetics.

1. Notification No. 12 of 2024 includes the incorporation of 19 cosmetic testing items into the "Safety Technical Specification for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)." 

11 newly added testing methods include:

1. General principles for sample pre-treatment in cosmetic toxicology tests.

2. Acute inhalation toxicity test methods.

3. Acute inhalation toxicity test acute toxicity classification.

4. Test method for measuring reactive oxygen species (ROS) in photo-reactivity.

5. Test method for U937 cell activation in vitro skin sensitization.

6. Test method for in vitro skin absorption.

7. Test method for 28-day repeated oral dose toxicity.

8. Test method for 28-day repeated inhalation dose toxicity.

9. Test method for 90-day repeated inhalation dose toxicity.

10. Test method for extended one-generation reproductive toxicity.

11. Test method for two-generation reproductive toxicity.

These additions will be implemented starting from December 1, 2024.

Additionally, revisions were made to existing testing methods, which will also be implemented from December 1, 2024. These revisions include:

1. Test method for ethylene oxide in cosmetics.

2. Test method for 120 raw materials, including dimethylnitrosamine, in cosmetics.

3. Test method for selenium disulfide in cosmetics.

The ban on the following substances was also announced on the same day and took immediate effect:

1. Bimatoprost

2. Latanoprost

3. Tafluprost

4. Taflupamide

5. Travoprost

2. Notification No. 13 of 2024 incorporates 15 newly added toothpaste testing items into the "Safety Technical Specification for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)." These testing methods will be implemented starting from December 1, 2024.

The newly included toothpaste testing methods cover various aspects, including pH value, mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, lithium, ethylene oxide, methanol, free formaldehyde, general principles for microbial testing, total viable count, heat-resistant coliforms, pseudomonas aeruginosa, staphylococcus aureus, and total mold and yeast count.

These notifications exemplify the government's dedication to guaranteeing the safety and quality of cosmetic products within the country, as well as their commitment to advancing the comprehensive version of the Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR).