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 review the progress of cosmetic regulations from 2021 to the present.
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Title in CN |
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Implementation Date |
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6/29/2020 |
《化妆品监督管理条例》 |
Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation(CSAR) |
1/1/2021 |
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1/12/2021 |
《化妆品注册备案管理办法》 |
Measures for the Registration and Notification Administration of Cosmetics |
5/1/2021 |
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3/4/2021 |
《化妆品新原料注册备案资料管理规定》 |
Provisions for Management of New Cosmetic Ingredient Registration and Notification Dossiers |
5/1/2021 |
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4/30/2021 |
已使用化妆品原料目录（2021版） |
Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China 2021 （IECIC 2021） |
5/1/2021 |
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5/28/2021 |
化妆品禁用原料目录 |
Inventory of Prohibited Ingredients for Cosmetics |
5/28/2021 |
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《化妆品禁用植（动）物原料目录》 |
Inventory of Prohibited Plant (Animal) Ingredients for Cosmetics |
5/28/2021 |
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3/1/2022 |
化妆品安全技术规范2015版、2022年版（征求意见稿） |
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2022 (Draft for Comments) |
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1/19/2023 |
化妆品新原料判定研究技术指导原则（征求意见稿） |
Technical Guidelines for Determination of New Cosmetic Ingredients (Draft for Comments) |
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6/5/2023 |
《化妆品和新原料注册审批办事指南》 |
Guidelines for the Approval of Registration of New Cosmetic Ingredients with High Risks |
6/5/2023 |
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11/10/2023 |
国家药监局关于化妆品新原料鼓励创新和规范管理有关事宜的公告（2023年第143号） |
Announcement of China NMPA on Matters Related to the Encouragement of Innovation and Standardized Management of New Cosmetic Ingredients |
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12/1/2023 |
《化妆品新原料界定及研究技术指导原则（征求意见稿）》 |
Technical Guidelines for Determination and Research of New Cosmetic Ingredients (Draft for Comments) |
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《化妆品新原料沟通交流工作机制（试行）》 |
China new cosmetic ingredients communication channel (Trial) |
12/1/2023 |
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4/30/2024 |
《已上市产品原料使用信息》 |
Information on Ingredients Usage for Marketed Products |
4/30/2024 |
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《化妆品原料数据使用指南》 |
Guidelines for the Use of Cosmetic Ingredient Date |
4/30/2024 |
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Read more: https://www.zmuni.com/en/news/china-releases-seven-subsidiary-regulations-of-cosmetic/ |
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5/31/2024 |
《化妆品新原料安全使用历史研究和判定指南（试行）（征求意见稿）》 |
Guidelines for Research and Determination of Safe Use History of New Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial) (Draft for Comments) |
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《化妆品新原料安全食用历史研究和判定指南（试行）（征求意见稿）》 |
Guidelines for Research and Determination of Safe Consumption History of New Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial) (Draft for Comments) |
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Read more: https://www.zmuni.com/en/news/china-releases-seven-subsidiary-regulations-of-cosmetic/ |
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7/8/2024 |
国家药监局关于全面实施化妆品及化妆品新原料注册备案资料电子化有关事项的公告（2024年第91号） |
Full implementation of electronic submission for cosmetics (including toothpaste) and new cosmetic ingredient registration and notification materials |
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Read more: https://www.zmuni.com/en/news/china-announces-full-digitization-of-cosmetics-and-new/ |
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《化妆品新原料常见技术问答》（一） |
FAQs on Technical Issues for New Cosmetic Ingredient Vol.1 |
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《化妆品新原料常见技术问答》（一） |
FAQs on Technical Issues for New Cosmetic Ingredient Vol.2 |
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In 2021, six new ingredient notifications were completed, followed by 42 in 2022, 69 in 2023, and 78 in 2024 (as of November 11, 2024), demonstrating significant growth year over year. While chemically synthesized ingredients continue to dominate notifications, policy support and technological advancements have also driven a steady increase in plant-based and bio-based ingredient notifications. This momentum in ingredient innovation is further underscored by recent regulatory milestones, with China’s NMPA approving its first registered new cosmetic ingredient under the CSAR.
On November 4, 2024, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved the registration of Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol (Thiamidol 630). This breakthrough highlights the beginning of a golden era in China’s special cosmetics sector. The approval of a novel whitening agent after a 12-year gap is expected to greatly stimulate the market’s enthusiasm and dynamism for ingredient innovation and registration, driving iterative upgrades in ingredient application.
Looking ahead to next year, companies continue to show strong enthusiasm for declaring new cosmetic ingredients, and we can expect an increase in submissions. ZMUni Compliance Centre is here to support you through every stage of the NCI registration and notification process in China. For inquiries, please contact us at info@zmuni.com.
