In October 2023, the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved a total of 8 new cosmetic ingredients for filing. The specific information is as follows:
1. On October 9, 2023, in order to further optimize the business environment for cross-border trade and facilitate trade, China GAC decided to cancel the filing requirements for the origin enterprises of exported goods starting from November 1, 2023. Applicants for certificates of origin can directly apply for the certificates through the international trade "single window," Internet plus customs, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) declaration system, and other channels.
2. On October 19, 2023, China NMPA issued the "Administrative Measures for Cosmetic Inspection (Draft for Comments)." According to the draft, cosmetic inspections are categorized into permit inspections, routine inspections, cause-based inspections, and other inspections based on the nature and purpose of the inspection. Cosmetic inspections are further classified into on-site inspections and off-site inspections based on the inspection method. On-site inspections are the primary method of cosmetic inspections. In routine inspections, the scope of the inspected objects should be problem-oriented, with a focus on children's cosmetics, special cosmetics, and cosmetics using newly approved ingredients during the monitoring period. The inspections also prioritize cosmetic manufacturers and e-commerce platform operators with significant cosmetic transaction volumes, taking into account factors such as cosmetic registration and filing, sample testing, adverse reaction monitoring, risk monitoring, complaint handling, case investigation, and public opinion monitoring.
3. On October 8, 2023, the Guangzhou Municipal Administration for Market Regulation released the "FAQ on Filing of Ordinary Cosmetics" (Issue 46), providing partial answers to specific requirements for cosmetic formula filling.
4. On October 16, 2023, the Beijing Cosmetic Evaluation and Inspection Center released the "FAQ on Filing of Ordinary Cosmetics" (Issue 26), providing specific answers to simplified requirements for toothpaste filing.
5. On October 17, 2023, the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation issued a document highlighting several important points to note in advertisements for children's cosmetics. These include establishing correct promotional guidance, not explicitly or implicitly claiming medical effects, avoiding the use of terms such as "food-grade" or "edible" or any related visuals that may create the misconception of edibility, and refraining from using terms like "genetic technology" or "nanotechnology." Furthermore, advertising should not promote content beyond the efficacy of children's cosmetics.
1. On October 17, 2023, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) issued a notice adding 6 substances, including 3-Phenylcyclohexane, to the industrial chemicals inventory and approving their use as fragrance ingredients in cosmetics.
2. According to the official website of the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) of the United States, the application fee for INCI names will be increased to $1,000 per submission, effective from January 1, 2024. Currently, the application fee for INCI names is $400 per submission. Applications submitted before the end of the year will still be charged at this year's fee rate.
Sources: Regulatory Authorities in Corresponding Countries & Regions. Please refer to official real-time adjustments for information accuracy, particularly regarding relevant data.
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