We’ve translated a selection of some of the latest FAQs on cosmetics registration and filing in China with a focus on execution standard to help you understand the current requirements.

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On February 2, 2023, the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued the final safety opinion on aluminum in cosmetics (SCCS/1644/22). The preliminary comments on aluminum were released on May 6, 2022.

On February 1, 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued the final opinion on α-arbutin and β-arbutin. The preliminary opinion on the safety of arbutin in cosmetics (SCCS/1642/22) was released on March 15, 2022.

FAQs on Cosmetics Registration and Filing in China-Safety Assessment

On December 15, 2022, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued a preliminary opinion on salicylic acid (CAS No. 69-72-7) to assess the safety of salicylic acid in cosmetics for public comments. The deadline for the public consultation is February 17, 2023.

On November 11, 2022, the European Commission issued Regulation (EU) 2022/2195, amending the requirements of European Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on the use of Humosalate and Resorcinol, and adding the restrictions on the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Acid Yellow 3 and HAA299 (nano and non nano forms). This revision mainly refers to the scientific opinions issued by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) in 2021. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

On November 4, 2022, the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued scientific advice on the safety of triclocarban and triclosan as substances with potential endocrine-disrupting properties, clarifying the safety of their use in cosmetics. The safety assessment was carried out based on all available information, including potential endocrine impacts, with the following conclusions:

CIRS Group has prepared a Brief Guide to Regulatory Requirements of Global Cosmetic Regulations to help enterprises better understand cosmetic regulations around the globe. The Guide is compiled based on CIRS Group’s experience with cosmetic registration/filing. It gives a brief introduction to global cosmetic regulations, which makes it easier for related enterprises to collect regulatory information and know what they need to do during is during export or R&D.

On October 27, 2022, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control released a FAQ regarding the NMPA codes for cosmetic ingredients. It is worth mentioning that the Platform of Cosmetic Ingredients is only developed to improve the efficiency of cosmetic registration and filing and the competent authorities will not review the submitted safety information. Related enterprises (ingredient manufacturers and enterprises that need to use the ingredient) must bear responsibility for the legality, authenticity, accuracy, and integrity of the ingredient safety information. Enterprises obtaining NMPA codes for one cosmetic ingredient does not mean the ingredient have been approved by the regulatory authority.