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China Cosmetic

Regulations for Cosmetic Registration and Notification Testing

The Work Specifications for Cosmetic Registration and Notification Testing apply to all testing activities related to the registration and notification of cosmetics within the People’s Republic of China. This includes microbiological testing, physical and chemical (physicochemical) testing, toxicological testing, and human safety and efficacy evaluations. Table 1: Microbiological Testing Items Testing Item General Cosmetics ①② Special Cosmetics: Anti-hair loss ② Special Cosmetics: Hair Dyeing ③ Special Cosmetics: Hair Perming Special Cosmetics: Spot-clearing / Whitening Special Cosmetics: Sunscreen Total Plate Count ○ ○ ○ ○ Total Mold & Yeast Count ○ ○ ○ ○ Thermotolerant Coliform Bacteria ○ ○ ○ ○ Staphylococcus aureus ○ ○ ○ ○ Pseudomonas aeruginosa ○ ○ ○ ○ Notes: Table 2: Physicochemical Testing Items Testing Item General Cosmetics Anti-hair loss Hair Dyeing Hair Perming Spot-clearing / Whitening Sunscreen Mercury ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Lead ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Arsenic ○ ○ ○

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China Cosmetic

Regulations for Imported Cosmetics

Special Cosmetics may only be produced or imported after registration with the medical products administration department under the State Council. Imported General Cosmetics must be filed (notified) with the medical products administration department under the State Council prior to importation. Regulations on Data Submission When applying for the registration of imported special cosmetics or the notification of imported general cosmetics, applicants must simultaneously submit documents proving that the product is already marketed and sold in the country (region) of origin, as well as documentation proving that the overseas manufacturer complies with Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). If a product is manufactured specifically for export to China and a certificate of sale from the country of origin cannot be provided, research and test data conducted specifically for Chinese consumers must be submitted instead. Regulations on Chinese Labeling Imported cosmetics may either use an original Chinese label or have a Chinese label

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Korea

South Korea Promulgates Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Cosmetics Act; Inter-ministerial Briefing Held to Combat Counterfeit Cosmetics.

News Brief 1: South Korea Publishes Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Cosmetics Act On March 10, 2026, the South Korean government published an amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Cosmetics Act. The key revisions are as follows: News Brief 2: Joint Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Counteracting Counterfeit Cosmetics in South Korea On March 12, 2026, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), and the Korea Customs Service (KCS) jointly held a briefing in Mapo-gu, Seoul, to address the issue of counterfeit cosmetics. I. Background This briefing is a core component of the “K-Beauty Safety and Quality Competitiveness Enhancement Plan” announced during the 6th National Policy Coordination Meeting chaired by the Prime Minister on November 27, 2025. It aims to tackle the global infringement of popular South Korean cosmetic brands and prevent financial loss to both businesses and consumers caused by the

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Australia

Revision of the Australian “Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines”: Adjustments to High-Hazard Chemicals

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has finalized amendments to the “AICIS Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Guidelines 2026.” These changes are scheduled to officially take effect in September 2026. The following sections outline the specific revisions to the guidelines, AICIS’s responses to seven public submissions, and the subsequent implementation arrangements. I. Core Changes to the Guidelines (A) Update to the List of High-Hazard Chemicals (B) Regulatory Adjustments for High-Hazard Salts and Esters (C) Unified Definition of “Chemical Identity Holder” (D) Other Minor Revisions II. Response to Public Feedback AICIS received a total of seven public submissions. While some comments fell outside the scope of the consultation, the core feedback and AICIS’s responses focused on three key areas: (A) Regarding the List of High-Hazard Chemicals (B) Regarding High-Hazard Salts and Esters (C) Regarding the “Chemical Identity Holder” Definition III. Subsequent Arrangements The Executive Director of AICIS will officially release the new

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China Cosmetic

China Cosmetic Categories and Classification

Cosmetics in China are divided into Special Cosmetics and General Cosmetics. The state implements Registration Management for Special Cosmetics and Notification (Filing) Management for General Cosmetics. Registrants and notifiers must classify and code products based on their efficacy claims, application areas, target users, product forms, and usage methods. 1. Efficacy Claim Classification Code Efficacy Category Interpretation and Claim Guidelines A New Efficacy Claims that do not fit into the existing categories below. 01 Hair Dyeing To change hair color; original color cannot be restored immediately after washing. 02 Hair Perming To change hair curl/straightness and maintain stability. (Temporary products are excluded). 03 Spot-clearing / Whitening Helps reduce pigmentation for whitening effects; includes physical coverage or acne mark improvement. 04 Sun Protection Protects skin/lips from UV damage. (For children, only limited to the skin). 05 Anti-hair loss Helps improve or reduce hair loss. (Excludes hormone-based or hair growth stimulant products). 06

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