Special Cosmetics

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Interpretation of the “Announcement on Matters Relating to the Registration and Notification of Cosmetics (Draft for Comments)”

On March 31, 2026, the Comprehensive Department of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) publicly solicited comments on the Announcement on Matters Relating to the Registration and Notification of Cosmetics (Draft for Comments). This draft aims to deepen the reform of cosmetic review and approval and promote high-quality industrial development through eight optimization measures. 1. Encouraging “China First” Launches for New Products To foster a “First-Launch Economy” aligned with high-standard international trade rules: 2. Reduction and Exemption of Animal Testing Data Toxicological test reports may be exempted under specific conditions: 3. Adjusting Management of Ingredient Safety Information 4. Sharing Safety Technical Data for Products with Similar Formulas This clarifies the sharing of safety data among products under the same brand and registrant: Category Core Rules Site Change Requirements Definition of Similar Formula Applicable Entities: Multiple products (incl. toothpaste) of the same brand under one registrant. Select one representative product for

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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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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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NIFDC Releases Two Technical Guidelines for Anti-Hair Loss Cosmetics

To all relevant organizations: To standardize and guide the research of anti-hair loss cosmetics and their efficacy-related ingredients, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) has organized the development of the “Technical Guidelines for Anti-Hair Loss Cosmetic Research (Trial)” (Attachment 1) and the “Technical Guidelines for Research on Efficacy-Related Ingredients in Anti-Hair Loss Cosmetics (Trial)” (Attachment 2). These guidelines are formulated in accordance with the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), the Administrative Measures on Cosmetic Registration and Notification, and other relevant regulatory requirements. In accordance with the Notice of the General Affairs Department of the NMPA on Issuing the Working Procedures for the Release of Technical Guidelines for Cosmetics (NMPA General Affairs [2022] No. 32), these guidelines are hereby released. Notice is hereby given. Attachments: National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) December 16, 2025 Have Questions?

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Anúncio importante: A NMPA revela 24 medidas a favor do crescimento; as revisões especiais de cosméticos podem ser delegadas às autoridades provinciais

Major Announcement: NMPA Unveils 24 Pro-Growth Measures; Special Cosmetic Reviews May Be Delegated to Provincial Authorities To the Medical Products Administrations of all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps: Cosmetics are essential consumer goods that meet the public’s desire for beauty and a high-quality life. In recent years, drug regulatory departments have actively advanced cosmetic regulatory reforms, accelerated the improvement of the legal framework, and innovated regulatory methods. Consequently, China’s cosmetic industry has flourished, and quality safety levels have continuously improved. To further coordinate high-quality development with high-level safety, the following opinions are hereby proposed. I. General Requirements The goal is to establish a scientific, law-based, internationalized, and modernized regulatory path. By 2030, the legal system and standards will be further refined, and innovation vitality will be abundant. By 2035, the regulatory system will reach an international advanced level, fundamentally

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