Labeling

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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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Australia

Urgent Alert! TGA Cracks Down on Sunscreen Labeling: A Compliance Guide for Enterprises

On January 23, 2026, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued a special statement regarding sunscreen labeling specifications. The notice specifically targets the illegal practice of “multiple products under one code”—where companies use a single AUST number (Australian Therapeutic Goods Identifier) for multiple sunscreens with different names or uses, or where label information does not match the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) listing. This regulatory crackdown has already led to the removal of several sunscreens from the Australian market. For international cosmetic companies operating in or planning to enter Australia, prioritizing labeling compliance is essential to avoid legal disputes. I. TGA “Red Lines”: Three Essential Compliance Requirements Under the Australian regulatory framework, sunscreens are classified as “therapeutic goods” and must strictly adhere to the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. The core requirements are: II. Three Steps for Emergency Rectification To mitigate the risk of product delisting, companies should take the

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China Cosmetic

Pilot Program for Cosmetic Electronic Labeling to Be Launched

To the Medical Products Administrations of all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps; the NIFDC; and the Information Center of the NMPA: To further optimize the management of labels for cosmetics (including toothpaste, the same applies hereafter), satisfy consumers’ right to know and the needs of an aging population, facilitate business operations, and support the high-quality development of the cosmetic industry, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has decided to launch a pilot program for cosmetic electronic labeling. This decision is made in accordance with the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (hereinafter referred to as “the Regulation”) and other relevant provisions. The relevant matters are hereby notified as follows: Attachments: National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) October 16, 2025 Have Questions?

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