On May 24, 2023, Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation Released the Cosmetics Re-inspection Process. The main content includes re-inspection application materials and processes, re-inspection fees, application of re-inspection conclusions, forms of non re-inspection, and answers to common questions.

On May 16, 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued a preliminary opinion on methyl salicylate (CAS No.119-36-8) to assess the safety of the use of methyl salicylate in cosmetics. The deadline for public consultation is June 19, 2023.

On April 18, 2023, the European Union Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued a request for a scientific opinion on triphenyl phosphate (CAS No.115-86-6, EC No. 204-112-2). The public consultation period is nine months.

We’ve translated a selection of some of the latest FAQs on cosmetics registration and filing in China with a focus on cosmetic ingredient quality and safety information submission (NMPA code) to help you understand the current requirements.

In November 2020, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued the draft of Toothpaste Supervision and Administration Measures to collect public opinions. After two years of preparation, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) finally published the Measures for Toothpaste Supervision and Administration (hereinafter referred to as the “Measures”) on March 16, 2023. The Measures will be implemented from December 1, 2023. There are 25 articles in the Measures. CIRS Group will interpret the Measures from the following aspects: Definition; Official responsibilities and direction of industry; and Requirements for toothpaste filing, raw materials, efficacy claims, and labeling;

On April 4, 2023, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) issued a preliminary opinion on silver zinc zeolite (CAS No. 130328-20-0, EC No. 603-404-0, SCCS/1650/23) to assess the safety of its use in cosmetics. The deadline for public consultation is June 5, 2023.

China's NMPA has announced it will extend the transitional period for cosmetic ingredient quality and safety information code until January 1, 2024, according to a notice published on March 27, 2023.

The European Commission is to prohibit the use of 31 carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR) substances in cosmetic products. The Commission notified WTO of the amendments on November 17, 2022. These substances were added into Annex II of the Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and the ban on their use in cosmetics will apply from 1 December 2023.

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

In December 2022, Hochul, governor of New York State, signed an amendment to the Environmental Protection Act (A8630A) to prohibit the use of 1,4-dioxane or mercury in cosmetics and personal care products. The bill will come into effect on June 1, 2023. From the effective date, cosmetics or personal care products containing 1,4-dioxane or mercury must not be sold in New York State.