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China s is already the world s second-largest cosmetics
market, but international players in particular are optimistic that
it will grow further. According to figures from China s
Ministry of Commerce, the value of imported cosmetics over 2020
grew a whopping 30%, which underscores the continued demand for
international products in this category.
At the same time, domestic penetration remains a challenge for
many international brands, at least in part due to legal reasons.
The complex regulatory framework for filing of new ingredients has
slowed the introduction of new products, while China s rules on
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has published the full-text regarding new regulations for cosmetics registration, which will come into force May 1, 2021.
The full text of the
Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Registration and Notification includes six chapters and 63 articles and supports the overarching Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR).
According to SAMR, these measures will strengthen cosmetic registration and filing management, protect consumers’ health rights, regulate and promote the healthy development of the cosmetics industry.
“It was necessary to formulate supporting regulations to further refine the regulations on registration and filing management.”
It added that it had sought opinions and suggestions from regulatory authorities, industry associations and enterprises alike to draft these measures. Furthermore, it had conducted several symposiums, on-site investigations an