SUNJIN NEWSLETTER
Full Version of Chinese Cosmetic Safety Evaluation Report to be Implemented from May 1, 2024!
By Kim, Yongsung
Translated By Ko, Eunyoung
April 2024, NO.14
Hi, How are you?
In this issue, we will explain the Safety Evaluation Report requirements outlined in the “Technical Guideline for Cosmetic Safety Assessment” announced by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China.
The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China announced the “Technical Guideline for Cosmetic Safety Assessment” on April 9, 2021.
Accordingly, starting from January 1, 2022, it was required to conduct cosmetic safety evaluations for both general and special cosmetics and submit evaluation reports.
Currently, for product registration and approval, submitting the simplified version of the safety assessment report is sufficient. However, starting from May 1st, 2024, the full version of the safety assessment report must be submitted.
In the full version, particular attention must be given to conducting safety assessments for all ingredients used in the formulation. Toxicological information for each ingredient should be obtained for hazard identification, and the hazardous characteristics of the ingredients, including safety margin* calculations, must be described.
* The safety margin is used to determine the risk or relative degree of hazard of a specific substance by dividing the value obtained from animal studies by the amount to which actual human exposure occurs.
As global standards for cosmetic safety assessment are being strengthened, including in China, the Korean Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) has announced the official implementation of the cosmetic safety assessment system starting from 2028 to enhance the safety and global competitiveness of domestically produced cosmetics.
We will establish a comprehensive safety assessment system and secure raw material data resources to systematically respond to enhanced cosmetic safety evaluations. Through this, we promise to produce and supply safe products that meet global standards.
If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us.
Areum Jeong / Regional Sales Manager
E-mail : sales1@sunjinbs.com
