China issues “Measures for Supervision and Administration of the Production and Operation of Cosmetics”

July 26, the 12th Executive Meeting of the State Administration for Market Regulation in 2021 reviewed and approved the “Measures for Supervision and Administration of the Production and Operation of Cosmetics” (hereinafter referred to as the “Measures”). The “Measures” will be implemented on January 1, 2022.

Cosmetics are consumer goods that meet people’s needs for beauty. They directly affect the human body, and their quality is related to the health of the people.

On June 16, 2020, Premier Li Keqiang signed State Council Order No. 727, promulgating the “Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Cosmetics” (hereinafter referred to as the “Regulations”). In order to implement the “Regulations”, strengthen the supervision and management of cosmetics production and operation, ensure the safety of public makeup, and standardize and promote the healthy development of the cosmetics industry, the State Food and Drug Administration organized the drafting of the “Measures.”

The “Measures” has 7 chapters and 66 articles, focusing on four aspects:

  • Implement the princple of “decentralization management and service” of the Goverment and optimize production licensing procedures.
  • To refine and clarify the production management requirements of cosmetics.
  • To refine and clarify the management requirements of selling cosmetics.
  • To strengthen the regulatory measures and responsibilities of the regulatory authorities.

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