Triethanolamine is a common ingredient added to cosmetics, and the added concentration is usually low and generally acts as a PH regulator.
According to the catalog for managing import and export licenses for dual-use items and technologies, triethanolamine is a chemical that can be used as a raw material to make chemical weapons. To import or export dual-use items and technologies, you need to apply for an import or export license.
Additional Reading: Cosmetics Raw Material that can be Chemical weaponized: Triethanolamine
The most troublesome thing for enterprises is not only they need to apply for the dual-use phase license of triethanolamine, but also that many enterprises do not have this qualification to apply. It is a chemical that can be used as a raw material for the production of chemical weapons. In order to facilitate national management, it can only be applied by designated enterprises.
So now there is a new regulatory policy on triethanolamine from CosmeticsBridge Insights.
For Triethanolamine added in cosmetics, detergents and other commodities as a pH regulator, it will generally neutralize the acidic substances in it. If the test report shows that the triethanolamine monomer cannot be detected, it proves that the triethanolamine has reacted completely, and there is no free triethanolamine, so there is no need to apply for an import and export license.
The implementation of the policy has dramatically facilitated the customs clearance process and formalities of enterprises and won more practical benefits for the majority of enterprises.
Due to the new policy, CosmeticsBridge suggests that you should complete the test, and contact your local distributors and local customs to make sure everything is on the green light before exporting to China.
