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This article compiles the cosmetic regulation updates that took place in September and October in Europe (including the UK), America, and the Asia Pacific region.
On November 15, 2024, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released the "Information on Ingredients Used in Marketed Products (Revised Draft for Comments)" to solicit public comments. Companies can submit their comments and related materials via email to hzpylfjw@nifdc.org.cn by November 30, 2024.
Recently, the State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of China) issued the 23rd announcement of 2024, approving the release of 20 new mandatory national standards and one amendment to an existing mandatory standard. Among them is the mandatory national standard for the watch industry, GB 44702-2024 "Regulations on the Limit of Harmful Substances in Watch Components in Direct Contact with Human Skin," which will be implemented starting October 1, 2025. All relevant units need to pay close attention to the content of the new standard to ensure that their products comply with the national requirements.
We have collected the latest FAQs on ordinary cosmetics filing from the Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation and translated them into English for your reference.
We have collected questions concerning the National Medical Products Administration Government Service Portal and translated them into English for your reference.
On November 27, 2023, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China released the mandatory national standard GB 18585-2023 "Indoor Decoration Materials - Limitation of Harmful Substances in Wallpapers," replacing GB 18585-2001. The new standard will officially be implemented starting December 1, 2024.
We have collected the latest FAQs on ordinary cosmetics filing from the Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation and translated them into English for your reference.
On June 25, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China) approved the release of the mandatory national standard GB 18584-2024 "Limits of Harmful Substances in Furniture". This standard specifies the limits for harmful substances such as formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, xylene, total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), migratable harmful elements, phthalates, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, decomposable aromatic amine dyes, radioactive nuclei, dimethyl fumarate, polybrominated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers in different types of furniture, along with the criteria for test results. This standard will replace GB 18584-2001 and GB 28481-2012, and will officially come into effect on July 1, 2025.
With the release of the new standard "Hygienic Requirements for Disposable Sanitary Products" (GB 15979—2024), the industry faces new challenges and opportunities. As a professional testing organization, CIRS C&K Testing is committed to helping businesses understand and adapt to these changes to ensure that products comply with the latest regulatory requirements. Below is our professional interpretation and implementation guidance for the new standard.
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