On October 30, 2024, a pilot enforcement project completed by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Enforcement Forum revealed that approximately 6% of cosmetic products in the markets of 13 countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) contain hazardous chemicals banned under the POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) Regulation and REACH Regulation. The inspection covered nearly 4,500 cosmetic products. Enforcement agencies reviewed ingredient lists, focusing on perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs), and their related substances, as well as cyclic siloxanes D4 and D5.

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued a final opinion on Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate used in cosmetic products. SCCS/1669/24 was published on October 25, 2024, and refers to CAS/EC No.90-43-7/201-993-5 and CAS/EC No.132-27-4/205-055-6.

According to inquiries with the National Medical Products Administration(NMPA), five NMPA numbers have been deregistered this year. The possible reasons for deregistering newly registered ingredients may include: - Non-compliance with the definition of new ingredients: Some ingredients were registered, but in reality, they are already being used and managed as cosmetic ingredients, and are no longer considered new. - Functions exceeding the scope of cosmetics: Some ingredients have medicinal or other functions that go beyond the definition of cosmetics.

The Beauty industry in China is booming. Today, the market presents numerous exciting opportunities for beauty brands. To stay up to date with the latest beauty trends, Chinese consumers are open to trialling niche brands or new categories to satisfy their pursuit of beauty. According to Statista, China's cosmetics market reached £ 54.9 billion in 2023. The industry is expected to grow, with a projected market size of £61.3 billion by 2025. As the second-largest cosmetics-consuming market in the world, China has generated huge business opportunities for the cosmetic industry which is one of the promising fields UK companies could explore.

On August 1, 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued the preliminary opinion (SCCS/1670/24) on hair dye HC Yellow No. 16 (Colipa No. B123) (CAS No. 1184721-10-5). The deadline for comments is set for September 27, 2024.

On August 1, 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued the preliminary opinion (SCCS/1669/24) on Biphenyl-2-ol and Sodium 2-biphenylolate (CAS/EC No. 90-43-7/201-993-5 and 132-27-4/205-055-6). The deadline for comments is set for 27 September 2024.

On July 26, 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion on Triphenyl phosphate (CAS No.115-86-6, EC No.204-112-2, SCCS/1664/24). The preliminary opinion was released on April 4, 2024.

We have collected the latest FAQs on new cosmetic ingredients registration and filing in China and translated them into English for your reference.

China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the full implementation of the electronic registration and filing for cosmetics and new ingredients. This comes as part of the NMPA's efforts to further improve government services and promote the digitization of archives for the registration and filing of cosmetics and new cosmetic ingredients (including toothpaste), thereby enhancing the efficiency of the process.

Recently, China's National Institutes for Food and Drug Control issued two catalogs, including, The International Authoritative Cosmetic Safety Assessment Data Index; and Usage Information for Ingredients in Marketed Products