China RoHS Adds Four New Phthalate Restrictions

China has updated its Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulation by adding four new phthalates to the list of restricted substances. On June 29, 2024, the "Announcement on the Approval and...

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China's NMPA Announces New Cosmetics Regulation Framework Effective From September 2024

On July 8, 2024, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the comprehensive implementation of electronic submission for cosmetics and new cosmetic ingredients, effective from September 1, 2024. This significant regulatory...

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China Digitises the Submission Process for Cosmetics and New Ingredient Registration/Notification

On 8 July 2024, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released a notice detailing the implementation strategy of electronic submission (e-submission) for cosmetic dossiers. This e-submission process covers both cosmetic products...

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China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment Updates Chemical Substance Regulations

In May 2024, in accordance with the "Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances" (MEE Order No. 12) and the requirements outlined in the "Announcement on the Release...

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CFSA Held Consultation on New Food Contact Materials and Additives

The National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) in China has held a public consultation on seven food contact materials (FCMs) and additives. The consultation focused on innovations in food...

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Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment Adds Perfluorohexane Sulfonic as Toxic Chemical

On 24 April, 2024, in compliance with the Stockholm Convention, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) has recently added perfluorohexane sulfonic acid and its related compounds as toxic chemicals. This amendment aims...

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New Regulations for Unique Medical Device Identification in China Took Effect on 1 June 2024

Starting from June 1, 2024, medical devices listed in the third batch implementation product catalogue in China must complete registration and obtain a Unique Device Identification (UDI) in accordance with the...

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NIFDC issues guidelines for Cosmetic Safety Assessment and Data Submission

On April 30, 2024, the National Institutes of Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) published two essential guidelines for the identification and assessment techniques of risk substances in cosmetics. These two guidelines...

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Monitoring guidelines for adverse reactions to cosmetics issued in China

On 19 April 2024, China’s Centre for Drug Re-evaluation (NMPA) and the National Centre for Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring issued final guidelines on the collection and reporting of adverse reactions to...

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NMPA publishes Cosmetic Safety Evaluation Measures

On 22 April 2024, the National Medical and Pharmaceutical Administration of China (NMPA) announced an updated Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Safety Assessment, which will be implemented from 1 May 2024. This...

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