October 16, 2015
CHINA - The China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) has released technical specifications for the safety of cosmetics products in China. The specification is released through Cosmetic Safety Technical Specification with the following requirements:
- General requirements for the products and ingredients
- Prohibited and restricted substances requirements and the testing and evaluation methods
The specification applies to the following:
- Cosmetics: Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations
- Cosmetics: Toiletries
The document is open for public consultation until November 20, 2015.