Definition of cosmetic and classification Cosmetics are defined as daily used industrial chemicals which can be rubbed ,spread or other similar means on the outer surface of human body (e.g. skin, hairs, nails. lips etc) for the purpose of cleaning, deodorizing, protection, beautifying and make – up.
Imported cosmetics are divided into two classes: ordinary cosmetics and special use cosmetics. Each class requires different type of license from CFDA. Both of these two classes are approved by CFDA in Beijing.(Cosmetics for special purpose: prevention of hair loss, hair dyeing, hair removal, supple breast, figure management, odor removal, anti-spot, sun screen.)
CFDA categorizes cosmetics using three criteria:
1. Form: cream, gel, lotion, etc.
2. Area of application: skin, hair, etc.
3. Effect: general cosmetics and cosmetics for special purpose.
* General cosmetics: skin protection, hair control, make-up, fragrance, oral hygiene, etc
What’s documents required for china registration regulations.
  special used cosmetics ordinary cosmetics
1 application form application form
2 The naming rationale of the product’s Chinese name The naming rationale of the product’s Chinese name
3 Formula Formula
4 Finish product specification Finish product specification
5 The original product package (including product label, product description) The original product package (including product label, product description)
6 Testing report (test must be conducted from a cosmetics testing institution which approved by the CFDA; Testing report (test must be conducted from a cosmetics testing institution which approved by the CFDA;
7 Safety assessment of the potential hazard substances in the product Safety assessment of the potential hazard substances in the product
8 The scientific literature of active ingredientsand rationale for use (for hair growth, body shaping, breast shaping only); NA
9 A copy of the filed letter of authorization for the responsible agency in China and a sealed copy of the said agency’s business license A copy of the filed letter of authorization for the responsible agency in China and a sealed copy of the said agency’s business license
10 BSE certificate BSE certificate
11 Certificate of free sales and GMP Certificate of free sales and GMP
12 making method making method
13 Some other documents that may be helpful for inspection Some other documents that may be helpful for inspection
  Due to the frequent changed regulations, this information is subject to change. Contact us for the most updated information.
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Requirements for application dossier:
Testing report issued by CFDA-accredited testing institutions, related dossier or Sun Protect Factor testing report (SPF, PFA or PA) issued by overseas laboratories shall meet the following requirements:
Testing reports issued by licensing test institutions should include the following information:
1) The testing application form;
2) Notice of acceptance for test;
3) Package inserts;
4) Health & Safety testing report (microbiology, hygienic chemistry, toxicology);
5) The following information, if any, should be submitted:
Human safety testing report (skin patch, human trial testing);
SPF, PFA or PA testing reports;
Testing report of other new projects (such as cosmetics asbestos testing reports, etc.).
The process for cosmetic :
Notification for company information in CFDA
testing
Prepare relevant documents
for registration
Submit product to CFDA to review
the registration documents
Technical review by center health
food evaluation
Reviewed the documents by CFDA
CFDA issue the review result
Get the approval or decision letter
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