China | Update on Information on Ingredients Used in Marketed Products

On February 9, 2025, China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) announced an update to the Information on Ingredients Used in Marketed Products, with the addition of 1,374 new ingredients, 2,297 usage records, and the deletion of data for one ingredient.

The update aims to further enrich reference data on cosmetic ingredients and facilitate the orderly implementation of China's cosmetic safety assessment system. It aligns with the requirements of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Announcement on Optimizing Cosmetic Safety Assessment Management Measures (2024 No. 50). 

The new version of the Information on Ingredients Used in Marketed Products, replaces the previous version, which was released on April 30, 2024, and contained 2,234 ingredients and 4,415 usage records. The February 2025 version has been expanded to include 3,608 ingredients and 7,672 usage records. Additionally, the update introduces new application sites, such as body hair and fingernails/toenails, and further optimizes the reference usage principles.

Changes in Ingredient Count and Usage Information

Compared to the previous version of the Information on Ingredients Used in Marketed Products, the new version contains an additional 1,374 new ingredients and 3,257 usage records. Notably, the ingredient data for [02365 TETRASELMIS SUECICA EXTRACT] has been removed.

Expansion of the Scope of Ingredient Usage Information Collection

Addition of Application Sites and Optimization of Reference Usage Principles

The new version has also optimized the reference usage principles, specifically:

• The application site "Face" has been revised to "Face (including Neck)."
• New application sites have been added for "Fingernails (Toenails)" and "Body Hair" as reference sites.

The updated Information on Ingredients Used in Marketed Products provides more precise ingredient usage information and strengthens the cosmetic safety assessment framework, helping businesses meet regulatory requirements more effectively.

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The CIRS cosmetic team is dedicated to ensuring that cosmetic products meet stringent regulatory standards around the globe. It can provide one-stop services covering the whole life-cycle of a personal care product, which includes cosmetic ingredient development, physical/chemical tests, toxicological tests (in vivo & in vitro), efficacy studies (in vivo & in vitro), ingredient registration, and product registration.

Cosmetic services in China:

• China Cosmetic Registration and Filing;
• China New Cosmetic Ingredient Registration and Filing;
• China Cosmetic Ingredient Quality and Safety Information Code Application (NMPA Code);
• China Cosmetics Safety and Efficacy Test;
• China Cosmetic Safety Assessment Report;
• China Toothpaste Filing;
• China Disinfectant Notification; and
• China Cosmetic Formula/Label/Claim Review

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Further Information

https://www.nifdc.org.cn//nifdc/bshff/hzhpbzh/hzhpbzhtzgg/202502071436561433633.html