China NMPA, Announcement of Five Test Methods to Be Included in Cosmetic Safety Technical Standards
On February 19, 2024, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced five new test methods for cosmetic ingredients, including the method for azelaic acid and its salts. These methods will be officially incorporated into the Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Safety (2015 Edition) and will take effect starting July 1, 2025.
The test methods to be included in the 2015 Edition of the Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Safety are as follows:
- Test Method for Azelaic Acid and Its Salts in Cosmetics (New)
- Test Method for Phenacetin in Cosmetics (New)
- Test Method for Hydroxydecanoic Acid in Cosmetics (New)
- Test Method for Asbestos in Cosmetics (Revised)
- Test Methods for Glucuronic Acid and 14 Other Ingredients
These test methods will be officially implemented from July 1, 2025, and all cosmetic product registrations, notifications, sampling inspections, and other related testing must comply with the updated methods from that date onward.
Please refer to the link below.
https://english.nmpa.gov.cn/2025-02/19/c_1073618.htm
NMPA Announcement on Including the Testing Methods for Azelaic Acid and Its Salts in Cosmetics and Other 5 Testing Methods into
The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has organized to formulate Testing Methods for Azelaic Acid and Its Salts in Cosmetics and other 5 testing methods, which have been reviewed and approved by the Chairman's Meeting of the NMPA's Cosmetic S
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