Cosmetics import process

The cosmetics imported for the first time must be approved by the Ministry of Health for imported cosmetics before they can be imported.

Approval procedures for imported cosmetics:

1. For the first time to import cosmetics, overseas manufacturers or importing organizations submit a written application to the Supervision Department of the Ministry of Health, and provide the following information:

(1) Application Form for Imported Cosmetic Hygiene Permit (2) Product Ingredient List, Restricted Substance Content (3) Product Quality Standard (4) Proof of Production and Sale of Products in Producing Countries (or Regions) (copy)

(5) Documentation (copy) of product registration and permitted sales in other countries (or regions)

(6) Test report on production, registration, and sales review of products in producing countries (or regions) and other countries (or regions) (copies with Chinese translation)

(7) Product label, instruction manual Formal sample (8) Completely packaged product sample (9) The entrusted application unit shall submit the power of attorney (10) Other materials that may contribute to the review 2. The Ministry of Health will supervise the department The application materials are sent to the Institute of Environmental Health Monitoring of the Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine (hereinafter referred to as the “ECOSOC”). After receiving the application materials, the EMRC completed the data integrity review and technical review within two weeks.

The procedure is the same as the procedure for obtaining the approval document for producing special-purpose cosmetics.

Import general class declaration period (test time)

(Send class): 60 days,

(Skin care): 60 days,

(Cosmetics): 60 days (toenail): 60 days (aromatic): 60 days [September 26, 1989] State Council approved Ministry of Health "Cosmetics Hygiene Supervision Regulations" (1989) Ministry of Health Order 3 In the case of cosmetics imported for the first time, importers must provide relevant specifications and samples of the cosmetics, quality standards, and inspection methods, as well as the certification documents approved by the exporting country (region). contract.