China Cosmetic Product registration/Notification

Overview

The new overarching rule on cosmetics in China – Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) was released by China State Council on June 29, 2020. With CSAR that came into effect on January 1, 2021, the cosmetics industry in China is entering a new era.

Cosmetic products now must be notified/registered with NMPA before being imported and sold legally in China.