
This paper will give you a complete picture of the process, requirements, attention and landing of common cosmetics。
What is ordinary cosmetics
(keywords: common cosmetic definition / cosmetic filing category)
Common cosmetics are cosmetics that do not have special effects and do not claim to have physiologically regulated effects, and whose effects are limited to basic functions such as cleaning, beautification, embellishment and so on. Example of typical products:
Wet cream, clean cream, makeup, body milk
Lips, dust, mascara, cheeks, nail polish
Make-up, lipstick, body vibe
As long as the product does not claim special effects such as sun-proofing, white-whiteness, hair-proofing, etc. And the formula is legal, it can be filed as ordinary cosmetics。


Flowchart for common cosmetics (suitable to imported brand)
(keywords: cosmetic filing process / import of cosmetics)
1. Identification of product categories
Is it ordinary cosmetics? Is there a lexicon of special efficacy involved
2. Designation of persons responsible in-country
All imported cosmetics must have a responsible company in china and be subject to safety and declaration。
3. Prepare for filing
These include: product formulation (inci name), source of raw materials, product labels, packaging pictures, product instructions, testing reports, authorizations, etc。
4 ️⃣ commissioning of safety reports from chinese testing agencies
Micro-organisms, heavy metals, etc. Will have to be tested at local institutions with cma qualifications in china。
5- submitted to the national drug control agency's cosmetic recording system
An online filing was made by the responsible company to apply for “the import of ordinary cosmetics”。
6 ️⃣ access to file number pending publication
The general period of review is 5-15 working days, after which it can be used for customs clearance and platform sales。


List of information required for general cosmetics filing
(keywords: common cosmetic material / cosmetic platform)
Contents
Product formulation table, all components using inci names, consistent with the catalogue of used cosmetic materials
Source of raw materials and safety data. High-risk components require separate description or certification
Draft chinese label, including composition table, country of origin, method of use, attention, etc
Photos of product packaging
Safety test results from cma laboratories in the country
Product description. Functional description must be consistent with the ordinary cosmetics
Official authorization issued by the offshore brand to those responsible
Common risk and error in filing
Recommendations for resolution
The formulation contains “new raw materials” that need to be recorded separately and the replacement of the raw materials is recommended
The propaganda language touches the red line of "special effects" and avoids the use of expressions such as "twilight" and "black" and "sensitization"
Label information is not consistent with the file
Component translation error or irregularity









