Countermeasures Research for Safety Management of Cosmetic Ingredients in China
Zhang Fenglan1, Su Zhe1, Wang Gangli1, Shi Yue2
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(1)National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 100050, China; (2)Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
Objective: To study challenges in safety management of cosmetic ingredients in China so as to provide relevant suggestions for scientific supervision of cosmetic raw materials in China. Methods: Through the investigation and research on issued laws and regulations on the safety management of cosmetic raw materials, problems and challenges in the management of new cosmetic raw materials, whitening ingredients and botanical ingredients in China were analyzed. Suggestions for management reform of cosmetic raw materials in China were put forward. Results: Management of cosmetic ingredients in China mainly implements catalogue management, including lists of prohibited ingredients, restricted ingredients and approved ingredients (such as preservatives, UV-filters, colorants and hair dyes), and a list of used cosmetic ingredients in China. Moreover, relevant management regulations have been formulated for management of new ingredients and for tracing and labeling ingredients. In the future, the management mode of new cosmetic ingredients will be adjusted, and regulations or technical guidance documents for whitening and botanical raw materials will be formulated. Conclusion: The whole system for management of new cosmetic ingredients, whitening raw materials and botanical ingredients is in need of immediate adjustment and improvement.
Zhang Fenglan, Shi Yue, Su Zhe, Wang Gangli.
Countermeasures Research for Safety Management of Cosmetic Ingredients in China[J]. Chinese Pharmaceutical Affairs, 2019, 33(12): 1365-1370 https://doi.org/10.16153/j.1002-7777.2019.12.005