China.org.cn | October 16, 2024
Xing Huina:
Next question, please. I notice two journalists both have their hands raised.
Red Star News：
In recent years, the cosmetics market has experienced rapid growth, and the use of cosmetics has become part of people's everyday life. Could you please share what measures the NMPA has taken to regulate the development of the cosmetics industry? What are the future plans and considerations in this regard? Thank you.
Li Li:
Thank you for your questions. Cosmetics are products made for beauty, embodying people's aspirations for a better life. I will now invite Mr. Lei to respond to these questions.
Lei Ping：
I will answer these questions. The Regulations on Supervision and Administration of Cosmetics was implemented in 2021. With the enactment of these Regulations, the regulatory framework for cosmetics has gradually developed into a comprehensive and cohesive system. This marks a new chapter in the regulation and development of the cosmetics industry, resulting in continuous improvements within the industry environment.
First, the construction of the regulatory framework has entered a new era. We have organized the formulation and issuance of three departmental rules: the Provisions for Registration and Filing of Cosmetics, the Provision for Supervision and Administration of Manufacturing and Marketing of Cosmetics, and the Provisions for Toothpaste Regulation. More than 20 normative documents and over 40 technical guidelines have been issued, covering cosmetics registration and filing data management, label management, production quality management, online operation management, and supervision of children's cosmetics. This has essentially formed a well-structured regulatory system covering the entire cosmetics industry chain.
Second, new breakthroughs have been made in reforming the review and approval system and developing the safety evaluation system. The provisions have established a system for cosmetics registrants and filing applicants. We have implemented categorized management based on risk levels. We have also formulated safety and efficacy evaluation standards tailored to cosmetics characteristics. Meanwhile, we have strengthened the development of information platforms, improving smart supervision capabilities. Here are some statistics: As of the end of July 2024, there were 20,152 cosmetics registrants and filing applicants nationwide, 3,145 domestic responsible persons for cosmetics, and 5,846 cosmetics manufacturers. There were 1.791 million general cosmetics (1.735 million made in China and 56,000 imported) and 28,326 special cosmetics (23,775 made in China and 4,551 imported).
Third, new progress has been made in post-marketing supervision. A consultation mechanism for cosmetics safety risks has been established to regularly assess and address risks and hidden dangers in the cosmetics sector. We've established and continually improved the monitoring platform for online cosmetics sales, conducting nationwide monitoring of cosmetics sold online. We have strengthened the daily supervision of cosmetics. Over the past three years, more than 20,000 batches of cosmetic products have been sampled annually for national examination, and over 5,000 batches have been sampled annually for national safety risk monitoring. We have also published 22 typical cases of cracking down on illegal and criminal activities concerning cosmetics.
Fourth, we've entered a new phase in developing a system of standards. We established the NMPA Standardization Technical Committee for Cosmetics, further enhancing the management of cosmetics standards. We have continued to advance the formulation and revision of the Cosmetics Safety Technical Standards and actively promoted the revision of relevant mandatory national standards. Since 2021, we have formulated and revised 96 cosmetics standards.
Next, the NMPA will continue to deepen reforms, encourage innovation, strengthen oversight, and crack down on illegal activities. These efforts aim to further contribute to the high-quality development of the "beauty economy." Thank you.