On August 31, 2023, the National Institute of Food and Drug Control (“NIFDC”) issued a notice on the “Technical Guidelines for Children’s Cosmetics” (the “Guideline”), which sets forth the product formula requirements and implementation standards for children’s cosmetics. This Guideline came into effect on the date of promulgation. China issued specialized rules on children’s cosmetics in 2021 to strengthen oversight on safety aspects, including special rules on labeling and ingredients (available here). Children’s cosmetics are defined as cosmetics that are suitable for children ages 12 and under and have cleaning, moisturizing, refreshing, or sunscreen functions (decided based on the product label claims and targeted users). Cosmetics registrants/filers should further subdivide their products by “for infants” (0-3 years old) and “for children” (>3-12 years old). Cosmetics that represent to be applicable to all groups or for use by the whole family are also regulated as children’s cosmetics…
