New Test Methods for Cosmetics

On 22.03.2019, the NMPA (National Medical Products Administration – former NMPA) released an announcement on 9 cosmetics test methods (NMPA No. 2019-12), which will be relevant for cosmetics registration, filing, and supervision and inspection starting January 1, 2020. Five testing methods of the “Cosmetic Safety Technical Specification (2015 edition)” were revised and four were added.