How to correctly understand the notification of new cosmetic ingredients?

Answer: According to the provisions of the "Regulations", the state implements classified management of cosmetic ingredients according to the degree of risk, implements registration management for new cosmetic ingredients with a high risk, and implements notification management for other new cosmetic ingredients. The notification of new cosmetic ingredients shall be completed after submitting the notification materials specified in these Regulations through the online government service platform of the drug regulatory department of the State Council.

　　The true meaning of notification is that the person notification the new raw material submits information to the Food and Drug regulatory department for future reference. After the notification of a new cosmetic ingredient has been completed, the State Food and Drug Administration (NMPA) publishes the notification information of the new ingredient, which only means that the raw material has completed the submission of the notification materials and meets the formal requirements, while the authenticity, scientificity and adequacy of the content of the materials may not have been verified. The disclosure of information about new cosmetic ingredients that have been notified does not mean that the safety and functionality of the new ingredients are recognized, let alone the so-called "successful approval for notification".

　　According to the "Regulations" and "Measures", after the completion of the notification of new cosmetic ingredients, the Food and Drug regulatory department will organize a technical review agency to carry out technical verification of the notification materials of the new ingredients, and track and evaluate the use and safety of the new cosmetic ingredients. If it is found that the new cosmetic ingredients do not fall within the scope of notification, or if false information is submitted during the notification, the notification of the new cosmetic ingredients will be cancelled; If a new cosmetic ingredient is ordered to suspend the use or cancel the notification, the cosmetics registrant or notification person shall at the same time suspend or stop the production or operation of cosmetics using the new ingredient.