Foreword
The love of beauty is shared by everyone and has existed since ancient times. Nowadays, cosmetics are closely related to daily life, and consumers' pursuit of beauty has promoted the continuous upgrading of cosmetics consumption, while increasing the quantity and quality of imported cosmetics.
Cosmetic labels reflect the characteristics and efficacy of their products and are an effective way to convey product information to consumers. To choose the right imported cosmetics, reading the label is the first step and the key, please follow the footsteps to understand the imported cosmetics label.
Overview of Imported Cosmetics Labeling
China's "Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Cosmetics" clearly stipulates that the smallest sales unit of cosmetics should have a label. The label should be compliantRelevant laws, administrative regulations, and mandatory national standardsThe content is true, complete and accurate.
Imported cosmetics can directly use Chinese labels, or they can be affixed with Chinese labelsWhere Chinese labels are affixed, the content of the Chinese labels shall be consistent with the content of the original labels.
The above contains two main points: one is that imported cosmetics must have Chinese labels, and the other is that their labels should comply with relevant laws, administrative regulations and mandatory national standards in China.
01 Definitions
Cosmetics Labels:Words, numbers, symbols, patterns affixed or connected to or printed on the packaging for sale of cosmetics and instructions placed inside the packaging for sale.
Sales Packaging:Packaging that is delivered to consumers with the contents for the purpose of sale.
02 The form of a cosmetic label
Depending on the shape and volume of the packaging of the cosmetic product, the following label forms can be selected:
Printed or pasted on the sales packaging of cosmetics;
Printed on a brochure or paper tape or card that is attached to the outside of the sales package;
Printed on the instruction manual placed inside the sales package.
The contents that shall be marked on the label of imported cosmetics
According to the "Instructions for Use of Consumer Goods - General Labelling of Cosmetics" (GB 5296.).3-2008），The label of imported cosmetics shall be marked as follows:
The name of the cosmetic
The name of the cosmetic product should reflect the true properties of the cosmetic product and be concise and easy to understand.
The name of a cosmetic product is generally composed of three parts: the brand name, the generic name and the attribute name.
Annotation Location:The name of the cosmetic product shall be marked in a conspicuous position on the display surface of the sales package, and if it cannot be marked on the display surface of the sales package due to the shape and volume of the cosmetics sales package, it can be marked on its visible surface.
Serial numbers or color labels of series products are allowed to be displayed on the visible surface of the sales packaging.
02 Country or region of origin
Imported cosmetics sold in China must be labeledCountry of originorregion(referring to Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan) should be preceded by the name of the country or region of originIntroductory words"Country of Origin Origin".
03 The name and address of the merchant, importer or distributor registered in China according to law
The name and address of the merchant, importer or distributor in China can be preceded by a leading word, such as "**merchant importer general distributor distributor general merchant: etc.".
The name and address of the producer can be omitted.
*The name and address of the merchant, importer or distributor should be indicated on the sales packagingVisible facesAbove.
04 Net content
Net content refers to the actual mass or volume or length of the contents after the removal of packaging containers and other packaging materials.
The net content should be marked on the cosmetics sales packagingDisplay surfaceIf it is not possible to mark it on the display surface of the sales package due to the shape and volume of the cosmetics sales package, it can be marked on itVisible facesAbove.
05 Ingredient list
Cosmetics should be truthfully marked on the visible surface of the cosmetics sales packagingAll ingredientsname.
The ingredient list should start with "Ingredients:"Introductory remarksElicit.
Cosmetic ingredients refer to all ingredients that are purposefully added to the product formula by the manufacturer according to the design of the product and play a certain role in the final product.
Please answer the following questions:
Q: In the cosmetics label, if some ingredients react with other cosmetic ingredients after being added, there is no need to indicate the ingredients before the reaction.
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06 Shelf life
The shelf life should be marked in one of two ways:
a) Date of manufacture and shelf life;
b) Production lot number and expiration date.
In addition to the production batch number, the expiration date or production date and shelf life should be marked on the cosmetics sales packagingVisible facesAbove.
Filing number and approval number
The state implements registration management for special cosmetics and record management for ordinary cosmetics. ImportsOrdinary cosmeticsThe filing number should be markedImported special makeupThe product should be marked with the approval number.
The record number or approval number can be marked with or without a guide, and the document number should be consistent with the document number on the certificate issued by the drug regulatory department.
08 Safety Warning Language
Where the relevant national laws and regulations require it or are required according to the characteristics of cosmetics, safety warning words should be marked on the visual surface of the cosmetics sales packaging. Safety warnings should be written with "caution:" or "warning:", etcIntroductory remarks
Common safety warnings include: do not hit, use away from fire, avoid direct sunlight, keep out of reach of children, etc.
Safety warning language should be marked in:Visible facesAbove.
The content that should be marked on the label of imported cosmetics
The label of imported cosmetics should be marked with the following contents:
01 If necessary, the guidelines for the use of cosmetics or the illustration of the guidelines for use should be marked.
Instructions for use can be in the form of text or illustrations.
02 If necessary, the storage conditions that meet the expiration date or the expiration date should be marked.
For example, store at low temperatures, or away from high temperature or humidity, or protect from light. In this way, the user is not allowed to lose or deteriorate the cosmetics due to these improper storage.
Prohibited contents on the label of imported cosmetics
China's "Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Cosmetics" clearly stipulates that the following contents are prohibited on cosmetics labels:
Content that explicitly or implicitly has a medical effect;
False or misleading content;
Content that violates public order and good morals;
Other content prohibited by laws and administrative regulations.
Customs tips
When purchasing imported cosmetics, consumers should carefully read their Chinese labels, choose products with efficacy and attributes suitable for themselves, properly store them, and use them within the validity period indicated on the product label, and if necessary, they can log in to the official ** of the drug regulatory department to inquire about the filing number or approval number of imported cosmetics to ensure that they can buy with confidence and use with peace of mind.
How to tell if cosmetics are really imported?
Imported cosmetics are increasingly favored by domestic consumers, and with the reduction of tariff rates for imported cosmetics and the rise of cross-border e-commerce, the number and types of imported cosmetics circulating in the domestic market have surged.
Is the dazzling array of imported cosmetics products on the market really imported and how to distinguish them?The author offers you the following tips for distinguishing the authenticity of imported cosmetics:
no.1
Import formalities
Inspection and Quarantine Certificate of Imported Goods", customs declaration form, record certificate for imported non-special-purpose cosmetics, hygiene license approval for imported special-purpose cosmetics, etc., but also pay attention to the validity period of the health license approval or filing certificate!no.2
Chinese labels
The state has strict regulations on imported products, and the national mandatory standard GB 52963-2008 "Instructions for the Use of Consumer Goods - General Labels for Cosmetics" stipulates that the words used in the labels of cosmetics produced and imported and sold within the territory of the People's Republic of China shall be standardized Chinese characters except for trademarks registered in accordance with the law.
The label of cosmetics shall indicate the following contents: product name, special cosmetics registration certificate number;The name and address of the registrant, the filing person, and the entrusted production enterprise;Cosmetics production license number;The standard number of the product execution;Full ingredient content;Expiration date, method of use and necessary safety warnings;Other content that laws, administrative regulations, and mandatory national standards provide shall be marked.
The following contents are prohibited on the label of cosmetics: content that explicitly or implicitly has a medical effect;False or misleading content;Content that violates public order and good morals;Other content prohibited by laws and administrative regulations. For example, like the following body lotion with a Chinese label: standard. Sign.
no.3
Approval number
First of all, popularize a little knowledge, the state implements classified management of cosmetics and cosmetic raw materials according to the degree of risk. Special cosmetics can only be imported after being registered with the drug regulatory department. Imported cosmetics shall go through the customs declaration formalities with the Approval Document for Administrative License for Imported Special Purpose Cosmetics or the Filing Certificate for Imported Non-Special Purpose Cosmetics, and the Customs shall automatically compare and verify the electronic data of the above-mentioned regulatory documents.
The approval numbers of the two types of cosmetics are different.
This approval number is equivalent to the ID card of imported cosmetics, which represents the safety of the contents of this cosmetics and the publicity of the outer box are in line with our national regulations.
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Is there a simpler and cruder trick to distinguish the real from the fake?
The easiest way should be to ask the merchant for the "Inspection and Quarantine Certificate of Imported Goods" issued by the customs.
From August 1, 2020, enterprises can check the "Inspection and Quarantine Certificate of Imported Goods".Remember to ask the merchant for it to avoid buying "unknown" goods!