With the improvement of people's living standards, cosmetics have become one of the indispensable items in people's daily life. With the continuous development of international cosmetics, imported cosmetics have increasingly entered the Chinese market. However, what is the declaration process for imported cosmetics? What are the steps? The following comprehensive consultation will give you a detailed introduction to the declaration process of imported cosmetics.
1. Understand the relevant laws and regulations.
Before starting the declaration of imported cosmetics, it is necessary to understand the relevant laws and regulations, including the Regulations on the Hygiene Supervision of Cosmetics, the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Regulations on the Hygiene Supervision of Cosmetics, and the Administrative Provisions on the Filing of Imported Non-special-purpose Cosmetics. These laws and regulations are the basic basis for the declaration of imported cosmetics, and they are also the premise for ensuring the legal compliance of the declaration process.
2. Prepare relevant materials.
After understanding the relevant laws and regulations, you need to prepare the following information:
1.Application Form for Hygiene Permit for Imported Cosmetics;
2.product formulation;
3.product quality standards;
4.Product labels, instruction manuals;
5.The original packaging of the product and the Chinese translation;
6.Certificate of Origin, Purchase Contract, Invoice, Bill of Lading;
7.Manufacturer's production license, consignment processing agreement, health license;
8.Filing certificate (if any).
3. Submit an application.
After preparing the relevant materials, the applicant can apply for a hygiene license for imported cosmetics to the local provincial food and drug administration or the State Food and Drug Administration. The following materials should be submitted when applying:
1.Application Form for Hygiene Permit for Imported Cosmetics;
2.product formulation;
3.product quality standards;
4.Product labels, instruction manuals and product safety risk assessment reports;
5.The original packaging of the product (including product label and product manual);
6.Proof that the product is allowed to be produced and sold in the country (region) of production or country (region) of origin;
7.The original and photocopy of the customs declaration form for imported goods of the Customs of the People's Republic of China;
8.Filing certificate (if any).
9.A copy of the business license of the manufacturer or the merchant
4. Review and on-site audit.
After submitting the application, the food and drug administration department will review the application materials and conduct an on-site review of the product within a certain period of time. The main purpose of the on-site audit is to check whether the production conditions, production environment, and hygienic conditions of the products meet the requirements of relevant laws and regulations. At the same time, the ingredients, labels, etc. of the products are checked to ensure that the products comply with the regulations. The duration of the on-site audit is generally 3-6 months. If the review is passed, the food and drug administration will issue the approval of the hygiene license for imported cosmetics. If the review is not approved, the applicant needs to re-apply or modify the product before applying.
5. Obtain the approval document for the hygiene license of imported cosmetics.
After obtaining the approval of the hygiene license for imported cosmetics, the applicant can start importing cosmetics. It should be noted that when importing cosmetics, it is necessary to declare the value, quantity, type and other information to the customs, and pay the corresponding customs duties and VAT. After completing all the formalities, the imported cosmetics can be sold on the domestic market.
The above is a detailed introduction to the declaration process for imported cosmetics. It should be noted that there may be differences in the cosmetics declaration process in different countries and regions, and the specific operation needs to be adjusted according to local laws and regulations and the actual situation. At the same time, in order to ensure the smooth progress of the declaration process, it is recommended to understand the relevant laws and regulations and precautions in advance, and choose an experienced ** agency to assist in completing the declaration work.