Q： How to apply license for import cosmetics?
A：For registering as cosmetic, it must pass through testing, arranging application material, applying for final judgement and final judging.
Q: How is cosmetics classified in China?
A: In China, cosmetics is divided into common cosmetics and special functional cosmetics. Common cosmetics include products about hair, skin care, makeup, nail/toenail care, body care and perfume, etc. Special functional cosmetics refer to those cosmetics who has function like hair nourishment, hair color, hair perm, breast massage, body-building, deodorization, fading cream and anti-sunburn products.
Q: Which procedures should be fulfilled to export cosmetics to China?
A: Common cosmetics need to prepare Hygiene Permit Certificate(apply to Ministry of Health PRC)and Certificate of Import-export Cosmetics Labeling Verification(apply to AQSIQ). Special cosmetics need to prepare Document for cosmetics Hygiene Permit(apply to Ministry of Health PRC)and Certificate of Import-export Cosmetics Labeling Verification(apply to AQSIQ).
Q: Time required to fulfill the above procedures? And how about the price?
A: Time required is 4 months and price is RMB 25 thousand Yuan for common cosmetics. Time required is 8~12 months and price is RMB 25 to 55 thousand Yuan for special cosmetics(Remark: time required and price depends on products’ category). The above quotation includes our service charge.
Q: What material and documents are required?
A: Application form Product formula Product process flow-chart Product quality standard Approved document of sale for the product in the country of manufacturing Power of attorney Inspection document of official by the country of manufacturing Label and instruction manual Business license of manufacturer and application company Samples for test
Q: How long does the test take?
A: The import normal cosmetic's test takes about 2 months; the special functional cosmetics test takes about 3 months; in addition, "raise hair", "beauty breast" and "strengthen body" will take about six months.
Q: The legal test institution for imported products
A: It must be tested in one of the three places: the Institute of Environment Hygiene Inspection of China CDC; Guangdong CDC; Shanghai CDC.
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