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Vol. 7, May 2013
 
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Chemical
 
China Consults on Registration Certificates for 5 New Chemical Substances
China MEP issued the 3rd batch of China new chemical substance notifications to be approved in 2013. If no objections are raised, the registration certificates will be issued for five new chemical substances.
 
More than 500 Chemicals Might be Newly Added into the Revised Catalogue of Hazchems
A clear downsize could be observed since the 2002 version contains 3,815 entries and more than 500 chemicals which were not listed in the 2002 version are included in the revised draft of the Catalogue.
 
K-REACH Adopted in the National Assembly and Starts from Jan 1st 2015
K-REACH has been passed in the National Assembly and will come into force on Jan 1st 2015. All new chemical and priority substance over 1 ton/year are subject to registration.
 
 
 
Cosmetic
 
Registration of Imported Non-special Use Cosmetic Products in China decentralized to Provincial FDA
The manufacturers of imported non-special use cosmetics are no longer required to register their products with CFDA but only with FDAs at the provincial level.
 
CFDA Finalized the Second Batch of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China
On 10 May, CFDA released the second batch of existing cosmetic ingredients in China, including 411 cosmetic ingredients, the use of which in cosmetic products needs not approval from CFDA.
 
 
 
Food
 
MOH Allows 258 Additives for Food Contact Materials
On 28 April, the Ministry of Health approved 258 additives that are allowed to be used in food containers and packaging materials.
 
AQSIQ Requires Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Dairy Products, Meat and Aquatic Products
On 28 April, AQSIQ released a "Catalogue" to require overseas manufacturers of meat, aquatic products and dairy products to be registered with China CNCA before importation.
 
CFDA to Target Functional Foods Bearing Misleading Health Claims
At a recent teleconference on institutional and ministerial reform in China, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang gave voice to many of the government's current policies and priorities.
 
 
 
Agrochemical
 
Provisional ADM imposed on Pyridine from India and Japan
MOFCOM decided that a security deposit on pyridine from India and Japan would be imposed from May 28, 2013 due to substantial damage to the domestic industry has been identified.
 
Environmental Rectification Imposed on Chinese Glyphosate Manufacturers
Environmental verification is to be imposed on all the manufacturers in the next three years and the name lists of compliant manufacturers will be compiled for public reference.
 
MoA to Initiate New Round of Qualification Review on Labs for ICAMA Registration
The testing facilities of efficacy, residue and environmental effect are required to submit their paper application materials and receive inspection from the authorities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expert Articles
 
Impact of the Guidance for Children Cosmetics on Overseas Companies in China
"Guidance on Application and Review of Children's Cosmetics" released by the CFDA came into effect since Feb 1st 2013. Martin Hu from REACH24H analyzes its implication as well as compliance tips for the affected companies.
 
Practical Guidance on the Coating Import License
Regulatory affairs director Bob White from REACH24H shares some practical compliance advices on obtaining the coating import license according to "Administrative Measures on Inspection and Supervision of Imported Coating".
 
Insight into the GB 2763-2012 "Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Foods"
The GB 2763-2012 contains 2293 limits for 322 active ingredients on 10 categories of food commodities, and can also be considered as a replacement of some previous national standards and industrial standards of pesticide MRLs.
 
 
 
Events
 
18 Jun, 13, Beijing China
2013 China International Food Safety Innovative Technology, Application & Development Forum
 
18-19 Jun, 13, Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki Chemicals Form
 
 
 

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