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Since July 1, the cosmetics packaging no longer uses the " QS" logo

FROM:     AUTUR: education-86    DATE: 2017/9/10 22:30:19    :1232 TIME
" the existing packaging logo of the cosmetics manufacturer can be used until June 30, 2017, and the cosmetics produced from July 1, 2017 must use the new packaging logo with the information of the cosmetics production license," China food and drug administration said. ”

As of July 1, 2017, the new packaging label no longer uses the " QS" logo, previously used in the original packaging to mark the production of cosmetics, and can continue to use within the shelf life. " QS" will withdraw from the history stage cosmetics to usher in " big facelift. ". 

The " QS" sign is the mark of industrial product production license, and the product with " QS" sign indicates that this product is qualified through mandatory inspection and allowed to enter the market. In September 2005, cosmetics were included in the " QS" certification, after 10 years of time, with the promulgation of the two cards, the " QS" logo gradually withdrew from the historical stage. 

At the same time, since July 1, 2017, adjust the sunscreen effect identification content. Its product packaging can be used until June 30, 2017, the relevant products can be sold to its shelf life end. 

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Identification and management requirements for sunscreen effect of sunscreen cosmetics

I SPF ( SPF ) logo

The identification of SPF ( SPF ) should be based on the SPF value of the actual determination of the product. When the actual SPF value of the product is less than 2, the sunscreen effect shall not be identified; When the actual SPF value of the product is 2 ~ 50 ( including 2 and 50, the same below ), the measured SPF value shall be identified; When the measured SPF value of the product is greater than 50, it should be identified as SPF 50 +. 

If the SPF value is reduced by more than 50 % after bathing, the waterproof effect shall not be declared if the SPF value is reduced by more than 50 %. Claims with waterproof effect of sunscreen cosmetics, can also mark the bath before and after the SPF value, or only mark the SPF value after bathing, must not only mark the SPF value before bathing. 

Ii. long - wave ultraviolet ( UVA ) protection effect identification

When the critical wavelength ( CW ) of sunscreen cosmetics is greater than or equal to 370 nm, broad-spectrum sunscreen can be identified. 

The identification of the long-wave ultraviolet ( UVA ) protection effect should be based on the actual determination results of the PFA value, and identify the UVA protection grade pa on the product label. When the PFA value is less than 2, the UVA protection effect shall not be marked; When the PFA value is 2 ~ 3, it is identified as pa +; When the PFA value is 4 ~ 7, it is identified as +; When the PFA value is 8 ~ 15, it is identified as + +; When the PFA value is greater than or equal to 16, the value is identified as + + +.

Iii. the determination of the change of sunscreen effect and the determination of related indexes

If you change the mark of sunscreen cosmetics, you shall submit the change application form, product design package, and sunscreen effect inspection report to the general administration of food and drug administration. If the sun screen effect inspection report submitted at the time of the original declaration is used as the basis for the change, a photocopy of the inspection report may be submitted; If the new sun screen effect inspection report is used as the basis for the change, the original of the inspection report shall be submitted. 

The SPF, waterproof performance, critical wavelength, UVA protection index of sunscreen cosmetics shall be determined in accordance with the inspection methods specified in the technical specifications for cosmetics safety ( 2015 edition ), and may refer to relevant inspection methods issued by the international standards organization ( iso ) when necessary.