CIRS Group regulatory news – 07 November 2022
Welcome to the seventh edition of our regulatory newsletter. You can also see our updates by?following?our LinkedIn page or sign up to one of our industry-specific newsletters here.
Chemical news
South Korea Amends the Registration Procedures for Multi-component Reactants
On October 20, South Korea made amendments to the guidelines on registration procedures for existing chemical substances. The guidelines provide specific pre-registration and registration procedures for substances that are identified as existing chemical substances under Article 3 of the Notice on Existing Chemical Substances (Notice No.2021-160) yet cannot be searched as existing chemical substances on the National Chemicals Information System (NCIS).
The amendments mainly focus on the pre-registration and registration procedures of multi-component reactants.
Reactants containing two or more components are generally regarded as existing chemical substances if every component is an existing chemical substance.
You can find more details in the link below.
Substances subject to permission under K-REACH
Ellen Daliday from the UK office has also written an article that covers some other South Korean regulatory updates. In particular, she focuses on changes to substances subject to permission under K-REACH that came into effect on October 15. You can read it in the November/December issue of Speciality Chemicals Magazine in the link below.
Singapore's NEA Proposes Adding 26 Chemicals to List of those Requiring an HS License/Permit
Earlier this year, Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) published a public consultation on its proposal to control 26 chemicals as hazardous chemicals because they are highly toxic, polluting, and/or generate intractable waste that is difficult to manage and safely dispose of.?All 26 chemicals are listed in the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). Companies must consult relevant departments on the control of these substances.
NEA intends to publish these regulatory changes by December 2022. These changes will be followed by a six-month transitional period before coming into effect by June 2023. If the proposed control is successfully adopted, enterprises must make amendments to their existing HS license/permit or apply for an HS license/permit from January 1, 2023. Moreover, enterprises must obtain a valid HS license/permit to perform specified activities by June 2023.
Companies performing activities involving any of these 26 chemicals shall obtain HS license/permit regardless of quantity. If companies have any questions about the exemption purity of these substances, they can provide relevant information to NEA by November 10.
For the full list of substances and details on HS licenses/permits please click the story below.
Food and food contact material (FCM) news
11 New FSMP Products have been Approved for Use in 2022
According to information recently released by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), it has approved 11 foods for special medical purposes (FSMP) products in 2022. This brings the total number of FSMP products approved for use in China to 92.
Companies must?register?FSMP products with the SAMR. This applies to both imported products as well as those produced domestically and marketed in China.
For the full list, please click the link below.
CFSA is Collecting Comments on its Proposal to Approve Three New FCMs
China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) is consulting until November 21, on the proposed approval of three new food contact materials (FCMs) for use in coating and coating film.
The proposed new FCMs are:
For the proposed maximum use levels, please click the link below.
Latest Developments in Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO)
On October 28, two?human milk oligosaccharides (HMO)?products (2’-fucosyllactose and Lacto-N-neotetraose) of?E. coli?origin passed the technical review of the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) Expert Review Committee and are now open for public comments until November 28.
To find detailed information about the acceptance and review information of HMO products in China please see the link below.
Personal and home care product news
EU to Amend the Regulation on Labeling of Fragrance Allergens in Cosmetics
On September 15, 2022, the European Commission issued G/TBT/N/EU/924 notification to the WTO to amend Regulation 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council on the labeling of fragrance allergens in cosmetics, for the protection of human health or safety.
The deadline for feedback is November 14. You can see the full details here.
Longer reads
Four Major Reasons Why Cosmetic Enterprises were Punished in China
Since the new overarching cosmetic regulation came into force, the authorities have had a strong focus on regulatory compliance and have been punishing enterprises for non-compliance.
The authorities often pick out the following four main categories:
In the article below, we provide background and case studies for each of the categories so as to help you to stay compliant.
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How do you Distinguish Probiotic Solid Drinks from Probiotic Health Food?
Many studies at home and abroad have shown that probiotics can help people to treat gastrointestinal diseases, relieve lactose intolerance, relieve constipation, lose weight, improve immunity, regulate blood pressure, improve food allergies, and promote health.
With the improvement of living standards and further recognition of probiotics, the public's pursuit and expectations for health are becoming greater, and probiotics are also increasingly used in food.
However, there are various probiotic products on the market. How to correctly distinguish between probiotic common food and probiotic health food brings challenges to consumers.
We have put together the article below to explain the different definitions, functions, labeling, and listing requirements for probiotics in China.
Case study on Improper Cosmetic Labeling in China
There are many regulations relating to cosmetic labeling in China. In this article, we will provide some details of what cannot be contained on the labels and some examples of improper labeling.
The Requirements for International Cosmetic Packaging and Labeling
There is a diverse range of cosmetic packaging materials, such as glass, metal, plastic, and soft paper packaging. As the last process in the modern cosmetics industry, the packaging is necessary to keep the contents clean and safe.
However, it is also important to make sure the packaging itself does not pollute the cosmetics or add any unsafe factors to the contents. In addition, consumers’ understanding and judgment of cosmetics products often rely on the information provided on the products and by the sellers, the display of such information, to a large extent, determines consumers’ purchasing decisions and use methods for products.
In the article below we explain some of the regulatory requirements for cosmetic labeling and packaging in various countries.
Free events
Global GHS webinar series
We are already halfway through this month's series of webinars covering Global GHS updates.
There is still time to register for:
If you missed the UK and EU presentation on November 1, you can find the slides and listen to the webinar free and on-demand via our events page here. The recording for the presentation on US and Canada from yesterday (November 8), is also available from the same location.
You can find out more about the series here or in the link below.
Recent China REACH Updates and Supervision Case Analysis
Today (November 9) at 14:00 (GMT), we will present a webinar on updates to China REACH (MEE Order 12).
The revision to China's main chemical regulation came into force on January 1, 2021. In order to fully implement it and severely punish environmental violations of new chemical substance production activities, the MEE and local environmental departments have strengthened their on-site supervision.
This webinar will introduce the current implementation status and updates of MEE Order 12, and analyze the latest regulations and punishment cases.
You can?register here?or find out more information here.
K-OSHA MSDS Submission Requirements and CBI Application Rules before January 16, 2023
Under the requirements of the 2019 K-OSHA Amendments, chemical manufacturers and importers in South Korea are obligated to prepare safety data sheets (SDSs) complying with Korean GHS standards for chemicals that meet GHS hazard criteria and submit the SDSs to the MoEL before manufacturing or importing.
The amendments have set transitional periods for enterprises that previously prepared an SDS in accordance with Article 41(1) or (6) of the former K-OSHA Act. Those meeting the exemption can submit the SDS to MoEL within the following specified deadlines based on manufacture or importation volumes:
The second submission deadline is now approaching so we will hold a webinar to remind enterprises exporting chemicals to South Korea of the MSDS submission requirements in order to help them remain compliant.
You can find out more information about the webinar here.
Polymer registration in China under China REACH (MEE Order 12)
This webinar will summarize the requirements for polymer registration, give compliance advice, and introduce our services in relation to polymer registration and polymer stability testing. You can register for the Chinese, English, and Japanese presentations below or find more information here.
Hazardous Chemicals Management in China – Introduction of ‘one enterprise, one product, one code’ policy
At the start of the year, the Chinese government promoted the implementation of a new registration system for hazardous chemicals. The policy named ‘One enterprise, One product, One code’ has begun being rolled out across the country.
On November 30, at 14:00 (GMT) we will hold a webinar that will focus on the interpretation of the policy, including the background, general requirements, and promotion status.?You can register?here or find out more information here.
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