Hangzhou, China – September 12, 2025 – The 17th Chemical Regulatory Annual Conference (CRAC China 2025), organized by REACH24H Consulting Group, successfully concluded on the scenic shores of West Lake in Hangzhou, China. The two-day forum brought together more than 400 representatives from government bodies, international organizations, media, and enterprises worldwide, covering a wide spectrum of topics spanning chemicals, pesticides, cosmetics, customs, and recycled plastics.
On September 11, a closed-door session on “Compliance Pathways for New Cosmetic Ingredients” convened experts and industry leaders for in-depth dialogue on regulatory policies, case studies, and practical compliance strategies. Discussions focused on how companies can balance safety and compliance while efficiently advancing new ingredient research and global market entry strategies.
Regulatory Updates Driving Cosmetic Ingredient Innovation
Over the past few years, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has introduced a series of new registration and filing policies, along with technical guidance documents, designed to encourage scientific innovation, strengthen ingredient oversight, and ensure consumer safety.
An expert from the Beijing Daily Chemical Association provided a systematic overview of the key aspects shaping the sector. The presentation addressed three central dimensions: regulatory approaches for new cosmetic ingredients, recent updates to official policies and guidelines, and the role of technological innovation in driving industry advancement.
The expert emphasized that progress in cosmetic science is inseparable from raw material innovation. Companies are encouraged to actively leverage both domestic and international resources, particularly by integrating China’s traditional strengths—such as characteristic plant-based materials—with modern scientific and technological approaches. This convergence, the expert noted, will not only accelerate breakthroughs in ingredient innovation but also enhance the overall competitiveness of China’s cosmetics industry.
Pioneering Whitening Ingredient Registration in China: Lessons from Beiersdorf’s Thiamidol® 630
Mr. Kaiting Lei, General Manager for Corporate Affairs, Beiersdorf China, Beiersdorf AG, shared the company’s experience in registering Thiamidol 630, a novel whitening active ingredient. This milestone marks the first cosmetic whitening ingredient approved under China’s “dual-track” registration and filing system since the implementation of the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR).
He explained Beiersdorf’s strategic approach to preparing the registration dossier, underscoring the importance of robust scientific data and comprehensive, traceable safety documentation as essential foundations for regulatory success.
Navigating Cosmetic Ingredient Safety: Risk Management and Monitoring Lessons from N-acetylneuraminic Acid Notification
Ms. Boling Li, Senior Compliance Engineer at Wuhan CASOV Green Biotechnology Co., Ltd, shared hands-on experience in quality risk management and annual safety monitoring of new cosmetic ingredients. Her presentation centered on N-acetylneuraminic acid (commonly known as “sialic acid” or “bird’s nest acid”), which holds the distinction of being China’s first registered new cosmetic ingredient (“Filing No. 0001”) and the first to be officially included in the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (IECIC) II following the completion of its safety monitoring period.
Ms. Li highlighted the critical technical requirements for effective quality risk control, stressing the importance of building a robust quality management system. Key measures include applying HACCP analysis, identifying critical control points, establishing raw material acceptance standards, strengthening supplier management, enhancing product traceability, and implementing adverse reaction monitoring.
She also further outlined best practices for preparing annual safety monitoring reports, which should cover ingredient fundamentals, production and usage data, root cause analysis of safety issues, and corrective measures.
Ensuring Success in Cosmetic Ingredient Registration: Practical Insights from REACH24H
Ms. Yingying Fu, Technical Expert at REACH24H Consulting Group, delivered a presentation on practical experiences in cosmetic new ingredient registration, providing a structured overview of the current industry landscape and core submission requirements.
Drawing on REACH24H’s extensive project experience, Ms. Fu advised companies to conduct preliminary determinations of new ingredients early to avoid misclassification, ensure that all submission materials are truthful, accurate, complete, and traceable, and pay close attention to the finer details of dossier preparation. Such measures, she emphasized, are critical to securing successful outcomes in new ingredient registration projects.
REACH24H’s Commitment Amid China’s Booming Ingredient Filing Landscape
The session concluded with a clear message: as China continues to encourage cosmetic new ingredient filings through supportive policies, demand for efficient and compliant new ingredient filings is surging. Enterprises that can navigate complex regulatory frameworks while maintaining scientific rigor will be well-positioned for success.
REACH24H Consulting Group reaffirmed its commitment to pooling expertise and global resources to help cosmetic companies enhance compliance, accelerate innovation, and achieve sustainable growth.
About CRAC
Since 2009, the Chemical Regulatory Annual Conference (CRAC) has brought together global forces for 17 consecutive years to build industry dialogue, invite global government agencies, industry experts, and business representatives to discuss global chemical management trends, exchange international advanced management experience, and extend to sub-sectors such as pesticides, disinfectants, cosmetics, food contact materials, pharmaceuticals, green and low-carbon sectors, and promote green, safe, and sustainable development of the industry, injecting new vitality into the benign development of the industry.
Over the years, CRAC has established partnerships with renowned institutions such as the Helsinki Chemicals Forum (HCF), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the European Commission (EC), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and more. Notably, CRAC has attracted distinguished global government agencies and associations to its events, including the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China, the Ministry of Emergency Management of China, the Ministry of Transport of China, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, the European Chemicals Agency, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the National Institute of Environmental Research of South Korea, and many other government agencies and organizations.
CRAC Organizer: About REACH24H
Established in 2009, REACH24H Consulting Group specializes in delivering comprehensive global market access services to companies operating in various sectors such as industrial chemicals, agrochemicals, disinfectants, cosmetics, food, packaging materials, pharmaceuticals, and automobiles.
Our diverse team comprises technical experts and international trade specialists based at our headquarters in Hangzhou, China, as well as branches in the US, the UK, Ireland, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore. Through strategic networking with businesses, associations, and government authorities across regions, we stay ahead of compliance needs, ensuring comprehensive solutions and proactive planning.
With a 24-hour global consulting service network and a team of technical experts, REACH24H helps enterprises and high-quality products take the initiative to trade, improving their understanding of technical barriers and assisting international trade departments and businesses to move from passive to active in the global market. Our extensive track record boasts successful assistance to over 15,000 companies worldwide, enabling them to navigate the global market seamlessly and bypass technical trade barriers.
