- Record-keeping of the consignee himself; and
- Preparation and submission of required documents for the inspection of imported cosmetic products.
Record-keeping of the consignee
First step, the consignee shall prepare the following documents:- business license;
- organization code;
- hygiene license document or record keeping certificate for cosmetics issued by SFDA;(no need for toothpaste, oral cavity and teeth detergent, toilet bar, intermediate products)
- Imported Cosmetics Consignee Record Keeping Application Form
- Power of Attorney: A Chinese notarial certificate (with the authorized brand listed) that can prove the manufacture overseas authorizes the consignee of imported cosmetics to apply for inspection and quarantine.
Documents for inspection of imported cosmetics
For cosmetic finished products (including cosmetic finished products with/without sales packaging) imported into China through Shanghai Port for the first time, the applicant shall submit the following paper documents for inspection:- product formula;
- hygiene license document or record keeping certificate approved by relevant authorities if necessary
- cosmetics exempted from the Chinese cosmetic hygiene license or record keeping application need the following documents:
Safety evaluation documents issued by the qualified institutions for substances of potential safety risks, including Imported Cosmetics Safety Commitment along with the copy of the Power of Attorney and Hazard Identification Table of Substances of Safety Risks in Cosmetics;
Certification documents that permit the production and sale of the imported cosmetics in the original country;
- cosmetics importing enterprise responsibility letter;
- product sample labels in Chinese and translated text of labels in original language;
- information on the product name, volume/weight, specifications, place of origin, just for cosmetic finished products without sales packaging only (except those granted with the record keeping number before 1 April, 2010 by SFDA).
- other documents asked by AQSIQ;
- inspection list;
- imported cosmetic products record keeping form (electronic edition);
- goods list (electronic edition).
- product formula;
- inspection list: semi-finished products and intermediate products shall be clearly indicated;
- imported cosmetics enterprise responsibility letter;
- goods list (electronic edition).
