David Ettinger Quoted in Chemical Watch Article on Chemical Regulation in China in 2023

Keller and Heckman Partner David Ettinger was quoted in the Chemical Watch article, “What’s next for chemicals regulation in India and China?” The article examines key developments in chemical regulations expected in India and China over the next 12 months. David specifically touches on the cosmetics sector in China. 

David discussed key challenges for the cosmetics sector, including what is required of applicants: “From 1 January, applicants are required to elaborate on ingredient safety in addition to the safety of the final product, and to upload a summary of their product efficacy evaluation to a publicly accessible online platform by a certain deadline – different deadlines applying to different types of applicants. In the past, the impact of the safety information submission was limited. Information was not mandated on all ingredients but only substances considered ‘risky’. In addition, risky substances already subject to restrictions in China were exempted from the safety review. Commonly, a guarantee statement for safety was made by the cosmetic applicant in their application. However, under CSAR, safety information of almost all ingredients must be incorporated in the application dossier, including a brief overview of the ingredient’s manufacturing process, quality control measures, use restrictions and safety evaluation.”

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