G/TBT/N/CHN/2247

13 April 2026

(26-2860)

Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

Original: English

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Notifying Member: CHINA

If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

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Agency responsible:

State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of the P.R.C.)

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], Other:

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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Cosmetics (HS code(s): 3303; 3304; 3305; 330710; 330720; 330730; 330790; 340130); (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

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Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): National Standard of the P.R.C., Instructions for use of consumer interest-Part 3: General labelling for cosmetics; (13 page(s), in Chinese)

Link to notified document(s) and/or contact details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/CHN/26_02019_00_x.pdf

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Description of content: This document specifies the format, basic principles, required labeling content and requirements for the labels on cosmetic sales packaging.

This document applies to cosmetics sold within the territory of the People's Republic of China, including cosmetics provided to consumers by means of free trial, gift, redemption, etc.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety

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Relevant documents:

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Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: 12 months after approval

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Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 12 June 2026

[X] 60 days from notification

Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification:

WTO/TBT National Notification and Enquiry Center of the People's Republic of China

Tel：+86 10 57954633/ 57954627

E_mail: tbt@customs.gov.cn