Cosmetic Label Management Standards

　　Tianjianhuacheng

　　1. The content of cosmetic label, such as company name, product name, responsibility agent in China (importers or distributors) name and address, original manufacture country (the actual manufacturer), domestic original manufacture company’s address, color, color number, odor type, SPF, function and other information should be exactly the same as health license, registration certificate and approval documents.  

　　2. The name on the label must be clear, complete and easy to be recognized, cannot have the name which is easy to cause confusing, misleading or other adverse effects. Label should show a full product name at least once, which means except the trademark, the product name must use the same font and symbol, and have no space between words. Tianjianhuacheng: The name cannot have exaggeration words or trademark which may misguide consumers.

　　3. The common name should be accurate and scientific, the words can be the raw materials, main efficacy components or product features. Use raw material, ingredient or function as product’s name, the product must have this material or function. And the words like scent or color, such as pearl, fruit that can be used in the name.  

　　4. The attribute name should indicate the objective form of the product, abstract name cannot be used, except those well known name, such as lipstick, essence, facial mask, nail and so on. 

　　5. Same serious cosmetics, but has different scents and colors, if the company wants to use the same brand name, then it should show the difference after the name. Same serious hair coloring products must have the words of their color.

　　6. The cosmetic which claims has sunscreen function, and its label must have SPF value. The label can have the words like UVA protection function, broad spectrum sunscreen function, PFA values or PA+-PA+++, waterproof, sweatproof, suitable for swimming and other outdoor activities. All products which have sunscreen words must provide effective testing evidence.  

　　7.1. The SPF value of sunscreen cosmetics shall comply with the following provision:

　　If the SPF value of the product is less than 2, then the label cannot be marked the sunscreen effect.

　　If the SPF value of the product is between 2-30 (including 2 and 30), then the marked SPF number cannot be higher than the real number.

　　If the SPF value of the product is higher than 30, and the maximum number is 30 that can be marked on the label.

　　7.2. The PFA value of sunscreen cosmetics shall comply with the flowing provision,

　　If the integer part of the PFA value is less than 2, then the label cannot be marked the UVA prevent effect. 

　　If the integer part of the PFA value is between 2-3 (including 2 and 3), the label can be marked as PA+ or PFA value’s integer part directly.

　　If the integer part of the PFA value is between 4-7 (including 4 and 7), the label can be marked as PA++ or PFA value’s integer part directly.

　　If the integer part of the PFA value is higher than 8 (including 8), the label can be marked as PA+++ or PFA value’s integer part directly.

　　7.3. Sunscreen products which meet one of the following requirements, can have the broad spectrum on the label:

　　1. SPF value ≥2, UVA prevent testing, the lC ≥370nm

　　2. SPF value ≥2，PFA value ≥2

　　8. When sunscreen cosmetics indicate the waterproof performance, the label should have the SPF value AFTER bathing, or both before and after bath values. The label can have the waterproof value as the following requirements:

　　8.1. If the SPF value reduces 50% after bathing, then the product cannot indicate the waterproof function.

　　8.2. If the product has passed 40 min waterproof test, the product can advertise to have general waterproof function, (the words such as waterproof, sweatproof, suitable for outdoor activities such as swimming, etc.) and the time of the waterproof can be no more than 40 min,

　　8.3. If the product has passed 80 min waterproof test, then the product can advertise to have excellent waterproof function, and the advertised time can be no more than 80 min.

　　Tianjianhuacheng: If the label announces to “have been tested by dermatologist and ophthalmologist”, “the allergic test”, “suitable for sensitive skin”, “won’t cause acne” or other words like these, the company must provide related testing documents or clinical reports.

　　9. If the product is authorized to be manufactured, on the label, it must have name and address of client, and the name and hygiene license number of the trustee.

　　If the product is not authorized to be manufactured, but the product owned company and the manufacture company are different, for example, the product owned company is one company, while the manufacture company is affiliated company, then on the label, it must show the name and address of the main company, and the name and hygiene license number of the affiliated company.

　　10. The label should have necessary warning information, such as usage conditions, methods, warning and adverse reactions. We recommend label should have the words like “this product has allergies to a few people”, “if there is any discomfort, please stop using the product immediately”.

　　11. The spray kind of product, the label should have the words like, keep away from fire, please store in a cool and dry place. The temperature must less than 50 degree. Keep out of reach of children and so on.

　　The bubble kind product, the label should have the words like, if using too much or too long time, it may cause skin and urethra irritation. Please stop using if erythra, redness or itching happens. Keep out of reach of children.

　　Tianjianhuacheng: The functions of the products must be real and scientific, and words on the label cannot be exaggerated or mislead consumers. Besides, there cannot be words of medical terms and other words like approved by ministry of health. (For more information, please visit our website or send us email, zhuceabc@zhuceabc.com)