5 – China passes CSAR: Long-awaited cosmetic regulations draft finally formalised
In January 3, the China State Council has finally passed the highly anticipated Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR).
The regulation was passed during an executive meeting of the state council hosted by Premier Li Keqiang.
In a statement released the State Council, CSAR was passed "to better ensure quality and safety and promote industrial development” in the cosmetics industry.
CSAR will replace the outdated Cosmetics Hygiene Supervision Regulations (CHSR) which was implemented in 1990 and has been a major hurdle to progress and innovation in the industry.