China - Free One-to-One Sessions Available with DBT

To support UK exporters to better understand the latest China cosmetics regulations and key updates, specifically towards the upcoming requirement to provide a full safety assessment report by 1 May 2025, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) would like to offer CTPA members a one-to-one free consultation session with a DBT appointed cosmetics compliance agency.  From January to June 2025, a total of 10 sessions will be available each month for UK exporters on a first-come, first-served basis.  This includes tailored advice on topics related to:

1. Cosmetics Registration/Notification
2. Cosmetics Ingredient NMPA Code Application (submission code)
3. Cosmetics Testing Safety Assessment & Efficacy Evaluation
4. Cosmetics Production On Site Verification both domestically and internationally
5. Toothpaste/Desinfection and Sterilisation/Production Notification
6. Import Regulations and Policies
7. Product Standardisation and Compliance Declaration, Testing/Evaluation

UK exporters that are interested in getting a free consultation or have any questions can get in touch with Doris Zhou, Deputy Head of Retail & Consumer China at the British Consulate-General Shanghai ([email protected]).