How long does it take to import cosmetic raw materials?

The time required for importing cosmetic raw materials mainly depends on the following key links:
Filing or registration stage: The filing process for ordinary cosmetics takes about 2-3 months, while special cosmetics (such as sunscreen, whitening, hair dye) take 3-6 months.
Testing stage: The product must undergo a series of safety and quality tests, including microbiological, physicochemical, and toxicological testing. The testing cycle for regular cosmetics is generally completed within 40-60 days, while special purpose cosmetics may require 80 days.
Customs declaration and inspection and quarantine: The customs declaration time is generally 3-4 working days, and the inspection cycle is generally completed within 40-60 days.
The main factors affecting the import time include:
Data preparation: The status of data preparation will affect the application cycle. If the data preparation meets relevant regulations and requirements, the application cycle can be accelerated; Otherwise, it will prolong the declaration period.
Review Policy: The review committee may propose new opinions on certain technical issues, requiring additional experiments or providing more information, which may prolong the application period.
The specific process is as follows:
Preparation stage: Collect and prepare all necessary documents and information, such as product formulas, production processes, label samples, etc. This stage usually takes 2-6 months to complete.
Filing or registration stage: Submit a filing or registration application to the National Medical Products Administration.
Testing stage: The product must undergo a series of safety and quality tests.
Import declaration stage: Prepare all necessary documents for import declaration and declare to customs.
Inspection and quarantine: Conduct on-site inspections and laboratory tests on imported cosmetics.
Market sales: After completing all the above processes, the product can be sold in the Chinese market.