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China published Toothpaste Regulation”

2023-03-28 Reference source : State Administration for Market Regulation of China

Cosmetic Products Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulations (CSAR)


On 23 March 2023, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China (SAMR) announced the “Toothpaste Supervision Management Measures” will be enforced from 1 Dec. 2023. According to the regulation, toothpaste is defined as “a paste-like product that is applied to the surface of human teeth in a frictional manner for the main purpose of cleaning”. 

Within “Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Rules” (CSAR), toothpaste was required to be complied according to normal cosmetic products. To enforce this article, Toothpaste regulation was published. It specified the requirements and procedures for toothpaste registration. After the enforcement of this regulation, toothpaste registration should be carried according to it and not the CSAR regulation. 

There were in total 25 articles which regulate the following aspects: 

  • General rules which are about definition, classification, and supervision bodies. 

  • Labelling and efficacy claim requirements.

  • Registration requirements and procedures, relevant technical standards. 

Manufacturing and importing are not allowed until a certificate is granted. For more information regarding toothpaste regulation, please contact GPC via compliance@gpcregulatory.cn.



We acknowledge that the above information has been compiled from State Administration for Market Regulation of China.

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