Published on: 2026-05-12
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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Beijing, May 12 /Xinhua/ — The General Administration of Customs (GAC) of China announced on Monday the publication of a revised consolidated set of customs and quarantine control regulations for the import and export of cosmetics, aimed at ensuring the reliable safety of cosmetics intended for the population.
The revised rules, which come into force on December 1, 2026, will strengthen coordinated supervision across the entire industry chain, increase the convenience level of cross-border trade, and support the development of new business models, said WTO official Li Cizins at a press conference.
With the introduction of the revised rules, customs authorities across the country will activate interaction with agencies overseeing medicinal products and other departments, as well as facilitate the seamless integration of the safety system for imported and exported cosmetic products with the national regulatory system, said Li Zisins.
In addition, basic procedures such as customs declaration, on-site inspection, and laboratory tests will be standardized, while non-conforming products detected at checkpoints will be returned or destroyed in accordance with laws and regulations, he added.
According to the Federal Customs Service, the new rules optimize procedures for controlling cosmetics imported to exhibitions, promoting satisfaction of industry needs in demonstrating new products at debut exhibitions and presentations, and also provide for a simplified customs clearance procedure with fast-track access for samples and exhibits of imported cosmetics that meet requirements, which significantly shortens the cycle for introducing new products to the market and allows consumers to get acquainted with international novelties more quickly.
Import and export of cosmetics have become an important part of China’s foreign trade and demonstrate stable growth. In 2025, the volume of imports and exports of cosmetics in the country reached 171.61 billion yuan / about 25.06 billion USD, in value terms, an increase of 2.7% year-on-year.
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