MOH and AQSIQ have jointly listed forbidden high-risk materials in cosmetics from BSE-infected countries for manufacturers in those countries. (Please refer to the unofficial translation of China's WTO notification below.)
This announcement is positive news for U.S. suppliers since they are no longer required to submit the BSE certificate issued by the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CTFA). During 2004, in order to maintain market access for U.S. cosmetics in the wake of the December 2003 detection of BSE in the United States, FAS Beijing helped broker this interim certification requirement through CTFA.
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