According to information from the Guangdong Beauty and Cosmetic Association, Guangdong FDA will adopt measures to further strengthen cosmetic supervision and regulate the market by focusing on the following 3 measures:

1.Carry out rapid screening and random inspection work.Based on the analysis of unqualified cosmetic data,rapid screening will be conducted on high risks products such as anti-acne products(often adulterated with corticosteroids),freckle-removing products and mask products. Emphasis will be placed on uncovering products adulterated with antibiotics and corticosteroids.

2.Key Targets of Regulatory Reform:

? Baiyun district as the key target area;

? Production as the key target in the supply chain;

? Anti-acne and mask products and other special use cosmetics as the key target products;

? Crack down on illegal behaviors involving unlicensed production,addition of illegal ingredients, manufacturing special use cosmetics with arbitrarily altered formulas without prior authorization, producing and selling non-compliant cosmetics.

3.Strengthen risk assessment/mitigation.Guangdong FDA will focus on the elimination and management of potential safety risks during cosmetic production.