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Are “hypoallergenic,” “dermatologist-tested” or “tear-free” claims allowed in China?
Claims such as “hypoallergenic,” “dermatologist-tested” or “tear-free” may appear on cosmetics exported to China only if they are truthful, not misleading and supported by a suitable scientific basis. They do not create a separate product class, do not replace a safety assessment and do not move a sunscreen or whitening product onto ordinary filing. Absolute promises that no one will be allergic are particularly difficult to justify.
How to judge the path
The Cosmetics Labeling Rules and efficacy-claim rules require claims to have a basis and forbid false or exaggerated wording. A test used to support “dermatologist-tested” should actually involve dermatologists and match the product you will sell.
“Tear-free” on a children’s cleanser must be consistent with children’s-cosmetics rules and with evidence for that user group.
Typical documents, tests and labels
Complete the ordinary or special path required by the product’s function, then keep these extra phrases aligned with the file and the label. Jinshang Testing organizes the compliance work. Testing is coordinated with partner laboratories, and those laboratories issue the reports they perform. After a record is issued, check it on the official NMPA filing query https://hzpba.nmpa.gov.cn/gccx/ and the NMPA data-search page https://datasearch.nmpa.gov.cn/datasearch/home-index.html#category=hzp.
Cautions
Do not imply medical endorsement by a Chinese hospital or by NMPA review merely because a dermatologist once assessed the formula overseas.
Questions we are often asked
Does “hypoallergenic” reduce toxicology requirements?
No. Toxicology or an applicable waiver still follows the product type and current dossier rules, not a marketing adjective.
Can I translate “sensitive-skin tested” freely?
Translate it into Chinese that remains accurate. Do not upgrade it into a medical claim about treating sensitive-skin disease.
Next step
Discuss your China market path
Tell us whether you plan to import finished goods or manufacture in mainland China, and what the product claims. We will outline the likely filing or registration path. Testing, where needed, is arranged with partner laboratories.
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