Frequently Asked Questions

A label refers to the text, symbols, numbers, patterns, and other identifiers on a product's sales packaging used to describe its basic information, attributes, and safety warnings, as well as the packaging containers, boxes, and instruction manuals carrying such information.

Consumers can find essential regulatory information on product labels. This information is typically mandatory to protect consumer rights and interests, and primarily includes :

▪ Product Chinese name and special cosmetics registration certificate number

▪ Name and address of the registrant or filer; if the registrant or filer is an overseas enterprise, the name and address of the domestic responsible person must also be indicated

▪ Name and address of the manufacturer; for domestically produced cosmetics, the manufacturer's production license number must also be indicated

▪ Product standard number

▪ Full ingredient list

▪ Net content

▪ Service life

▪ Directions for use

▪ Necessary safety warnings

▪ Other information required by laws, administrative regulations, and mandatory national standards

In addition, consumers can learn about promotional claims from the product label, such as product features, benefits, target audience, and key ingredients. These promotional claims must be truthful and lawful, containing no false or misleading information, and must not explicitly or implicitly claim medical effects.

Consumers can identify the specific names of the primary ingredients in a product by checking the ingredient list on the label. The order of ingredients (listed in descending order of content) allows for a general assessment of the relative concentrations of different ingredients in the formula. Regulations for ingredient labeling vary by country. In China, for example, the Administrative Measures on Cosmetics Labeling require that the standard Chinese names of all ingredients be listed on the visible surface of the sales packaging under the heading "Ingredients," in descending order of their content in the formula. For ingredients present in the formula at a concentration of 0.1% (w/w) or less, they must be listed separately under the heading "Other Trace Ingredients" and are not required to follow a descending order of content.

Consumers can select products based on their specific needs, particularly "ingredient-savvy" consumers who pay close attention to ingredient information. It is worth noting that consumers often believe the higher the ingredient concentration, the better the product; in reality, this is not necessarily the case. Every raw material has its specific effective dosage and safety limit; blindly pursuing higher concentrations may lead to safety issues.