We handle the NMPA registration and filing required to bring cosmetic raw materials into the Chinese market,
drawing on our accumulated Japan-China trade expertise and local network to manage the entire process for you.

Why NMPA Compliance Is Now So Urgent

• Ingredients Not Listed in the IECIC Require Individual Registration

  Ingredients not listed in the 2021 edition of the "Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (IECIC)" must be registered or filed as new ingredients. The first step is to check whether your ingredient is already on the list.

• Without an Ingredient Notification Code, Product Applications Cannot Proceed

  Since January 2024, submitting safety information for every ingredient used in a product has become mandatory. If the raw material manufacturer has not obtained an "ingredient notification code," it will cause problems during the product's registration or filing review.

• All Application Documents Must Be in Chinese

  All application materials must be prepared in Chinese, and compliance with Chinese national standards must also be confirmed. Handling this in a Japanese-only environment has practical limits.

• The Pace of Regulatory Change Is Accelerating Every Year

  In 2024-2025 alone, multiple revisions have been implemented, including mandatory full safety assessment reports and a complete shift to electronic filing. Companies are required to maintain a system that constantly tracks the latest developments.

The Application Process Handled by Western Japan Trading

• 1

  Preliminary Hearing & Ingredient Assessment

  We conduct a hearing on the details of the ingredient you wish to register. Based on what you provide, we determine how to proceed and specify the required documents.

• 2

  Preparing Required Documents & Chinese Translation

  We organize the documents required for the application (ingredient safety data, quality specifications, manufacturer information, etc.). We translate all documents into Chinese and check that they comply with NMPA technical standards and Chinese national standards.

• 3

  Submission to the NMPA System

  We file the electronic application through the Cosmetics Registration and Filing Information Service Platform, and notify you once this is complete.

• 4

  Obtaining and Notifying the Ingredient Notification Code

  Once the review is passed, an "ingredient notification code" (raw material safety information extraction code) is issued. Obtaining this code allows cosmetics manufacturers using your ingredient to proceed smoothly with their own NMPA applications.

• 5

  Ongoing Support During the Safety Monitoring Period

  We continuously monitor regulatory changes through our own network. Even after the ingredient notification code has been obtained, if changes to the existing registration become necessary — for example due to changes in specifications, manufacturing location, or product name on your side — we handle the re-registration process.