China NMPA (CFDA) Registration Services for Cosmetics, Health Foods & Medical Devices

**NMPA (National Medical Products Administration)** is the Chinese government authority regulating drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and health foods. All products entering mainland China via general trade—including **cosmetics, skincare, health supplements (Blue Hat), and Class I–III medical devices**—must complete NMPA regulatory notification or registration before customs clearance and distribution.

Under China's CSAR framework: 1) Formula review against China's IECIC ingredient inventory; 2) Appointment of an authorized **Chinese Domestic Responsible Person (RP)**; 3) Sample testing at NMPA-accredited Chinese laboratories (microbiology, heavy metals, toxicology); 4) Dossier compilation and safety assessment submission via CSAR online portal; 5) Electronic notification certificate issuance and CIQ Chinese label verification.

Products entering China via CBEC channels (e.g., Tmall Global, JD Worldwide, Douyin Global) are exempt from pre-market NMPA registration under the positive list policy. However, general trade distribution (physical stores, supermarkets, general e-commerce) requires full NMPA compliance and CIQ labeling.

General cosmetics (notification) typically take **3 to 5 months** once laboratory testing begins. Special cosmetics (e.g., whitening, sunscreen) require **8 to 14 months**. Class I medical devices take **2 to 3 months**, while Class II/III devices require **12 to 18 months**. IntBizTH accelerates every stage through direct Beijing coordination.

Yes! IntBizTH provides certified in-country **Domestic Responsible Person (RP)** representation through our Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou legal entities, fulfilling all legal duties including adverse reaction monitoring, annual reporting, and regulatory liaison.