GB 5296.3: General labeling for cosmetics

GB 5296.3: Instruction for use of consumer products – General labeling for cosmetics

GB 5296 standard part 3 contains the forms, basic principles, labeling contents and labeling requirements of general labeling for cosmetic sales packaging. It is valid for cosmetic products to be sold in China.

Basic principles in cosmetic product labeling within the scope of the standard
- The content marked on the cosmetic label will be correct. All texts, numbers, symbols and patterns shall be correct.
- The content marked on the cosmetic label shall comply with the requirements of current national laws and regulations.

Ingredients in cosmetic products that must be marked
- Name of the cosmetics
- The name of the cosmetics shall reflect the true nature of the cosmetics, simple and easy to understand.
- The serial number or color code of the serial product is allowed to be written on the visible panels of the sales packaging.
- Name and address of the manufacturer
- The name and address of the manufacturer appointed to produce or process cosmetics must be marked in accordance with the provisions of Order No. 80 of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China.
- The name and address of the manufacturer, agent, importer or distributor of sales will be written on the visible panels of the packaging.
- The fragrance, excipients and carrier in the essence cannot be marked with the relevant substance names; the word "essence" may be listed in the ingredient list instead.
- The name of the colorant is the abbreviation "CI" for the colorant index number (dye index number) and the colorant index number, such as "CI 12010", "CI 15630(3)". If the colorant does not have an index number, the Chinese name of the colorant can be used.
- If the ingredients list cannot be marked due to the shape and/or volume of the sales packaging of cosmetics, the font can be reduced appropriately; may also be marked b) and c) in Part 4 of this Part of GB 2569.
- Shelf life shall be marked in one of the following two ways:
a) production date and shelf life;
b) production batch number and expiration date.
- On visible panels of sales packaging of cosmetics, In addition to the production batch number, the expiration date or production date and shelf life will be stated.

GB 5296.3: Instruction for use of consumer products – General labeling for cosmetics