The core compliance of Glabridin is to distinguish application scenarios (cosmetics/dietary supplements) and strictly control raw material safety and source compliance. Internationally, it shall comply with EU REACH, cosmetic regulations as well as US FDA and DSHEA requirements. In China, it shall follow national standards for cosmetics and dietary supplements. Focus on reviewing supplier qualifications and test reports, strictly control pesticide residues, heavy metals and other impurities, standardize label claims and avoid application confusion. Contracts shall specify traceability and liability clauses to ensure full-process compliance.
EU: As plant extract for cosmetic raw materials, it shall comply with Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009; Safety Assessment Report (SRA) and botanical origin identification report are required. REACH registration is mandatory for annual import ≥1 ton with SVHC screening (≤0.1%). For dietary supplements, it shall meet EFSA assessment standards with medical efficacy claims prohibited.
US: As cosmetic raw material, comply with FDA Cosmetic Safety Act with ingredient statement and safety data provided; as dietary supplement, comply with DSHEA Act with optional GRAS recognition; therapeutic claims on labels are forbidden.
China: Cosmetic grade complies with Technical Safety Specification for Cosmetics (2024 Edition); dietary supplement grade complies with GB 2760 and GB 16740. Illegal addition of western medicine ingredients is prohibited. Botanical origin shall comply with origin specifications and endangered plant raw materials are banned.
Business License (business scope covering plant extract, cosmetic raw materials/food raw materials); Cosmetic grade requires cosmetic raw material filing certificate and ISO 22716 (Cosmetic GMP); Dietary supplement grade requires Food Production License, ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000.
General qualifications: Botanical origin identification report, COA (purity ≥98%), GHS-standard MSDS, pesticide residue/heavy metal test report.
Imported raw materials shall provide customs declaration and inspection & quarantine certificates. Third-party test reports shall comply with GB 5009.3, GB 5009.12 and other relevant standards.
Packed in 1kg/5kg/25kg aluminum foil bag plus cardboard drum, sealed, light-proof and moisture-proof, marked with Food Grade/Cosmetic Grade; mixed loading and cross-contamination are prohibited.
Chinese-English bilingual labels include product name, CAS number, purity, botanical origin, production date, validity period and storage conditions; cosmetic grade marked with Cosmetic raw material, not for direct use; dietary supplement grade marked with Non-pharmaceutical, no therapeutic effect.
Transported as general goods, light-proof, moisture-proof and high-temperature avoidance; no cold chain required. MSDS, COA and test reports shall be accompanied with the shipment.
Strictly control pesticide residues (≤0.05mg/kg), heavy metals (Pb<10ppm, As<2ppm, Hg<1ppm) and microorganisms (total bacterial count <1000cfu/g, mold <100cfu/g, no pathogenic bacteria).
GMO and irradiated raw materials are prohibited with third-party certification required.
It is forbidden to use cosmetic grade materials in food field or food grade in pharmaceutical field to avoid ingredient confusion.
Check ECHA SVHC Inventory regularly to ensure no excessive substances of very high concern.
Clarify product grade (cosmetic/dietary supplement), purity standard and botanical origin; agree on limit values of pesticide residues, heavy metals and microorganisms.
Stipulate that suppliers shall provide authentic and valid qualification documents and test reports to ensure compliance with target market regulations.
Specify full batch traceability, recall and compensation clauses for non-conforming products; clarify liability division for customs detention and penalties caused by unqualified qualifications or excessive ingredients.
Its core compliance is graded control by application (food/cosmetic/industrial), focusing on raw material source, ingredient purity and application compliance. Internationally, it shall comply with EU REACH, food additive regulations as well as US FDA and TSCA requirements. In China, it shall follow national and industrial standards for different applications. Focus on reviewing supplier qualifications and key index test reports, standardize packaging, labeling and transportation, strictly control impurity residues and avoid application confusion. Contracts shall clarify liability and traceability requirements to ensure full-process compliance.
EU: As flavor/food additive, comply with EC 1333/2008 (Food Additive Regulation) and REACH (registration required for annual import ≥1 ton). For cosmetic use, comply with Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 with safety assessment report provided; labels shall meet CLP classification and labeling requirements with hazard warnings for irritant ingredients.
US: As food flavor, comply with FDA 21 CFR 172.515 with GRAS recognition provided; as cosmetic raw material, meet FDA cosmetic safety requirements; import shall comply with TSCA Act with TSCA compliance statement provided. Substances not listed in TSCA Inventory require PMN pre-manufacturing notification.
China: Food grade complies with GB 2760-2024 Standard for Uses of Food Additives and GB/T 11424 General Standard for Flavors; cosmetic grade complies with Technical Safety Specification for Cosmetics (2024 Edition); industrial grade follows relevant industrial standards. Imported products shall complete inspection & quarantine and provide certificate of origin.
Business License (business scope covering plant essential oil, flavor, food additive/cosmetic raw material); Food grade requires Food Production License, ISO 22000, HALAL/KOSHER (optional); Cosmetic grade requires cosmetic raw material filing certificate and ISO 22716; Industrial grade requires production qualification and ISO 9001.
General qualifications: COA (aldehyde content, relative density, refractive index and other indicators complying with SN/T inspection standards), MSDS, botanical origin identification report, pesticide residue/heavy metal test report.
Third-party testing shall comply with ISO 356, ISO 279 and other international and domestic standards.
Packed in 1kg/25kg sealed aluminum drum / food-grade plastic drum; food grade, industrial grade and cosmetic grade shall be strictly packaged separately with corresponding grade marking.
Chinese-English bilingual labels include product name, CAS number, batch number, purity, application (food/cosmetic/industrial), production date, validity period and storage conditions; food grade marked with Food additive, only for food use.
Transported as general goods, light-proof, moisture-proof and kept away from heat sources; avoid mixed transportation with oxidants. MSDS, COA and inspection & quarantine certificate (imported) shall be accompanied with the shipment. Hazard identification report shall be provided for sea transportation (if applicable).
Strictly control pesticide residues, heavy metals and solvent residues (e.g. ethanol residue ≤0.1%).
Food grade shall comply with the scope and limit of use specified in GB 27600; over-range application is prohibited.
Cosmetic grade shall control irritant ingredient content to avoid allergy risks; industrial grade is forbidden for food and cosmetic applications.
Conduct regular SVHC screening (≤0.1%) to meet REACH Annex XVII restrictions.
Products shall meet key index requirements including relative density, refractive index and optical rotation to avoid safety risks caused by substandard purity.
Clarify product application (food/cosmetic/industrial), grade standard and key testing indicators (aldehyde content, purity, etc.).
Agree that suppliers shall provide compliant qualification documents and test reports to ensure compliance with target market regulations.
Specify batch traceability requirements and quality objection period; stipulate compensation and recall clauses for losses caused by application confusion, excessive ingredients and unqualified qualifications.