(1) For the first imported cosmetic product(s), the foreign manufacturer or their agent must complete the application for the sanitation permit and apply directly to the State Department of Sanitation Administration with the following information and samples:

• The product name and type;
• The product ingredients and restricted substances;
• The product quality standards and test methods with a Chinese translation;
• Documentary evidence related to the production and sales approval in country or region of manufacture;
• Documentary evidence of registration and sales approval in other countries or regions;
• Evaluation report of examination and approval of the product in terms of production, registration and sales in the manufacturing country or region and other countries; …

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