Lip gloss, lipstick, blush, nail polish
Eye shadow, glitter, contour cream, Powder , powder puff
...
There are so many children's cosmetics
The sales volume is also very impressive
At the same time
Children’s cosmetics market Some of the problems exposed
cannot be ignored.
For example,
produced without a production license
illegally added hormones and anti-infective drugs
declared "food grade"
misunderstood "cosmetic toys" and other
are not good for children Safety and health
How parents should choose to buy for their children
July 7
China Consumers AssociationUnited
China Health Care Association Cosmetics Development Working Committee
Make the following consumption tips
Children's cosmetics
refers to people under the age of 2 (including 12 years old) ) Children
, cosmetics with cleaning, moisturizing, refreshing, sunscreen and other functions.
For products that mark "applicable to all people", "family use" and other words, or use trademarks, patterns, homophones, letters, Chinese pinyin, numbers, symbols, packaging forms, etc. to imply that the product user group includes children, also follow the Children's cosmetics management.
Pay attention to the efficacy category
Compared with adults, children under 12 years old (inclusive), especially infants and young children under 3 years old, have immature skin barrier functions and are more susceptible to external stimuli and have poor defense capabilities. Susceptibility to bacterial infections is also high.
The "Cosmetic Classification Rules and Classification Catalog" issued by the State Food and Drug Administration stipulates:
The efficacy of cosmetics used by children aged 3 to 12 years is claimed to be cleaning, makeup removal, moisturizing, beauty modification, fragrance, hair care, sun protection, and repair. , soothing and refreshing ;
The efficacy claims of cosmetics used by infants and young children aged 10 to 3 are limited to cleaning, moisturizing, hair care, sun protection, soothing and refreshing .
Do not buy "cosmetics" for infants and young children under 3 years old. If there is a cosmetics label claiming that it is suitable for infants and children under 3 years old, it is illegal.
Look for the "Little Golden Shield" logo
① When purchasing, you should carefully check the operator's business license and other qualifications, choose a regular merchant with complete licenses for transactions, and keep invoices, receipts and other shopping vouchers.
② Try to choose brands and products that are well-known and have good consumer reviews. Carefully read the label information on the product packaging, especially the product ingredients, efficacy, user groups, production date and shelf life, precautions, etc. .
③ To check the registration or filing information of the product, children's cosmetics are generally "makeup" font size , and can be checked through the State Food and Drug Administration website or the cosmetics supervision APP to check the authenticity of the product information .
In order to distinguish it from other products, you should pay attention to whether the Chinese name or the visual surface of the package clearly indicates that it is suitable for children, etc. , and whether the product label is marked with warnings such as "should be used under adult supervision".
In addition, the State Food and Drug Administration has launched the "Little Golden Shield" logo for children's cosmetics. Starting from May 1, 2022, children's cosmetics that apply for registration or filing must be marked with the "Little Golden Shield" logo; previously applied for registration. If the registered children's cosmetics are not marked with the "Little Golden Shield" logo in accordance with regulations, the cosmetics registrant and filer should complete the product label update before May 1, 2023.
▲Children's cosmetics produced or imported after May 1, 2023 will all be marked with the "Little Golden Shield" logo.
The "Little Golden Shield" logo is marked on the cosmetics packaging. It only indicates that the product is children's cosmetics and is distinguished from adult cosmetics, toys and other products. It does not mean that the product has been approved by the regulatory authorities or that its quality and safety have been certified.
If you feel unwell, stop using it immediately
Make sure that children are under the supervision of their parents and use children's cosmetics in accordance with the instructions on the label or instructions.
It is recommended to check the quality of children's cosmetics before each use, such as checking whether it is within the shelf life range, whether the product properties have changed, such as discoloration, oil-water separation, mold growth, etc. phenomena or the emission of If it smells bad, stop using it.
When a child uses a certain children's cosmetic for the first time, it is recommended to do a "skin test" first and choose a small amount, dilution or local trial to see if there will be any adverse reactions. If there are no abnormalities, then use normally.
If allergic reactions or symptoms of discomfort occur while using children's cosmetics, you should stop using them immediately:
- If the reaction and symptoms are mild, you can wash off the applied cosmetics on the skin with clean water and observe the child's recovery;
- Reactions and Symptoms If the condition is more serious or does not improve after washing off the cosmetics on the skin, you can bring the cosmetic product and outer packaging to the dermatology department of the hospital for treatment.
There is no such thing as "food grade" cosmetics
Some businesses use certain raw materials that can be used to produce "food" when producing cosmetics, so they take the opportunity to call such cosmetics "food grade" cosmetics, implying that parents give such cosmetics to children Safer to use.
In fact, cosmetics and food are two different categories of products . According to different regulations, different product standards, raw material requirements, production conditions, etc. apply. There is no so-called "food grade" cosmetics at all.
To evaluate whether cosmetics are safe, it is necessary to evaluate the safety of their raw materials, as well as the product formula, production process, usage method, storage conditions, etc. Paragraph 2 of Article 13 of the "Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Children's Cosmetics" clearly stipulates, "Children's cosmetics labels shall not be marked with words such as 'food grade' or 'edible' or food-related patterns" .
In daily use, if occasionally a small amount of lipstick, lipstick and other high-quality children's cosmetics are licked into the mouth, there is no need to worry too much, because the intake is small and generally still within the safe range. However, if children mistake children's cosmetics for food and ingest large amounts, it may lead to health risks . If symptoms appear, seek medical attention in time.
5Do not use makeup toys as children's cosmetics
Children's Children's cosmetics and toys are two different categories of products, which are managed according to different laws and regulations, and their management measures and requirements are also different.
Currently, some products such as "children's dressing tables" or "baby dressing tables" consisting of eye shadow, blush, lipstick, nail polish, etc. are very popular in the market.
In fact, many of these products are "cosmetic toys" produced by toy manufacturers. are only used for painting dolls and other decorations. are only produced and inspected in accordance with the toy production standards and quality inspection standards, and are not licensed as pharmaceuticals in accordance with the law. The regulatory department completes the registration or filing of the product, and is not managed as children's cosmetics.
① "Lipstick toys" and "blush toys" and other products produced in accordance with general toy product standards may contain substances that are not suitable for use as cosmetic raw materials, such as colorants with relatively high safety risks, etc., if used as cosmetics May cause skin irritation in children.
② This type of "cosmetic toys " may also have the problem of excessive heavy metals , such as excessive lead. After being absorbed, excessive lead can damage multiple systems of the body and affect the intellectual development of children. For this reason, parents must distinguish children's cosmetics from makeup toys when purchasing for their children.
China Consumers Association reminds
Parents should actively guide their children to establish correct aesthetics, advocate more for their children to pursue natural beauty and healthy beauty, and prevent children from overly relying on cosmetics.
At the same time, it also calls on parents to effectively safeguard their legitimate rights and interests. When their rights and interests are damaged, they can negotiate with the operator to resolve the problem, or they can complain to the market supervision department or consumer association organization where the operator is located.
Source: China Consumer News · China Consumer Network
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