Standard Of CI Mark
 
All cosmetic products can apply for the CI Mark. A "cosmetic product" shall mean any substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with the various external parts of the human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips and external genital organs) or with the teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity with a view exclusively or mainly for cleaning, perfuming, changing their appearance and/or correcting body odours and/or protecting or keeping them in good condition.
 
Below listed some common cosmetics:
Creams, emulsions, lotions, gels and oils for the skin
Bath and shower preparations (salts, foams, oils, gels, etc.)
Perfumes, Deodorants and anti-perspirants
Hair care products
Make-up and make up remover
Products for care of the teeth and the mouth
 
In order to ensure the integrity of the judge and the confidence from customers about CI mark, only for those cosmetics which attain the quality requirements can successfully approve to get the mark.
 
On safety issue, cosmetics should not contain any prohibited and harmful ingredients. In addition, the amount of restricted ingredients should not excess the restricted level based on related directive(s). Before getting the mark, CTR specialist will review and evaluate the ingredient, percentage and manufacturing process.
 
On hygienic issue, cosmetics should pass the microbiological quantitative requirements. Brand owners should test their cosmetics for meeting the standard of microbiological analysis.
 
On packaging and claims, cosmetics should have their corresponding labels. Labels should be accurate and scientific.
Should not claim or imply to claim the product having any medical functions;
Should not use the product name which will cause misunderstanding or confusion;
Should not include any contents that are prohibited by other regulations, directives and national standards;
Should mention the expiry date, remarks and warning.
 
CI Mark logo can be printed on the licensed cosmetics and related promotion materials. Moreover, certificate of the product will be presented to the applied enterprise.