Cosmetics can finally get rid of "import dependence" Shenzhen creates new cosmetic raw materials

Original title: Cosmetics can finally get rid of "import dependence" Shenzhen creates new cosmetic raw materials

Vicky Pharmaceutical R&D staff at work. Photo courtesy of the interviewee

　　The much-anticipated cosmetic new raw material filing No. 0003 has finally been released. On the 24th, the State Drug Administration announced the latest filing information of cosmetic raw materials, and the independently developed β-alanyl hydroxyprolyl diaminobutyric acid benzylamine (national makeup original file 20210003) passed the State Drug Administration's approval. Raw material registration. This is also the first new raw material with independent intellectual property rights approved since the "Regulations on Registration and Filing of New Cosmetic Raw Materials" (referred to as the "New Regulations") since its implementation in May this year.

　　It took 6 years to develop new raw materials

　　The reporter learned that the pre-development and preparation of the new raw material No. 0003 obtained for the record took 6 years. During this period, new structural design, activity screening, efficacy testing, formulation research, and multi-condition long-term stability research according to API standards were completed. The active substance has obtained the INCI name approved by the International Cosmetic Raw Materials Committee, and obtained the national invention patent authorization, demonstrating the strength of Shenzhen biopharmaceutical enterprises.

　　Raw materials have been "stuck in the neck" for a long time

　　Ding Wenfeng, founder of Shenzhen Vicky Pharmaceuticals and a peptide research expert, said that in the field of cosmetic raw materials, most of the foreign raw material manufacturers are leading the trend of active raw material development and innovation. In contrast, domestic raw materials with independent intellectual property rights are extremely lacking. China's cosmetics industry must import a considerable amount of raw materials from abroad every year. Domestic raw material manufacturers are subject to great influence and threats from international cosmetic raw material manufacturers. The problem of "stuck neck" of cosmetic raw materials has existed for a long time.

　　Based on this, as early as 10 years ago, at the beginning of Shenzhen Vicky Medicine's establishment, it used computer-aided drug design methods and established key technologies such as high-throughput screening of skin models and safety evaluation, starting from the source of cosmetics and starting from active raw materials. Starting from the beginning, through innovative research and development, active raw materials with independent intellectual property rights have been obtained, which has effectively improved the technical level of domestic cosmetic raw materials. "To create functional raw materials belonging to Chinese brands, get rid of import dependence, and improve the competitiveness of 'Made in China' cosmetics." Ding Wenfeng said that the successful filing of the new raw materials has injected a "stimulant" into the entire industry, independent innovation and independent innovation. The raw material of intellectual property will be very promising. "On the breakthrough of cosmetic raw materials, only innovation can achieve transcendence and solve the problem of 'stuck neck'."

　　Shenzhen's source of innovation has obvious advantages

　　The reporter found from the official website of the State Food and Drug Administration that both the new raw materials No. 0001 and No. 0002 filed in June this year, and the new raw materials No. 0003 and No. 0004 announced this time, all come from domestic biomedical technology. As the industry pays more attention to the research and development of raw materials, Chinese companies and Chinese cosmetic raw materials also have more confidence.

　　"This is an encouragement and an opportunity for small and medium-sized biotechnology that focuses on scientific research." Ding Wenfeng believes that under the safety guarantee of the new regulations, biogenetic engineering raw materials will enter the field of cosmetics from the field of medical science and technology, and biomedical technology will be The focus and direction of research and development of new cosmetic raw materials. "Shenzhen's R&D and industrial advantages in biomedicine, new materials, etc., provide a foundation for the source innovation of cosmetic raw materials, and the future of Shenzhen's cosmetic industry is promising."