# China NMPA Inspection - Friends Co., Ltd. - November 17, 2023

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> China NMPA unannounced inspection for Friends Co., Ltd. published November 17, 2023. The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China announced the results of an unannounced inspection conducted on Japan's Friends Co., Ltd.

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## Details

- Record Type: CHINA_INSPECTION
- Title: Announcement No. 59 of 2023 from the National Medical Products Administration regarding the results of an unannounced inspection of Tomo Co., Ltd. of Japan.
- Company Name: Friends Co., Ltd.
- Publication Date: 2023-11-17
- Product Type: cosmetics
- Summary: The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China announced the results of an unannounced inspection conducted on Japan's Friends Co., Ltd. (also referred to as Tomo Co., Ltd.) prior to November 16, 2023. The inspection revealed that the company had violated provisions within the "Cosmetics Supervision and Management Regulations" and the "Cosmetics Production and Operation Supervision and Management Measures." While specific details of the violations were not disclosed in the announcement, the company has acknowledged the identified issues. To safeguard public cosmetic safety, the NMPA has directed the Shanghai Municipal Drug Administration to address these suspected illegal activities. Consequently, Japan's Friends Co., Ltd. has been mandated to immediately cease all suspected unlawful operations, implement necessary rectifications, and is currently subject to a formal investigation initiated by the Shanghai Municipal Drug Administration. This action underscores the NMPA's commitment to enforcing cosmetic product integrity and consumer protection.

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