APAC China Publishes Two Testing Methods for Prohibited Cosmetic Ingredients On August 3, 2026, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued Announcement No. 72, introducing two supplementary testing methods for cosmetics. The methods are used to detect Diclofenac Sodium and Urotropine…
APAC China Proposes Cosmetic Standard for Ethyl Butylacetylaminopropionate On July 7, 2026, China’s NMPA proposed developing a cosmetic standard for Ethyl Butylacetylaminopropionate. In China, the ingredient is regulated for both cosmetic use in daily chemical products and use as an…
ASIA China Releases Draft Toothpaste Ingredient Standard On June 4, 2026, NMPA issued the draft “General Requirements for Toothpaste Ingredients” for public consultation until August 4. The draft includes: 1,630 prohibited substances; 120 prohibited plant/animal-derived ingredients; 58 restricted ingredients; 42…
ASIA China Issues New Import Cosmetics Inspection and Quarantine Rules, Effective December 2026 On May 6, 2026, China’s GACC issued Order No. 284 on inspection and quarantine of imported and exported cosmetics, effective December 1, 2026, with over seven months’…
China On April 7, 2026, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China issued five new industry standards for cosmetics. The standards primarily focus on: The relevant standards are scheduled to come into effect on May 1, 2027. On April 13,…
Global cosmetic regulations continue to evolve in 2026, with increasing focus on ingredient safety, labeling transparency, and alternative testing methods. Compliance is becoming more integrated into the entire product lifecycle. Asia Mainland China January 1, 2026Five former special-use cosmetic categories…
Regulatory developments this month continue to emphasize ingredient safety, testing method advancements, labeling compliance, and post-market surveillance, alongside accelerating trends in digitalization and cross-border regulatory alignment. China EU UK USA South Korea Vietnam Draft Cosmetics Management Law under public consultation…
In February 2026, global cosmetics regulation continued to advance, with multiple countries issuing new policy updates related to ingredient safety assessments, testing method revisions, post-market surveillance systems, and regulatory digitalization. China: Updates to Cosmetics Testing Methods and Standards 12 new…
In January 2026, several important updates and implementations took effect in global cosmetics regulations, covering ingredient bans, labeling requirements, import testing, and safety assessments. France: Comprehensive PFAS Ban (Effective January 1, 2026) France enacted Law No. 2025-188, stipulating that from…
1. Revision of the EU “Cosmetic Margins Handbook” What happened The European Commission revised the Cosmetic Margins Handbook, adding clarification on products packaged in vials or ampoules. Products in vials or ampoules may be considered cosmetics if they: – Perform…