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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…

Official Channels for Regulation Inquiry Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW)-Laws & Regulations Search System Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA)-Cosmetics Regulations Portal Regulatory Framework at a Glance Core statuteStatute for Control of Cosmetic Hygiene and Safety and its Enforcement…

Prepared by our regulatory-affairs team Taiwan’s new Cosmetic Hygiene and Safety Administration Act has fully replaced the almost 50-year-old Cosmetic Hygiene Administration Regulation. All clauses and practical requirements below are extracted from the Official Gazette and public documents issued by…

What is a cosmetic Food and Drugs Act defines a “cosmetic” as: “Any substance or mixture of substances manufactured, sold or represented for use in cleansing, improving or altering the complexion, skin, hair or teeth, and includes deodorants and perfumes.” Notification…