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    On July 15, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released a draft announcement for public consultation on the implementation of recent revisions to the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) (STSC 2015).   The draft announcement clarifies the implementation arrangements and operational requirements for the revised STSC 2015, aiming to provide regulatory certainty for cosmetic registrants and notifiers, ensure a smooth transition, and support product innovation and industry development while maintaining compliance.   STSC 2015 serves as the core technical requirements for cosmetic safety supervision in China. Since their implementation, they have been continuously updated

  On July 15, 2026, China's National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued a public consultation on 3 new varieties of food additives. The consultation is open until August 14, 2026, and comments or suggestions can be submitted to the official email address: xspyl@cfsa.net.cn. Details are as follows:   1. Lacto-N-neotetraose, LNnT   Current regulatory status in China Lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT) has already been approved as a food nutrition fortifier under Announcement No. 8 of 2023 and related announcements. It is currently permitted for use in modified milk powder (limited to milk powder for children), infant formula, follow-up formula,

South Korea's cosmetics industry continues to show strong global growth, with K-beauty brands gaining increasing recognition worldwide. In 2025, China became the second-largest export market for Korean cosmetics, with exports reaching approximately USD 2 billion, reflecting strong demand for innovative skincare and beauty products.   With extensive experience supporting Korean cosmetics brands, ZMUni helps K-beauty companies navigate China's regulatory landscape and achieve compliant market entry. In the first half of 2026, we supported a diverse portfolio of Korean brands, from globally recognized names to emerging beauty innovators and professional skincare companies, delivering tailored regulatory solutions for their China expansion.  

    On July 13, 2026, China's National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued a public consultation on 4 new food additives. The consultation is open until August 12, 2026, and comments or suggestions can be submitted to the official email address: xspyl@cfsa.net.cn. Details are as follows:   1. Coffea arabica bean total chlorogenic acid   Recommended daily intake ≤400 mg/day (calculated based on a total chlorogenic acid content of 70 g/100 g; if the actual content exceeds this level, the intake amount shall be adjusted accordingly based on the actual content). Applicable population Not suitable for infants,

China's New Cosmetic Ingredient (NCI) market continued to expand in H1 2026. From January 1 to June 30, 116 new cosmetic ingredients completed notification and entered the public disclosure stage, representing a 45% year-on-year increase. Among them, 10 ingredients entered the safety monitoring period.   Chemical ingredients (including polymers) remain the dominant category among China's notified NCIs. However, natural and biotech ingredients have gained increasing attention, driven by China's abundant natural resources and the rapid development of biotechnology and synthetic biology in recent years. In H1 2026, 50 plant-derived and 31 biotechnology-derived ingredients completed notification, highlighting the growing innovation in

Recently, ZMUni Compliance Centre successfully supported Scientis in securing approval for its Cyspera® product in China, a Special Cosmetic product with whitening and freckle-removing claims.   Compared with general cosmetics, Special Cosmetics in China are subject to more stringent regulatory requirements, requiring extensive technical documentation, detailed formulation review, safety assessment, efficacy evaluation, and regulatory compliance review. ZMUni provided end-to-end regulatory support throughout the registration process, including dossier preparation and review, compliance assessment, submission support, and regulatory follow-up.   Leveraging its regulatory expertise and efficient project management, ZMUni supported Scientis in successfully completing the registration process and obtaining approval on the

    On July 10, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the expansion of the second phase of its personalized cosmetics pilot program. Starting August 1, 2026, eight additional regions - Liaoning, Jiangsu, Anhui, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hubei, Sichuan, and Xinjiang - will be included in the pilot program, with the pilot period running until September 30, 2027.   The personalized cosmetics pilot program was initially launched in 2022, with the first phase covering five regions. In September 2025, NMPA initiated the second phase of the pilot program, expanding the scope to 15 regions and allowing eligible enterprises to

    On April 30, 2026, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) jointly issued GB 26396-2026 Safety Technical Specification for Cleaning Products (the "Standard”), replacing the previous recommended standard GB/T 26396-2011 Technical Specification for Safety of Soaps and Detergents.   The new Standard upgrades cleaning product safety requirements from a recommended national standard to a mandatory national standard and will take effect on May 1, 2027. From this date, cleaning products placed on the Chinese market must comply with the new requirements on ingredients, labeling, and safety documentation.   This article highlights