ZMUni Compliance Centre

      On April 24, 2026, China National Medical Products Administration issued the 2026 Cosmetics Standard Project Plan. A total of 27 cosmetics-related standard projects have been included in this year's plan, comprising one revision project and 26 newly established standards.   The planned standards cover key areas of the cosmetics regulatory system, including ingredient standards, product standards, analytical and testing methods for cosmetic substances, toxicological and safety assessment methods, as well as specialized methods for sunscreen performance evaluation and toothpaste testing and efficacy assessment.   The detailed information is as follows:   No. Standard Project Name Revision/Formulation 1 2-Methoxy-methyl-p-phenylenediamine

On April 21, 2026, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) released its list of non-compliant imported food products for March 2026. A total of 445 batches from 37 countries and regions were denied entry, representing a a month-on-month decrease of approximately 2% (down 7 batches from 452 in February 2026) and a year-on-year increase of about 93% (up 214 batches from 231 in the same period last year).   The rejected shipments spanned a wide range of categories, including jams, alcoholic beverages, confectionery and chocolate products, frozen meat, poultry and seafood, nuts and nut products, beverages, baked goods, condiments, fruit products, and chocolate items.   By country of origin

Toothpaste is one of the most universal consumer healthcare products—but also one of the most inconsistently regulated across global markets.   Depending on the jurisdiction, it may be treated as a cosmetic, an OTC drug, or a hybrid category subject to both cosmetic and pharmaceutical controls. These differences go far beyond terminology: they directly shape product formulation strategy, claims design, regulatory timelines, and market entry feasibility.   For international brands, toothpaste compliance is rarely about meeting a single global standard. Instead, it requires navigating distinct regulatory philosophies in different markets.      China: Notification-Based Cosmetic System   In China, toothpaste is defined

China remains a highly regulated but attractive market for global food exporters. Recent data released by China Customs on rejected food imports in 2025 highlights a number of recurring compliance issues, particularly around labeling, ingredient use, and regulatory alignment.   Against this backdrop, several key compliance considerations have emerged for companies seeking to access the Chinese market.     1. Market access and regulatory entry requirements   Market access remains a foundational step for food imports into China. Overseas manufacturers, exporters, and agents are required to complete registration with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).   In addition,

  From April 13 to 17, 2026, 5 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) have completed notifications with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).     Notification 20260061 - Green Crab Peptides   According to public reports, this is a novel natural polypeptide preservative derived from marine antimicrobial peptides. It is unmodified, with a clear mechanism of action and no known risk of inducing antimicrobial resistance.   The ingredient provides effective antimicrobial protection alongside anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin-repair benefits. It is stable under high temperatures and across a wide pH range, highly water-soluble, and non-irritating, making it suitable for sensitive skin applications. Produced via fermentation or synthesis,

    On April 15, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released six technical guidelines to further standardize the research and evaluation of hair dye, perming, and sunscreen products.   The six guidelines are: Technical Guidelines for Hair Dye Cosmetics (Trial) Technical Guidelines for Quality Control of Hair Dye Cosmetics (Trial) Technical Guidelines for Perming Cosmetics (Trial) Technical Guidelines for Quality Control of Perming Cosmetics (Trial) Technical Guidelines for Sunscreen Cosmetics (Trial) Technical Guidelines for Quality Control of Sunscreen Cosmetics (Trial)   These trial guidelines close a key regulatory gap by introducing category-specific standards for hair dye, perming, and sunscreen

    On April 13, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has carried out the fourth dynamic update of the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (IECIC).   The updates to the inventory specifically includes: Saussurea involucrata callus powder has reached three-year safety monitoring period, following evaluation and confirmation, it has been included in List II of IECIC. Also, the Chinese names and/or INCI names/English names of 49 ingredients listed in List I of IECIC have also been standardized.   Following this update, a total of six new cosmetic ingredients have now been included in List II of the IECIC, namely: No. Ingredient

    From April 10 to 12, 2026, 3 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) have completed notifications with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).     Cyclocarya Paliurus Leaf Extract   Cyclocarya paliurus (Batal.) Iljinskaja, a deciduous tree species in the walnut family endemic to China, is primarily found in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It is commonly referred to as the "money tree" due to its distinctive coin-shaped fruits.   In 2013, the National Health Commission of China (formerly the National Health and Family Planning Commission) officially approved its leaves as a novel food ingredient, opening the door for broader development and