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  In August, a total of five new cosmetic ingredients completed notification with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), significantly fewer than in previous months. The technical requirements for all related NCIs have not yet been publicly disclosed.     Camellia Petelotii Callus   Camellia petelotii is a species of the genus Camellia in the family Theaceae, mainly distributed in southern Guangxi, China, with limited distribution in Yunnan, Guangdong, and other regions.   Since 2021, related Camellia chrysantha ingredients have been notified nine times. This marks the first notification of Camellia petelotii callus.   The notifier, Hangzhou Shicang Xinya Biotechnology

Ampoules, vials, and syringe-type containers—packaging formats commonly associated with pharmaceutical and injectable products—are increasingly used for cosmetic products such as serums and concentrated skincare treatments. However, these formats may be subject to regulatory considerations beyond those applicable to conventional cosmetics, as their appearance can create a risk of consumer misunderstanding or misuse.   Thailand is one market where this distinction is particularly important. The Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) has established specific requirements for cosmetic products packaged in ampoules, vials, or syringe-type containers, covering their intended use, packaging, labeling, and supporting documentation. In this article, ZMUni Compliance Centre

On July 2, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) approved 508 recommended national standards and one amendment. Among them is GB/T 29602-2026 Quality Requirements for Solid Beverages (hereinafter referred to as GB/T 29602-2026).   Developed under the leadership of the China Beverage Industry Association, GB/T 29602-2026 will take effect on August 1, 2027, replacing GB/T 29602-2013.       Overview of the Key Changes   China's solid beverage market has expanded rapidly in recent years, alongside growing concerns over unclear product definitions, blurred category boundaries, and misleading labeling and claims. GB/T

  From July 21 to 31, a total of five new cosmetic ingredients completed notification with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The technical requirements for all related NCIs have not yet been publicly disclosed. Notably, four of the five notified NCIs are peptides, comprising three cyclic peptides and one polypeptide.     3'-Sialyllactose sodium salt   3'-Sialyllactose sodium salt (3'-SL) is composed of N-acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac, also known as sialic acid), galactose, and glucose. As a human milk oligosaccharide (HMO), 3'-SL has been approved by authorities such as the US and EU for use in infant formula and other

  On June 11, 2026, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China (MEE) issued a draft revision of the Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances (commonly known as "China REACH").   The revision proposes significant changes to the current MEE Order No. 12 of 2020 and is expected to take effect on August 15, 2026, together with the Ecological and Environmental Code of the People's Republic of China.   For cosmetic companies and raw material suppliers, this update represents a significant shift in China's chemical management framework. Cosmetics, which were previously

  On July 16, 2026, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) released its list of non-compliant imported food products for June 2026. A total of 548 batches from 40 countries and regions were denied entry, representing a month-on-month decrease of approximately 22% (down 158 batches from 706 in May 2026) and a year-on-year increase of about 13% (up 63 batches from 485 in the same period last year).   The 548 rejected batches covered a wide range of categories, including beverages, honey, alcoholic beverages, frozen meat, poultry and aquatic products, edible oils, puffed foods, and other food products. By country

  From July 10 to 17, a total of eight new cosmetic ingredients completed notification with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The technical requirements for all related NCIs have not been publicly disclosed.     Plant Extracts   Oryza Sativa (Rice) Hull Extract (Notification No. 20260122) This ingredient was filed by an affiliate company of the renowned beauty brand MISTINE. Oryza sativa subsp. indica (Indica rice) is a plant belonging to the genus Oryza in the Poaceae family and is mainly cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Previously, rice-derived ingredients such as Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract had been filed

    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