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  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

    The Cosmetic Product Information File (PIF) system in Taiwan was introduced in 2019 and gradually implemented through a three-phase rollout. As of July 1, 2026, the PIF requirements have become fully effective for all cosmetic products placed on the Taiwan market.   Under the new requirements, brand owners, manufacturers, and importers must prepare and maintain complete PIF documentation before placing cosmetic products on the market. ZMUni Compliance Centre summarizes the key requirements and frequently asked questions to help businesses better understand their compliance obligations.     What is a Product Information File (PIF)?   A Product Information File

   From July 1 to 7, 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 been publicly disclosed.      S-{8-[(4,4,4-trifluorobutyl)sulfanyl]octyl}(2,3-dihydroxyphenyl)methanethioate (Notification No.2026018)   S-{8-[(4,4,4-trifluorobutyl)sulfanyl]octyl}(2,3-dihydroxyphenyl)methanethioate is a chemically synthesized cosmetic ingredient. Based on efficacy tests and in vitro studies, it can help improve TEWL, skin softness, and hair shine, and may be used as a skin protectant, emollient, and hair conditioning agent.   With regulatory support from ZMUni Compliance Centre, this ingredient completed its NCI notification and entered the public disclosure stage, marking the

    During the last week of June 2026, a total of six 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.     Ginsenoside Compound K (Notification No.20260111)   According to the notifier Giant Biogene, this Ginsenoside Compound K adopts a differentiated production pathway, integrating an enzyme-directed biotransformation process with high-purity preparative separation technology for rare ginsenosides.   The notified ingredient is positioned for skin barrier repair and sebum regulation, addressing key concerns in oily and acne-prone skin.     Photoinitiators (Notification No.20260113 and

From June 15 to June 23, 2026, 7 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) have completed notifications with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The technical requirements have not been disclosed yet.     Polymers   Notification No. 20260104  Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides is the product obtained through catalytic metathesis of Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, followed by hydrogenation. According to PCPC, its functions include Skin-Conditioning Agent (Occlusive) and Viscosity Increasing Agent (Nonaqueous). This notification marks the first NCI submission from a Singapore-based company under China's NCI framework.   Notification No. 20260105 and Notification No. 20260106 In this issue, Intercos S.p.A. notified two NCIs, both