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    From April 20 to 29, 2026, 8 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) have completed notifications with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).     Botanical Extracts   Nitraria tangutorum is a species in the genus Nitraria (family Nitrariaceae), typically found in desert and semi-desert regions. Its fruits are rich in proteins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and various trace elements.   Solanum americanum is an annual herb in the genus Solanum (family Solanaceae). Native to tropical regions of the Americas, it is now widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. It has been traditionally associated with properties such as heat-clearing, detoxification, and reducing swelling.   Trillium tschonoskii (a perennial

Following China's 2026 "315 Gala" - the country's annual consumer rights program known for exposing market misconduct - the once-booming exosome trend in cosmetics and medical aesthetics has rapidly cooled in China.   But the real story is not the decline of a technology. It is the correction of a market driven by aggressive commercialization, exaggerated claims, and increasingly blurred compliance boundaries.   As the industry moves beyond the hype cycle, exosomes in China are entering a new phase - one shaped less by marketing narratives and more by scientific validation, regulatory expectations, and long-term viability.   What Regulators Are Targeting Is the Misuse of

    On April 29, 2024, China's National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released the 2025 Annual Review Report on Cosmetics.   The Report summarizes the NIFDC's key efforts in 2025, including advancing review system reforms, supporting cosmetic ingredient innovation, improving the standards framework, and promoting the implementation of the cosmetic safety assessment system. It also analyzes registration and notification data for cosmetics and new cosmetic ingredients, providing an overview of recent developments in China's cosmetics industry.     New Cosmetic Ingredient Applications: Steady Growth Led by Domestic Players   In 2025, China accepted 7 new cosmetic ingredient (NCI) registration applications in

      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,