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      On March 18, 2026, the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Flavors, Fragrances and Cosmetics issued a notice inviting public comments on the second batch of proposed cosmetic standards for 2026. A total of seven draft national and industry standards are included in this consultation.   Details are as follows: No. Standard Title Type Comment Deadline 1 Determination of human epidermal growth factor in cosmetics by LC-MS/MS (draft) National Standard (Formulation) May 5, 2026 2 Determination p-toluidine in Colorants Solvent Violet 13, Acid Violet 43 and Solvent Green 3 of Cosmetics Gas chromatography (draft) National Standard (Formulation) May 5,

    On March 19, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released a public consultation draft of the mandatory national standard titled General Requirements for Cosmetic Safety. The consultation period is open until May 18, 2026.   This draft replaces GB 7916-1987 Hygienic Standard for Cosmetics, marking its first revision since 1987.   Originally introduced to regulate cosmetic production and safeguard consumer health in China, GB 7916-1987 no longer fully meets current regulatory and industry needs, particularly following the implementation of the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR). Gaps remain in terminology, technical specifications, and management provisions.   The revision aims

On March 18, 2026, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued Announcement No. 27 of 2026, unveiling the implementation details for the updated Administrative Provisions on Registration of Overseas Manufacturers of Imported Food. These measures, set to take effect on June 1, 2026, aim to modernize and simplify the registration process for the more than 96,000 overseas enterprises currently exporting food to China.   The new framework introduces several significant changes designed to reduce administrative burdens and enhance trade efficiency:   1. Refined Category List for Official Recommendation The list of food categories requiring registration under "Official Recommendation" has

On March 17, 2026, ZMUni hosted its "Global Cosmetic Compliance Development & Practice 2026" seminar in Hangzhou, right in the heart of PCHi 2026 week. Over 100 industry professionals joined us to explore the latest regulatory trends, compliance strategies, and practical insights for navigating both China's dynamic market and the broader global cosmetics landscape.       The seminar opened with remarks from a former official of the Zhejiang Medical Products Administration, highlighting the importance of compliance in driving high-quality industry development and aligning with global regulatory standards.   Building on this, our speakers shared hands-on insights across both China and

From March 3 to March 18, 2026, 8 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) have completed notifications with China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).   The technical requirements for the 8 NCIs mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered the safety monitoring period.    Lard Lard is an animal-derived oil ingredient with a long history of consumption in China. It is typically obtained from the fatty tissues of healthy pigs—such as leaf fat or back fat—through physical processes including washing, cutting, rendering, refining, and filtration, resulting in a purified oil.   Its main components include saturated fatty acids, oleic acid, and linoleic acid. In

On March 6 2026, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) released its list of non-compliant imported food products for January 2026. A total of 629 batches from 48 countries and regions were denied entry, representing a a month-on-month increase of approximately 55% (up 223 batches from 406 in December 2025) and a year-on-year increase of about 76% (up 272 batches from 357 in the same period last year).   The rejected shipments covered a wide range of categories, including frozen meat and poultry, aquatic products, edible oils, beverages, confectionery, alcoholic drinks, and biscuits. By country of origin, the United States recorded the highest number of

China's Cosmetics Market: Stable Growth and Continuous Regulatory Improvements   China remains the world's largest cosmetics consumer market. In 2025, the industry's total market value exceeded RMB 1.1 trillion (approx. USD 150 billion) for the first time.[1]   China's overall consumer market also continued to grow. Total retail sales of consumer goods reached RMB 50.1 trillion (approx. USD 7 trillion) in 2025, up 3.7% year-on-year. Cosmetics retail sales grew 5.1%, outperforming the overall consumption growth rate and highlighting the sector's continued resilience.[2]   In international trade, China's cosmetics import and export value reached USD 24 billion in 2025, representing a

This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the food sector in February 2026, both in China and internationally. It focuses on updates related to new food ingredients, food additives, health foods, and feed, aiming to offer timely and in-depth regulatory alerts for enterprises engaged in food import and export.   China Food Regulatory Updates China   🔘 China Three New Foods Updates in February   Issue Date Type Category Substance February 5, 2026 Approval Notice Three New Foods See details February 11, 2026 Public Consultation New Food Ingredient Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CP-9 February 14, 2026 Public Consultation