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    On May 15, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued Announcement No. 48 of 2026, incorporating three revised cosmetic standards into the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC 2015).   Among these, the revised standards for Biphenyl-2-ol and its salts and Acid Violet 43 (CI 60730) will take effect on June 1, 2028, with detailed requirements as follows: Chapter Reference No. Substance Name Maximum Concentration in Cosmetic Products Restrictions and Requirements Mandatory Labeling Requirements Chapter 3.1 Permitted Preservatives for Use in Cosmetics (Table 4) 34 Biphenyl-2-ol and its salts (a) 0.2% (as phenol) for rinse-off products;

   From May 6 to 11, 2026, 10 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) have completed notifications with China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).     Botanical Extracts & Actives   Dendrobium officinale oligosaccharides, notified by Beijing Dr Plant Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a well-known Chinese cosmetics company recognized for its plant-based skincare philosophy. The company has established multiple botanical research bases and specialized laboratories across China, and has developed skincare products featuring high-altitude botanical ingredients such as Dendrobium and Cordyceps.   Camellia petelotii flower extract,one of the most frequently notified NCIs, marks the eighth notification related to Camellia petelotii. Rich in more

    On May 6, 2026, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) released the Administrative Measures on Inspection and Quarantine of Imported and Exported Cosmetics (GACC Order No. 284), which will take effect on December 1, 2026, allowing a transition period of over seven months for industry compliance preparation.   The new Measures replace the previous framework issued in 2011 and revised in 2018. Against the backdrop of evolving trade practices and the implementation of China's Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), the regulatory system has been updated to better align with digitalized supervision and current industry development.   Compared

This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the food sector in April 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 Chinese Mainland   🔘  China Releases April 2026 Review Updates on New Food Ingredients and Additives   In April 2026, China's National Health Commission (NHC) released several "three new foods" review updates, including public consultations on four new food ingredients, including glucosyl hesperidin,

The global cosmetics regulatory environment continues to evolve. To help businesses stay updated with regulatory changes, ZMUni Compliance Center regularly releases a monthly recap of global cosmetics regulations. This article covers the regulatory developments related to cosmetics in China and globally in April 2026, with an emphasis on updates in cosmetic ingredients and cosmetic management, among other areas.   China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI)   In April 2026, 22 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include:   The technical requirements for the 22 NCIs mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have

  On April 30, 2026, China's National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released two draft cosmetic standards for public consultation, including the Test Method for Efficacy Measurement of Skin Whitening Cosmetic Products and the Test Method for Efficacy Measurement of Anti-hair Loss Cosmetic Products. The public consultation period is open until June 5, 2026.   Compared with the existing methods under China's Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition), the revised Test Method for Efficacy Measurement of Skin Whitening Cosmetic Products and Test Method for Efficacy Measurement of Anti-hair Loss Cosmetic Products update the scope, subject selection criteria, testing

    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

    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