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    On July 10, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the expansion of the second phase of its personalized cosmetics pilot program. Starting August 1, 2026, eight additional regions - Liaoning, Jiangsu, Anhui, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hubei, Sichuan, and Xinjiang - will be included in the pilot program, with the pilot period running until September 30, 2027.   The personalized cosmetics pilot program was initially launched in 2022, with the first phase covering five regions. In September 2025, NMPA initiated the second phase of the pilot program, expanding the scope to 15 regions and allowing eligible enterprises to

    On July 7, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued a notice proposing the development of a cosmetic standard for Ethyl Butylacetylaminopropionate.   In China, Ethyl Butylacetylaminopropionate has a dual regulatory identity, as it can be used both as a cosmetic ingredient in daily chemical products and as an active ingredient in mosquito repellent pesticides.   For cosmetic use, Ethyl Butylacetylaminopropionate has been included in the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (IECIC) Category I under entry No. 01962. Its approved functions are specified as skin protectant and cleansing agent.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the food sector inJune 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.    Greater China Food Regulatory Updates 🔘 China Three New Food Updates (June 2026)   In June 2026, the National Health Commission (NHC) released updates on the review status of "Three New Food" substances, covering the acceptance and termination of reviews for new food ingredients, as well as applications

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 June 2026, with an emphasis on updates in cosmetic ingredients and cosmetic management, among other areas.   China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI)   In June 2026, 23 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include:   The technical requirements for the 23 NCIs mentioned above have not been

    On June 30, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released a comprehensive consultation draft titled Administrative Measures for Cosmetic Standards(Draft For Comments). The draft aims to strengthen and standardize the regulatory framework governing cosmetics—including toothpaste—to ensure product safety and support high-quality industry development. Stakeholders may submit comments until July 30, 2026.   The draft clarifies a structured three-tier framework for cosmetic standards, further defining the hierarchy, scope of application, and regulatory force of different technical requirements:   Mandatory National Standards: Legally binding requirements designed to protect public health and safety, covering core terminology, labeling, and general safety

  On June 26, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued the Provisions for Management of New Cosmetic Ingredient Registration and Notification Dossiers (hereinafter the "New Provisions"), effective July 15, replacing the 2021 version. The new rules consist of 15 articles and aim to clarify regulatory boundaries, streamline administrative requirements, and encourage innovation by reducing compliance burdens for new cosmetic ingredient development.   The revised framework separates administrative and technical requirements, removing detailed technical content such as development reports, manufacturing processes, and safety assessment materials from the regulation and instead linking them to technical guidance documents. It also introduces updated

    On June 22, 2026, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) released its list of non-compliant imported food products for May 2026. A total of 706 batches from 43 countries and regions were denied entry, representing a month-on-month increase of approximately 52% (up 243 batches from 463 in March 2026) and a year-on-year increase of about 65% (up 278 batches from 428 in the same period last year).   The rejected shipments spanned a wide array of categories, including dairy, vegetable oils, alcoholic beverages, frozen livestock and seafood, snacks, and beverages. Geographically, Ecuador saw the most significant spike, accounting

   On June 15, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration(NMPA) released two draft mandatory national standards for public consultation: Evaluation Criteria and Management Principles for Cosmetic Cheilitis and Evaluation Criteria and Management Principles for Cosmetic Contact Urticaria. The consultation period runs from June 15 to August 15, 2026.   Since the implementation of the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation(CSAR) in 2021, China has established a cosmetic adverse reaction monitoring system. The Measures for the Management of Cosmetic Adverse Reaction Monitoring further introduced the principle of “suspected cases should be reported.” However, unified national criteria for determining specific types of adverse