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    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

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

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

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 February 2026, with an emphasis on updates in cosmetic ingredients and cosmetic management, among other areas.     China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI) In February 2026, 17 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include:   The technical requirements for the 17 NCIs mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not

  From February 24 to March 3, 2026, 7 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) have completed notifications with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).      Staphylococcus Epidermidis Ferment Filtrate Staphylococcus epidermidis is a commensal bacterium naturally found on human skin. Often referred to as a "sentinel bacterium," it plays an important role in maintaining skin homeostasis.   Freda previously published a related study in Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins (DOI: 10.1007/s12602-025-10877-9). The research focused on the cell-free fermentation supernatant of Staphylococcus epidermidis CCSM0322, a strain isolated from healthy skin. Its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin barrier protective effects were evaluated using a UVB-induced HaCaT in vitro model.  

  From February 6 to 24, 2026, 5 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) have completed notifications with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).   Although the technical requirements have not yet been disclosed, their general categories can be inferred from the ingredient nomenclature. Judging from the names, they cover a plant extract, a fermentation-derived ingredient, a synthetic polymer, a nucleic acid–based derivative, and a bioactive peptide.     Dendrobium Huoshanense Stem Extract Dendrobium huoshanense, also known as Mi Hu (米斛), is a Dendrobium species endemic to Huoshan County, Anhui Province, China. It is regarded as the most valuable species among Dendrobium used in traditional Chinese medicine.