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On March 30, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued two draft mandatory national standards for public consultation, covering cosmetic labelling (Instructions for Use of Consumer Products – Part 3: General Labelling for Cosmetics, see our separate update for details) and toothpaste safety (General Technical Requirements for the Safety of Toothpaste). The consultation period runs from March 30 to May 29, 2026.   Under the Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations (2021), toothpaste is regulated by reference to general cosmetics in China. In recent years, China has introduced specific regulatory requirements covering raw materials, physicochemical and microbiological testing, and toxicological evaluation, alongside

  On March 30, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued two draft mandatory national standards for public consultation, covering cosmetic labelling (Instructions for Use of Consumer Products – Part 3: General Labelling for Cosmetics) and toothpaste safety (General Technical Requirements for the Safety of Toothpaste, see our separate update for details). The consultation period runs from March 30 to May 29, 2026.   The General Labelling for Cosmetics seeks to unify regulatory requirements and introduce innovations such as electronic labelling, improving consumer information access, safety protection, and regulatory efficiency in the cosmetics sector. Once finalized, it will replace GB 5296.3—2008.  

  From March 16 to March 23, 2026, 4 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) have completed notifications with China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).   Ceramide OP Royal jelly, often referred to as a "longevity factor," is rich in 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA), a key active known for its strong antioxidant and anti-aging potential. However, single-ingredient approaches face limitations in addressing photoaging and repair.   An upgraded derivative, Ceramide OP, demonstrates enhanced performance compared with 10-HDA. It shows superior efficacy in promoting skin tissue repair, improving elasticity and resilience, and combating skin aging.     Tetrastigma Hemsleyanum Leaf Extract Tetrastigma hemsleyanum is a vine species commonly found

      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

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