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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 May 2026, with an emphasis on updates in cosmetic ingredients and cosmetic management, among other areas.     China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI)   In May 2026, 20 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include:      The technical requirements for the 20 NCIs mentioned above have

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,

Toothpaste is one of the most universal consumer healthcare products—but also one of the most inconsistently regulated across global markets.   Depending on the jurisdiction, it may be treated as a cosmetic, an OTC drug, or a hybrid category subject to both cosmetic and pharmaceutical controls. These differences go far beyond terminology: they directly shape product formulation strategy, claims design, regulatory timelines, and market entry feasibility.   For international brands, toothpaste compliance is rarely about meeting a single global standard. Instead, it requires navigating distinct regulatory philosophies in different markets.      China: Notification-Based Cosmetic System   In China, toothpaste is defined

This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the food sector in March 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 Updates Review Status of New Food Ingredients and Additives (March 2026)   In March 2026, China's National Health Commission (NHC) released the latest update on the review status of "Three New Foods," covering new food ingredients, new food additives,

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

This article provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory developments in the food sector in January 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 Approves New Health Function Claims to Support Bone and Joint Health   On January 15, 2026, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) officially added a new health function to the Health Function Catalogue Allowed for Health Food Claims - Helps

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 January 2026, with an emphasis on updates in cosmetic ingredients and cosmetic management, among other areas.     China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI) In January 2026, 19 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include:   The technical requirements for the 19 NCIs mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not