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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 within China and globe in March 2025, with an emphasis on updates in cosmetic ingredient, cosmetic notification, labeling, etc.     China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI) Notification   In March 2025, 11 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include: Ingredient Name in CN and EN Notification No. Notifier 铁皮石斛（DENDROBIUM OFFICINALE）培养物 20250020 沈阳科康科技有限公司 HDI/二 C12-14 醇酒石酸酯/氢化二聚亚油醇共聚物 Hdi/di-c12-14 Alkyl Tartrate/hydrogenated Dilinoleyl Alcohol Copolymer 20250021

  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 within China and internationally in February 2025, with an emphasis on updates in cosmetic ingredient, cosmetic safety assessment, labeling.     China Cosmetic Regulatory Updates   New Cosmetics Ingredients (NCI) Notification In February 2025, 9 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). They include: Ingredient Name in CN Notification No. Notifier 棕榈酰七肽-101 202500011 上海瑞思美泰生化技术有限公司 雪莲花（Saussurea involucrata）愈伤组织粉 202500012 广州青囊生物科技有限公司 酵母菌/松茸（TRICHOLOMA MATSUTAKE）发酵产物滤液 202500013 稀物集（广州）生物科技有限公司 二羟基苯乙醇 Dihydroxyphenylethanol 202500014

Fragrance is one of the top five allergens in cosmetic ingredients. For sensitive consumers, even trace amounts can trigger allergic reactions. To enhance transparency and help consumers make informed choices, regulators worldwide are tightening fragrance allergen labeling requirements. Countries and regions such as the EU, US, and China have been revising their policies to reflect growing safety concerns.     To support businesses stay compliant, ZMUni Compliance Centre has compiled fragrance allergen labeling requirements across key global markets.   China China currently requires fragrance allergen labeling only for children's cosmetics. Technical Guidelines for Children Cosmetics, issued on August 31, 2023, emphasize that formulations for