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  On July 30, 2025, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released the Notice on the 2025 Cosmetics Standard Project Plan, which announced 34 cosmetics standard formulation and revision projects proposed by NMPA's Cosmetics Standardization Technical Committee.   The notice is open for public comment for 7 days from the date of publication. Feedback can be submitted via email to: hzpjgs@nmpa.gov.cn   The whole project plan involves a total of 34 cosmetic standards, comprising 5 revisions of existing standards and 29 newly developed standards. These standards span five key areas—ingredient safety, product specifications, testing methods, toxicological assessments, and toothpaste-related standards.   Notably, several of the proposed

  On July 31, 2025, China's National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) issued a public consultation notice on six draft technical guidelines concerning the research and quality control of hair dye, perm, and sunscreen cosmetics. These guidelines aim to provide clearer technical direction for product development, safety assessment, and quality standards for high-risk cosmetic categories—commonly referred to as special cosmetics under China's regulatory framework. The consultation is open for public feedback until August 15, 2025. Comments should be submitted via email to: hzppjzx@nifdc.org.cn.   What's Included:   Technical Guidelines for Hair Dye Products (Trail)(Draft for Comments) Technical Guidelines for Hair Dye Products Quality

On July 30, 2025, China's National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released three draft testing methods, aimed at detecting prohibited ingredients in cosmetics, including substances such as diethylene glycol, dyclonine hydrochloride, and 16α-hydroxyprednisolone. The comment period is open until August 20, 2025, and feedback can be submitted via NIFDC's Cosmetic Standards Formulation and Revision Management System.   Details are as follows: Testing Method Scope Determination of Diethylene Glycol in Cosmetics (Draft) This method specifies the procedure for determining the content of Diethylene Glycol in cosmetics using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry). It applies to creams and lotions, liquids (water- or

    On July 24, 2025, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued an official notice announcing that the children's cosmetics sector in China has entered a rapid development phase.   According to the notice, as of the end of June 2025, China has recorded 28,168 notifications for children's general cosmetics (27,219 domestic and 949 imported products), alongside 427 registrations for children's special cosmetics (406 domestic and 21 imported products).   This significant growth highlights not only increasing market demand but also the maturation of China's regulatory framework specifically tailored for children's cosmetic products.     Why Overseas Brands Should

On July 23, 2025, China announced that the full customs closure of the Hainan Free Trade Port will take effect on December 18, 2025. This marks a key step in China's reform agenda, establishing Hainan as a customs-supervised free trade zone with zero tariffs, simplified import procedures, and global-standard investment rules.   For international brands in cosmetics, personal care, food, and other FMCG sectors, Hainan is becoming a strategic gateway into China, offering preferential tax policies, supply chain flexibility, and streamlined regulatory access.   What Is "Customs Closure"?   Over the past decade, China has pursued a more targeted, rules-based trade policy, with the

From July 10 to July 22, 2025, 4 new cosmetic ingredients were notified with the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).     The technical requirements for the 4 new cosmetic ingredients mentioned above have not been disclosed, and they have not yet entered the safety monitoring period.      S-Acetyl-L-Glutathione S-Acetyl-L-Glutathione (SAG), an important precursor of glutathione, has gained widespread attention in recent years in the fields of food and dietary supplements. Glutathione is a key antioxidant in the human body, involved in various physiological functions, including antioxidant defense, immune regulation, and detoxification processes. SAG possesses antioxidant, brightening, and anti-aging properties, and

  Overview of New Cosmetic Ingredient (NCI) Notifications in H1 2025 According to data published by China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), a total of 80 new cosmetic ingredients completed notification procedures in the first half of 2025, marking a 77.8% year-on-year increase.   Among the 80 notifications, 11 were submitted by overseas enterprises from Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, indicating a continued trend of international innovation entering the Chinese market.   Another notable trend is the rise of China's distinctive plant-derived ingredients, such as Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium extract, Paeonia delavayi seed oil, Phlomoides rotata extract, and Stachyose, highlighting China's

In the first half of 2025, China continued to advance reforms in cosmetic regulations and oversight. This article provides a systematic review of regulatory updates across four key areas, offering insight into the evolving compliance landscape.   Full Version of China Cosmetic Safety Assessment Reports As of May 1, 2025, all cosmetic registrants and notifiers in China are required to submit a full version of safety assessment report that complies with the latest regulatory requirements when applying for product registration or notification.   To support this transition, China's National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) issued a series of official notices and guidance