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   On June 15, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration(NMPA) released two draft mandatory national standards for public consultation: Evaluation Criteria and Management Principles for Cosmetic Cheilitis and Evaluation Criteria and Management Principles for Cosmetic Contact Urticaria. The consultation period runs from June 15 to August 15, 2026.   Since the implementation of the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation(CSAR) in 2021, China has established a cosmetic adverse reaction monitoring system. The Measures for the Management of Cosmetic Adverse Reaction Monitoring further introduced the principle of “suspected cases should be reported.” However, unified national criteria for determining specific types of adverse

  From June 8 to June 12, 2026, 7 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) have completed notifications with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).     Peptides   Notification No. 20260097 - sr-(Tripeptide-133 sh-Polypeptide-2 Hexapeptide-40)   According to the publicly available patent filed by the notifier (CN120918980A), sr-(Tripeptide-133 sh-Polypeptide-2 Hexapeptide-40) demonstrates strong antioxidant activity and can act synergistically with other active ingredients. It enables the development of a new, high-performance active ingredient system applicable in both skincare and hair care products, enhancing antioxidant and repair-related efficacy.     Notification No. 20260100   Hexapeptide-125 (translated from Chinese name, official INCI name currently

  From May 26 to June 3, 2026, 6 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) have completed notifications with China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).     Rosa Alba Flower Water   Rosa alba (White Rose) is a classic botanical prized for centuries in both Eastern and Western cultures. Renowned for its delicate fragrance and pure white blossoms, it has traditionally been used in soothing skincare and aromatic applications, combining natural beauty with botanical care.     Pyropia Haitanensis Extract   Pyropia haitanensis is an edible red algae mainly found along the southeastern coast of China, particularly in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces.

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

    On May 29, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued Announcement No. 51 of 2026, incorporating eight testing standards into the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC 2015). Details are as follows:   No. Standard New/Revised 1 Determination of Trivalent Chromium and Hexavalent Chromium in Cosmetics New 2 Determination of Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl in Cosmetics New 3 Determination of 1-hydroxyethyl-4,5-diaminopyrazole sulfate and other 10 kinds of ingredients in cosmetics New 4 Safety Evaluation of Long-term Using Tests of Cosmetics on Human Body New 5 Bacterial Reverse Mutation Test Revised 6 In Vitro Mammalian Cells Chromosome

  From May 13 to 22, 2026, 7 new cosmetic ingredients (NCIs) have completed notifications with China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).      Plant & Biotech   Notification 20260084 - Saussurea Involucrata Callus Extract This NCI was notified by a subsidiary of Veminsyn Biotech (Zhejiang), with compliance support provided by ZMUni Compliance Center. ZMUni previously assisted Veminsyn Biotech in successfully notifying another NCI, Epiphyllum oxypetalum Callus Extract, continuing to safeguard the compliant commercialization of the company's innovations.   The primary active components of Saussurea involucrata are flavonoids and polysaccharides, alongside alkaloids, organic acids, ceramides, volatile oils, trace elements, and

  On May 18, 2026, China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) released information on imported cosmetics denied entry in April 2026. A total of 40 batches of non-compliant cosmetic products were rejected, involving well-known brands such as Shu Uemura, SkinCeuticals, and Yves Saint Laurent.   According to the notification, 39 batches were samples or promotional gifts. All were found non-compliant due to labeling issues. The products were declared by the same importer and entered China through the same port. They have been returned or destroyed in accordance with the law.   Cosmetic samples are a common marketing practice. However, brands

On October 20, 2025, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced a three-year pilot initiative for electronic cosmetic labels, marking a major step in the digitalization of cosmetic labeling in China. As one of the designated pilot regions, Shanghai officially launched the initiative on February 1, 2026.      As the implementation of the electronic cosmetic label initiative progresses, Shanghai Customs and Shanghai Medical Products Administration jointly issued an announcement on May 9, 2026 regarding the pilot application of electronic labels for imported cosmetics in Shanghai. The measures are intended to further optimize the port business environment and support the