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On June 30, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released a comprehensive consultation draft titled Administrative Measures for Cosmetic Standards(Draft For Comments). The draft aims to strengthen and standardize the regulatory framework governing cosmetics—including toothpaste—to ensure product safety and support high-quality industry development. Stakeholders may submit comments until July 30, 2026.
The draft clarifies a structured three-tier framework for cosmetic standards, further defining the hierarchy, scope of application, and regulatory force of different technical requirements:
Mandatory National Standards: Legally binding requirements designed to protect public health and safety, covering core terminology, labeling, and general safety requirements for cosmetics, ingredients, and immediate packaging materials.
Cosmetic Safety Technical Specifications (STSC): Mandatory technical requirements issued by the NMPA in areas where national standards are not yet in place. They apply to product registration/notification, production, and supervision, and include safety requirements and standardized testing methods.
Industry Standards: Recommended standards applied where no national standards exist, covering ingredients, packaging, and efficacy evaluation methods. Where referenced by laws or mandatory standards, the relevant provisions become compulsory.
For enterprises, the transition arrangement is a key point to note. In principle, a transition period of up to two years may be set between the issuance and enforcement of new standards. Products already manufactured or imported before the effective date may generally continue to be sold until the end of their shelf life, unless safety concerns require otherwise.
Overall, the draft strengthens the structure of the cosmetic standard system while introducing more flexible implementation arrangements to facilitate smoother regulatory transition.
