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On July 10, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the expansion of the second phase of its personalized cosmetics pilot program. Starting August 1, 2026, eight additional regions - Liaoning, Jiangsu, Anhui, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hubei, Sichuan, and Xinjiang - will be included in the pilot program, with the pilot period running until September 30, 2027.

The personalized cosmetics pilot program was initially launched in 2022, with the first phase covering five regions. In September 2025, NMPA initiated the second phase of the pilot program, expanding the scope to 15 regions and allowing eligible enterprises to provide on-site personalized services for notified general cosmetics.

With this latest expansion, the second phase pilot program now covers 23 regions, further demonstrating China's continued exploration of personalized cosmetics service models.

For more details about the background, eligibility requirements, service scope, and regulatory requirements of the second phase pilot program, please refer to our previous article:

China Advances Personalized Cosmetics Pilot, Ushering in New Market Opportunities

The expansion provides more opportunities for cosmetic brands and manufacturers to explore personalized service models in China. However, participating enterprises must ensure compliance with requirements related to quality management, production qualifications, on-site operation safety, and consumer protection.

ZMUni Compliance Center provides regulatory services for personalized cosmetics, including:

• License Application for On-Site Personalized Cosmetics

• Quality Management System Development for Notifying Entities

• Notifcation Services for On-Site Personalized Cosmetic Products

  

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