The China Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) 2025 exhibition, held from February 19-21, 2025 in Guangzhou, concluded successfully, drawing over 30,000 professional attendees and 800 companies from more than 30 countries and regions. The event, a key gathering for the global personal care industry, saw experts from cosmetic ingredients, branding, research, and regulatory fields come together to explore industry trends and future opportunities.
At PCHi 2025, key trends in ingredient innovation highlighted both technological advancements and cross-disciplinary integration. Recombinant collagen, enhanced by compound technologies, continues to strengthen its market position, while natural plant extracts and plant exosomes remain popular in product development. Targeted skincare concepts such as mitochondrial anti-aging and cellular-level repair are gaining momentum. Additionally, emotional skincare, which combines neuro-perception and fragrance to create emotional value, and AI-driven targeted delivery systems are emerging as new focal points. The rise of younger consumers experiencing hair loss has also sparked the "haircare meets skincare" trend, driving the development of more sophisticated and refined hair care formulations. As regulations tighten and consumer expectations rise, safety and transparency are becoming increasingly critical.
Overall, the industry is emphasizing "quantifiable efficacy," with a growing demand for personalized solutions and emotional value, steering research towards a more human-centered approach.
ZMUni Compliance Centre participated actively in the event, engaging in insightful discussions with clients on key topics such as cosmetic product registration, new cosmetic ingredient applications, and export regulations, which highlighted our expertise in the field of global cosmetic compliance services.
On the first afternoon, ZMUni hosted the PCHi 2025 Industry Forum, titled Practical Insights on Global Compliance for Cosmetics and Ingredients. The forum attracted over 100 representatives, who explored regulatory challenges and export experiences, providing valuable insights into navigating global compliance.
ZMUni also launched the Global Cosmetics Ingredient Compliance Guide, a comprehensive resource detailing regulations for cosmetic ingredients across 18 countries and regions, including China, the EU, the US, ASEAN, Japan, and South Korea. This guide offers an in-depth analysis of regulatory frameworks and provides businesses with crucial compliance information.
On February 6, 2025, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced measures to accelerate cosmetic ingredient innovation, including faster approvals, technical guidance, and synchronized registration of new cosmetic ingredients with related products. These changes are expected to shorten innovation cycles and reduce compliance costs, giving companies a competitive edge in the Chinese market. With these policies in place, businesses are encouraged to take full advantage of these opportunities, driving technological advancements, ensuring product safety, and achieving successful market outcomes.
