In May 2026, the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) issued multiple notifications concerning food contact materials (FCMs). The alerts highlight ongoing compliance issues related to heavy metal migration, primary aromatic amine (PAA) release, and incomplete documentation.
Not all cosmetic test reports are created equal: some are rejected by regulators, and some aren’t internationally recognized. Choosing the wrong laboratory can delay your product launch or even block market entry entirely. This article explains the differences between CMA, CNAS, and ISO 17025 accreditation, why they matter for cosmetic testing in China, and how to select the right lab for regulatory compliance.
On June 19, 2026, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed House Bill H7734. This bill amends the state's Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024.
On June 5, 2026, the European Commission published the Guidance Document on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations worldwide as of May 2026.
China's mandatory national standard for heavy metals in printing inks, GB 46997-2025 "Limit of Heavy Metals in Printing Inks", was officially released on December 31, 2025, and will be fully implemented on January 1, 2027.
The new version of the GB 30981 series of standards was officially released on May 30, 2025, and has been formally implemented on June 1, 2026. The implementation of these new standards will have a profound impact on the coatings industry.
On June 3, 2026, ECHA released a briefing on the SEAC consultation for the PFAS restriction proposal, receiving 3,511 comments within a 60-day period.
On June 10, 2026, South Korea MFDS published the "Guide for Preparation of Cosmetic Safety Assessment Documentation" , providing guidance for cosmetic responsible distributors on preparing safety assessment documentation.
On 30 April 2026, the Official Journal of the European Union published Decision (EU) 2026/878. The decision clearly states that the European Union, on behalf of its Member States, will submit a proposal to the Secretariat of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention") to recommend the listing of bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate (abbreviated as TBPH) in Annex A (Elimination) of the Convention.
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