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CIRS will be exhibiting at the China Beauty Expo, taking place in Shanghai, China, between May 12-14, 2026.

RAPEX, as the EU's rapid alert system for non-food dangerous products, has issued multiple notification cases for fluorinated compounds such as PFAS, PFOA and PFCAs, covering clothing, textiles, outdoor equipment and other product categories. These notifications reflect the EU's strict regulatory requirements and high-intensity law enforcement for PFAS residues in consumer products, and also bring clear compliance challenges to global manufacturers, exporters and cross-border e-commerce platforms.

On April 17, as the three-day in-cosmetics Global 2026 drew to a close in Paris, France, CIRS Group marked the end of its productive presence at the event. This annual gathering of the global personal care industry brought together over a thousand exhibitors and tens of thousands of professional visitors from around the world.

CIRS will attend In-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris, providing cosmetic regulatory compliance, market access, and efficacy testing services at Stand 2D59.

China organized the drafting of amendment drafts (soliciting comments) for two mandatory national standards.

On March 30, 2026, the European Commission released the guidance document and accompanying Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the PPWR.

In March 2026, the Shanghai Municipal, Fujian Provincial, Hubei Provincial, and Anhui Provincial Medical Products Administrations successively issued announcements regarding cosmetic supervision and sampling inspections. A total of 12 batches of products were found to be non-compliant. This summary of the announcements aims to help enterprises stay informed of evolving regulatory trends and strengthen their quality management and compliance awareness.

On March 25, 2026, the Korea Cosmetic Industry Association (KCIA) issued a notification regarding the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's (MFDS) issuance of Notification No. 2026-16 to amend the "Regulation on Safety Standards, etc. for Cosmetics." The key amendments include the reorganization of hair dye ingredient lists, the addition of a new UV filter, and the revision of certain test methods. The amendments entered into effect on March 18, 2026.

Here are five compelling reasons why PCN notification can become your "compliance accelerator."

From March 18 to 20, 2026, the three-day PCHi exhibition came to a successful close at the Hangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center. As a key event in the global cosmetics, personal care, and home care industries, this year’s show brought together numerous leading domestic and international enterprises and industry elites.