On October 15, 2026, China's NIDC published landmark draft standards for freeze-dried and single-dose cosmetics. Open for public feedback until November 22, 2026, the drafts establish unified testing requirements while excluding freeze-dried masks and trial samples, urging businesses to review formulations and plan compliance early. (51 words)
CIRS Group has compiled and summarized the latest global cosmetics regulatory developments in August 2026.
China NMPA issued "General Technical Requirements for Cosmetic Product Standards," promoting the standardized, regulated and high-quality development of cosmetics industry.
CIRS Group has compiled and summarised the latest global cosmetic regulatory developments of July 2026.
On August 6, 2026, China NIFDC publicly solicited comments on nine cosmetic standards invloving eight cosmetic ingredients and one testing method in STSC.
CIRS Group has compiled and summarized the latest global cosmetic regulatory developments of June 2026.
CIRS Group has compiled the sampling-inspection data and typical violations in June to help enterprises keep abreast of market-supervision trends and identify compliance risks.
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.
This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of October 2025, covering industry news, newly issued regulations, relevant policy adjustments, and regulatory requirements. It aims to assist enterprises in ensuring compliance and keeping up with global cosmetics regulatory trends.
In our last article, Is Your Scalp Healthy? – Scalp Health Evaluation Methods (Part I), we have introduced the evaluation methods for dandruff, sebum levels, and itchiness. In this article, we will continue with the evaluation methods for erythema/papules/pustules and the overall hair status.
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