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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 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 May 29, 2026, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released eight testing methods to be incorporated into the corresponding chapters of the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition).

Recently, CIRS Testing and Amway (Shanghai) Technology Development Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Amway") achieved a significant breakthrough in their collaborative research on the Evaluation Method for the Repair Efficacy of Hair Products against Chemical Damage. The related findings have been officially published in the domestic core journal China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics. This research provides a novel scientific tool for evaluating the repair efficacy of hair products targeting chemical damage, based on three dimensions: microscopic imaging, physical properties, and chemical composition.

This article provides a consolidated overview of the relevant regulatory notices, supplemented by recent developments in regulatory enforcement activities-such as unannounced inspections and sampling inspections-conducted by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and selected provincial and municipal authorities. The aim is to assist enterprises in staying informed of evolving regulatory trends and to reinforce awareness of quality management and compliance requirements.

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.

On July 31, 2025, in order to further regulate and guide the research and evaluation of sunscreen cosmetics, the Cosmetic Supervision Department under China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) organized the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) to draft two technical guidelines: the Technical Guidelines for the Research of Sunscreen Cosmetics (Trial) (Draft for Comments) and the Technical Guidelines for the Research on Quality Control Standards of Sunscreen Cosmetics (Trial) (Draft for Comments), along with their respective drafting instructions. These documents have been released to the public for consultation.

On July 31, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released six Technical Guidelines, including the Technical Guidelines for the Study of Hair Dye Cosmetics (Trial) (Draft for Comments), to solicit public opinions. The following is a detailed interpretation of the Technical Guidelines for the Study of Hair Dye Cosmetics (Trial) (Draft for Comments) and the Technical Guidelines for the Study of Quality Control Standards for Hair Dye Cosmetics (Trial). This aims to assist enterprises in keeping up with regulatory and policy changes in a timely manner, ensuring smooth adaptation to regulatory developments.

In this article, we would like to share the hair thermal damage model conducted by CIRS Testing and Amway (Shanghai), as published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. The frequent use of hair dryers can cause thermal damage to the hair. Currently, there are various hair care products aimed at repairing thermal-damaged hair emerged on the market, making it necessary to establish a convenient and stable hair thermal damage model to evaluate the efficacy of such products.

On July 31, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released six draft Technical Guidelines for public consultation, including the Technical Guidelines for the Study of Hair Dye Cosmetics (Trial). In terms of perm hair cosmetics, according to the relevant guidelines, the definition and classification of them have been clarified.