China New Ingredient Filing Status: Nine New Cosmetic Ingredients Filed in March

Based on data retrieved from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), nine new cosmetic ingredients have been filed between March 1 and March 12, 2026. Detailed information is provided in the table below. At present, the associated technical specifications have not been made public, and the ingredient has not yet entered the post-filing monitoring period. As of now in 2026, a total of 45 new cosmetic ingredients have been filed. 

Note: The English names of the companies listed above located in domestic China are for reference only. Please refer to the official registered or commonly used names for formal use.

Interpretation of Information on New Cosmetic Ingredient

Saussurea laniceps, commonly known as the woolly-headed snow rabbit, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family and is endemic to China. This species grows in alpine stone fields at altitudes ranging from 3,200 to 5,280 meters, primarily distributed across Sichuan, Yunnan, and Tibet. Due to its slow growth and fragile habitat, it is classified as a nationally protected species of level II.

Acer truncatum, known as the money maple or yuanbao maple, is a deciduous tree in the Sapindaceae family, originally found in the Yuci District of Jinzhong City. It is distributed across several provinces, including Jilin, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Hebei, Shanxi, Shandong, northern Jiangsu (north of Xuzhou), Henan, Shaanxi, and Gansu. Research indicates that the money maple has properties that dispel wind and dampness, and it can relieve lumbar and back pain. Additionally, it serves as an excellent ornamental tree and street tree, and it can be used as a building material, possessing significant industrial and economic value.

On July 6, 2022, Sichuan Lumingqiu Plateau Ecological Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd. filed Tibetan pig fat (国妆原备字20220015), which was canceled on December 16, 2025. The intended uses of Tibetan pig fat include skin protectant, emollient, moisturizer, solvent, and occlusive agent.

Camellia chekiangoleosa, known as Zhejiang red camellia, is a plant in the Theaceae family, found in the provinces of Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan, Zhejiang, and Anhui in China. This species is endemic to China and is valued for its ornamental, oil-producing, and medicinal properties, making it an important genetic resource for oil tea and camellia breeding.

Lycium ruthenicum, commonly referred to as black goji berry, is primarily distributed in the arid regions of northwest China, widely found in provinces such as Qinghai, Xinjiang, Tibet, Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, and Inner Mongolia. Additionally, it is present in southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, parts of Central Asia, Mongolia, and countries in North Africa and Southern Europe along the Mediterranean coast. Research indicates that black goji berries are rich in nutrients such as carotene, thiamine, and riboflavin, and they also contain abundant minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, and zinc. The water-soluble portion of its fruit is rich in active polysaccharides and anthocyanins.

Aronia melanocarpa, also known as black chokeberry, is a deciduous shrub in the Rosaceae family, native to North America. Studies show that its berries are rich in flavonoids, anthocyanins, and polyphenols. Extracts from black chokeberry have demonstrated efficacy in treating cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, leading to its widespread application in the pharmaceutical and food industries in Europe and North America.

Anoectochilus roxburghii, commonly known as golden thread orchid or golden silk grass, is an orchidaceous plant widely used in traditional medicine and is regarded as a rare and precious herbal remedy, earning titles such as "King of Medicine," "Golden Herb," "Divine Medicine," and "Bird Ginseng." It is primarily distributed in southern China, including Guangdong, Fujian, and Zhejiang. Rich in active components such as anoectochilus glycosides, plant polysaccharides, and flavonoids, this herb exhibits significant antibacterial, soothing, moisturizing, restorative, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties. In 2021, it was included in the National Key Protected Wild Plants List, classified as a nationally protected species of level II in China.

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