This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations worldwide as of May 2026.
Regulatory News
On June 15, 2026, China's NMPA released two mandatory national standards which define how to determine and handle these two cosmetic adverse reactions.
As of mid-June 2026, 10 new cosmetic ingredients have completed filing (notification) in June, bringing the cumulative total for the year to over 100.
CIRS Group has compiled the data from China's NMPA and Guangzhou authorities to help enterprises track regulatory trends and mitigate compliance risks.
On June 4, 2026, China's NMPA released the draft for comments of the mandatory national standard "Specifications for Toothpaste Ingredients" (GB 22115-202X, replacing GB 22115-2008).
CIRS Group has conducted a systematic review and in-depth analysis of the cosmetic ingredient filings published by China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in May 2026.
On May 29, 2026, China's STSC underwent a significant update. To accompany this update, China's NIFDC simultaneously released official supporting Q&As. CIRS Group has compiled and organized the information below for your reference.
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).
On May 22, 2026, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) issued errata for the "Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)." Textual errors were identified in certain provisions of "Chapter 4: Physicochemical Test Methods." The corrected errata table has been officially published.
As of now, 17 new cosmetic ingredients have completed filing in May 2026, and the pace of filings continues to accelerate. CIRS Group has compiled and interpreted the relevant information to help the industry stay informed of the latest developments in cosmetic new ingredients.
