Following FAQs are all related to ordinary cosmetics filing, CIRS Group has compiled the information and translated them into English for your reference.

Recently, VDK’s synthetically produced β-carotene, manufactured using synthetic biology technology, obtained self-GRAS notification. This milestone signifies the product’s approval as a safe food ingredient for sale and use in the American market, providing crucial support for VDK’s global expansion strategy. This notification was fully supported by CIRS Group.

Japan included perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) and its related substances under strict regulatory control.

On January 12, 2026, the New Jersey Senate has passed Bill S1221, officially titled the Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act, which introduces a ban on the sale of cosmetic products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), effective in 2028.

On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule announcing a four-month extension to the compliance deadlines under its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS; 29 C.F.R. §1910.1200). This adjustment aims to provide OSHA with the necessary time to complete and formally issue supporting guidance documents, while ensuring that regulated entities have sufficient time for policy interpretation, internal assessment, and adaptation of compliance systems.

On December 5, 2025, the California OEHHA announced the formal listing of two chemicals, Bisphenol S (BPS) and N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, to the California Proposition 65 list.

On January 15, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), in collaboration with the National Health Commission and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, released the “Catalog of Permitted Health Function Claims for Health Foods: Helps maintain bone and joint health (alleviating Pain or stiffness/reducing cartilage damage)” along with supporting documents. These regulations took effect on January 1, 2026. This marks the first new function added to the health function catalog since the SAMR released the “Implementation Rules for New Functions and Product Technical Evaluation of Health Foods (Trial)” in 2023.

Based on data retrieved from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), seven new cosmetic ingredients have been filed between January 15 and January 23, 2025. 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, a total of 15 new cosmetic ingredients have been successfully filed in 2026.

On January 9, 2026, the Malaysian Medical Device Authority (MDA) issued the Medical Device (Prescribed Medical Device) Order 2026, aimed at strengthening the regulation of medical devices used for aesthetic and cosmetic purposes to ensure consumer safety and protection. The regulation is scheduled to come into effect on June 1, 2026.

On January 21, 2026, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) announced that the updated rules for importing and manufacturing cosmetic products had come into effect on 1 January 2026. All cosmetic products that contain a hazardous ingredient must comply with the updated rules for cosmetics (some changes take effect later).