On April 24, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued the Notice on Issuing the 2026 Cosmetics Standard Project Initiation Plan. The plan includes a total of 27 standards related to the cosmetics sector, among which Determination Method for Water Resistance of Sunscreen Cosmetics is a revised standard, and all the rest are newly formulated standards.

On 28 April 2026, the European Commission issued Regulation (EU) 2026/909, which amends and updates the usage rules for multiple cosmetic ingredients, including benzyl salicylate, triphenyl phosphate, HC Yellow No 16 as well as DHHB, etc. This regulation revises Annexes II, III, IV and V of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

The published list covers CBI claims expiring between June 22, 2026, and July 31, 2026.

With the first reporting deadline (31 May 2026) fast approaching, enterprises should promptly begin data collection and filing preparations.

On April 24, 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion (SCCS/1687/25) on Silver (CAS No 7440-22-4) used in cosmetic products. Compared with the preliminary opinion released on December 18, 2025, the final version issued this time has been updated (all updated parts have been indicated in red).

On January 27, 2026, Taiwan released the “Guidelines for Safety Assessment of Novel Food Ingredients”, which clarify the definition, required submission materials, and regulatory procedures for novel food ingredients in Taiwan. The guidelines also specify documentation requirements for ingredients produced using genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs), ensuring the safety of such food ingredients for consumption.

On April 22, 2026, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 4 new food materials. Comments are welcomed before May 22, 2026.

On April 15, 2026, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced a second extension of the initial PFAS products reporting deadline, moving it from July 1, 2026 to September 15, 2026. Upon completion of the initial report, subsequent annual reports are due each February 1. Manufacturers unable to meet the deadline may apply for a single 90-day extension (to December 14, 2026).

GB 21668-2025 Safety Technical Specifications of Vehicles for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods was issued on October 5, 2025.

Concentration Limit: < 0.1% (by weight); Effective Date: May 10, 2027