This guidance addresses frequently asked questions concerning implementation of the mandatory cosmetic recall requirements.

Pennsylvania enacted SB 381 (Act No. 92 of 2026), banning from January 1, 2027 the sale in the state of cosmetics using animal testing by manufacturers or their suppliers.

On October 14, 2026, the EPA proposed extending compliance deadlines for trichloroethylene (TCE) under TSCA section 6(a) to December 31, 2027. This extension applies to specific processing, industrial uses, wastewater discharges, and HFC-134a manufacturing. Additionally, safety data sheet updates are required within 30 days of the final rule, with public comments open through November 13, 2026.

The Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notification pathway remains a critical route for food ingredient regulatory compliance and commercialization in the United States. Following our previous reviews for Q1 and H1 2026, CIRS Group compiled the latest GRAS notification updates published on the official U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website from July through October 15, 2026.

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) is updating the Industrial Safety and Health Act (ISHA) to mandate SDS and labeling compliance for 35 newly added substances, 1 deletion, and 4 modified entries. Following October 2026 overseas stakeholder hearings, affected chemical exporters must review product inventories ahead of the April 2029 enforcement date.

Recently, China's National Health Commission (NHC) issued notifications regarding the approval and review of “Three new foods” (new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products). The notifications included: 5 notifications of extension notice; 7 notifications of review opinions. 1 non-approval decisions.

The Philippines has enacted strict Chemical Control Orders for benzene and vinyl chloride, mandating registration, import clearances, and use bans.

SCCS considers Acetophenone safe when present up to a maximum concentration of 0.01% in cosmetics for adults and children from the age of 3 years.

On October 15, 2026, China's NIDC published landmark draft standards for freeze-dried and single-dose cosmetics. Open for public feedback until November 22, 2026, the drafts establish unified testing requirements while excluding freeze-dried masks and trial samples, urging businesses to review formulations and plan compliance early. (51 words)

On October 15, 2026, the EU’s SCCS released its final opinion (SCCS/1688/26) deeming Heliotropin (CAS No. 120-57-0) safe for cosmetic use only up to a 1.8% concentration in adult fine fragrances, following ECHA’s proposed Repr. 1B classification that would otherwise trigger a prohibition under EU cosmetics regulations.