On June 9, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Final Administrative Order (OTC000039), officially adding Bemotrizinol (Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine) to the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Monograph M020 (Sunscreen Drug Products) as a permitted active ingredient. This marks the first addition of a new active ingredient to the U.S. OTC sunscreen monograph since the late 1990s, representing a significant milestone in the modernization of the country's sunscreen regulatory framework. The final order will take effect on August 9, 2026.

On June 10, 2026, South Korea MFDS published the "Guide for Preparation of Cosmetic Safety Assessment Documentation" , providing guidance for cosmetic responsible distributors on preparing safety assessment documentation.

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, Indonesia notified the WTO of draft guidelines (G/TBT/N/IDN/187) establishing Halal Assurance System (SJPH) criteria and critical control points for cosmetics, ahead of the mandatory halal certification deadline of October 17, 2026.

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.

ECHA has released its sixth REACH report, reviewing the status of animal testing alternatives for chemicals.

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).

Thailand continues to strengthen its regulatory oversight of cosmetic microneedle products with the publication of new mandatory labeling requirements for Dissolving Microneedle Patches.