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).

On January 21, 2026, China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) Releases Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Technical Review of Cosmetics, we have collected the latest FAQs and translated them into English for your reference.

This webinar will cover forward-looking topics such as alternative testing methods, safety and efficacy assessment approaches, and practical guidance on PIF compilation. It aims to help industry stakeholders stay ahead of regulatory trends and achieve compliance with cosmetic regulatory requirements in Taiwan and worldwide.

On January 20, 2026, the Brazil Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) officially launched Public Consultations No. 1380 and No. 1381. These consultations focus on the repackaging and reuse of packaging for personal care products, cosmetics, and perfumes.

This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations as of December 2025, including domestic China industry news, newly issued regulations, updates to relevant standards and policies, and regulatory requirements, as well as global regulatory trends in the cosmetics sector. It aims to assist enterprises in ensuring compliance and keeping up with global cosmetics regulatory trends.

On January 15, 2025, China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) issued a notice announcing the release of three draft cosmetic standards aimed at further enhancing the country’s technical framework for cosmetics. The drafts are now open for public consultation, with the deadline for submitting comments set for February 24, 2026.

The ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) is a regional agreement aimed at harmonising cosmetic product requirements to reduce technical trade barriers among ASEAN member states. There are five lists specify prohibited, restricted, and permitted ingredients used in cosmetic products in the Annexes of the ACD. The latest revisions to Annexes II, III, and VII were updated on December 12, 2025.

Ms. April Guo, General Manager of Personal and Home Care Division at CIRS Group, has been invited to deliver a keynote speech. She will offer a comprehensive analysis of the core content and regulatory trends of China’s updated cosmetics regulations, helping enterprises fully understand policy changes, navigate compliance challenges, and seize market opportunities.