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Recently, the Annexes of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) were updated to the substances listed in Annexes II, III, IV and VI.
Indonesia BPOM opened for public comment on the Implementation of Post-Market Safety Surveillance for Natural Medicines, Quasi-drugs, Health Supplements, and Cosmetics.
On June 9, 2026, Thailand TFDA proposed ACD-aligned cosmetic ingredient limits that tighten homosalate, BP-3, salicylic acid, and ZPT, and ban Quaternium-15.
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.
Thailand continues to strengthen its regulatory oversight of cosmetic microneedle products with the publication of new mandatory labeling requirements for Dissolving Microneedle Patches.
On February 12, 2026, Indonesia submitted notification G/TBT/N/IDN/184 to the World Trade Organization (WTO), detailing the draft regulation regarding the Form and Procedures for the Labelling of Non-Halal Information. This initiative introduces uniform standards for the labeling of “Non-Halal”, ensuring consistency across products marketed within Indonesia. The deadline for comments is set for March 14, 2026.
This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations as of January 2026, 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 27, 2026, the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) published the draft list of pharmaceutical ingredients used in natural medicines, health supplements, quasi-drugs, and certain cosmetics to implement the regulation on risk assessment for the use of ingredients in these products. The public consultation period has ended as of February 10, 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.
