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 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).

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.

This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of November 2025, covering industry news, newly issued regulations, latest standards updates, relevant policy adjustments, and regulatory requirements. It aims to assist enterprises in ensuring compliance and keeping up with global cosmetics regulatory trends.

This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of October 2025, covering industry news, newly issued regulations, relevant policy adjustments, and regulatory requirements. It aims to assist enterprises in ensuring compliance and keeping up with global cosmetics regulatory trends.

On October 3, 2025, the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) of Indonesia officially enacted the Technical Requirements for Cosmetic Ingredients (Regulation No. 25 of 2025), which comprehensively updates the usage standards for cosmetic ingredients. According to the regulatory provisions, the previously implemented Regulation No. 23 of 2019 and Regulation No. 17 of 2022 are simultaneously repealed.

This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of September 2025, covering industry news, newly issued regulations, relevant policy adjustments, and regulatory requirements. It aims to assist enterprises in ensuring compliance and keeping up with global cosmetics regulatory trends.

Recently, the Indonesia Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) has canceled the distribution permits for 21 cosmetic products. The decision was made due to discrepancies between the actual ingredients and the information declared on the product labels, indicating non-compliance with labeling regulations.

This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of August 2025, covering industry news, newly issued regulations, relevant policy adjustments, and regulatory requirements. It aims to assist enterprises in ensuring compliance and keeping up with global cosmetics regulatory trends.