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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.

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.

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 22, 2026, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) issued errata for the "Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)." Textual errors were identified in certain provisions of "Chapter 4: Physicochemical Test Methods." The corrected errata table has been officially published.

Based on the current laws and regulations of South Korea, CIRS Group provides a systematic analysis of the full compliance process for cosmetics exported to South Korea, covering seven key areas: definitions, classifications and market entry requirements, regulatory authorities, enterprise roles, compliance procedures, documentation requirements, and sample standard import declaration reports and inspection reports. This guide offers one-stop guidance to help products clear customs and enter the market in compliance.

In April 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), the Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration, and the Sichuan Provincial Medical Products Administration successively issued announcements on cosmetic supervision and sampling inspection. A total of 103 batches of cosmetics were found non-compliant, and 47 batches were detected with prohibited ingredients.

China introduces an electronic labelling pilot for imported cosmetics in Shanghai, changing label verification rules and QR code requirements for import compliance.

On April 30, 2026, China has published the mandatory national standard GB 26396–2026 (Safety Technical Specification for Cleaning Products), upgrading the former recommended standard GB/T 26396-2011. Effective May 1, 2027, the standard sets unified requirements on raw materials, safety indicators, and labeling for all cleaning products manufactured, sold, or imported in China.