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This guideline provides guidance on applying a risk-based approach to the review of in-house validated methods.

Pennsylvania enacted SB 381 (Act No. 92 of 2026), banning from January 1, 2027 the sale in the state of cosmetics using animal testing by manufacturers or their suppliers.

On October 15, 2026, China's NIDC published landmark draft standards for freeze-dried and single-dose cosmetics. Open for public feedback until November 22, 2026, the drafts establish unified testing requirements while excluding freeze-dried masks and trial samples, urging businesses to review formulations and plan compliance early. (51 words)

Indonesia has extended its mandatory halal certification transition period under an amendment to Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024. Compliance deadlines for cosmetics, natural medicines, supplements, chemicals, imported foods, and micro-enterprises are postponed to October 2028, offering businesses extra time to adjust supply chains and labeling while pre-shipment import rules are revoked.

CIRS Group has systematically compiled and in-depth analyzed the September 2026 new cosmetic ingredient filing information published by China NMPA.

Vietnam notified WTO of Draft Decree on Cosmetics Management (G/TBT/N/VNM/453) drafted by its Drug Administration; comments are due November 1, 2026.

Philippines FDA released a draft circular on regulatory inspection modes of health product establishments for public consultation on September 30, 2026.

The final version issued sets differentiated compliance rules for products at various regulatory stages and adding new provisions versus the draft version.

China’s NIDC supplemented and refined information such as CAS numbers, structural formulas, molecular formulas, and molecular weights for 913 existing cosmetic ingredients.

Indonesia BPJPH officially announced that the mandatory halal certification obligation taking effect on October 18, 2026 will be implemented as scheduled, without delay.