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CIRS Group has compiled the data from China's NMPA and Guangzhou authorities to help enterprises track regulatory trends and mitigate compliance risks.

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.

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.

On May 11, 2026, GACC issued Announcement No. 61 to supplement the implementation of the new Measures for the Inspection and Quarantine Supervision and Administration of Import and Export Cosmetics (Decree No. 284). Effective December 1, 2026, it specifies operational requirements for import declaration, information record-keeping, and pre-export inspection, while repealing multiple prior regulations.

In April 2026, the NMPA issued the 2026 Cosmetic Standards Project Plan, covering 27 standards across categories including cosmetic ingredients, product standards, and testing methods. Among them, 6 hair dye ingredient standards are particularly noteworthy. The NMPA has explicitly indicated that China's permitted hair dye list is expected to accelerate its expansion from the current 72 types, offering consumers a wider range of hair color choices. CIRS Group provides a detailed interpretation below.

CIRS Group has compiled and summarized the latest global cosmetics regulatory developments in April 2026, covering industry news, new regulations, policy adjustments, and regulatory trends, helping companies stay compliant and fully informed of the evolving global cosmetics regulatory landscape.

Recently, China NIFDC issued two technical guidelines for hair perming cosmetics. CIRS Group provides an in-depth interpretation covering nine core aspects-offering comprehensive and professional technical support and practical guidance for cosmetics enterprises. Additionally, a detailed comparison between the official versions and the drafts for comments of both guidelines is attached, helping enterprises quickly grasp the key revisions and accurately adapt to the new regulatory requirements.