To enhance the implementation of China’s Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations and promote ingredient innovation, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has released Announcement No. 61 of 2025. This update introduces a dynamic adjustment mechanism for the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients (IECIC) – enabling continuous updates, improved accuracy, and better alignment with global cosmetic safety practices. The move marks a major step toward more transparent and science-driven cosmetic ingredient management in China. To clarify key management issues related to the IECIC, the NMPA has issued a series of official responses. The cosmetic team at CIRS Group has compiled and translated these explanations for industry reference.

Following FAQs are all related to ordinary cosmetics filing, CIRS Group has compiled the information and translated them into English for your reference.

On June 24, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released two technical guidelines-Guideline for the Study and Determination of the History of Safe Consumption of New Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial) and Guideline for the Study and Determination of the History of Safe Use of New Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial)-along with related Q&As. Following six questions together with the corresponding answers are related to the first guideline (the next six ones related to the second guideline will be presented in the next article). CIRS Group has compiled and translated them into English for your reference.

On June 24, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released two technical guidelines-Guideline for the Study and Determination of the History of Safe Consumption of New Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial) and Guideline for the Study and Determination of the History of Safe Use of New Cosmetic Ingredients (Trial)-along with related Q&As. Following six questions together with the corresponding answers are related to the second guideline. CIRS Group has compiled and translated them into English for your reference.

In order to strengthen cosmetic regulation and safeguard consumer rights, the NMPA's Department of Cosmetics Supervision has provided answers to key industry concerns-such as labeling-based on current Chinese laws and technical standards. CIRS Group has compiled the information and translated them into English for your reference.

Following FAQs are all related to cosmetic safety assessment, CIRS Group has compiled the information and translated them into English for your reference.

On April 29, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) Releases Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Technical Review of Cosmetics, we have collected the latest FAQs and translated it into English for your reference.

On April 29, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) Releases Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Technical Review of Cosmetics, we have collected the latest FAQ and translated it into English for your reference.

In response to frequently encountered issues by cosmetic manufacturing enterprises, Beijing Cosmetics Review and Inspection Center has provided detailed answers based on relevant regulations, including the Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics, the Provisions on the Supervision and Administration of Enterprises’ Fulfillment of Responsibilities for the Quality and Safety of Cosmetics, and the Measures for the Administration of Cosmetic Inspection. CIRS Group has compiled the information and translated them into English for your reference.

We have collected the latest FAQs on ordinary cosmetics filing from the Beijing Cosmetics Review and Inspection Center and translated them into English for your reference.