On May 8, 2026, Shanghai Customs and the Shanghai MPA jointly announced the implementation requirements for the electronic labeling pilot program on imported cosmetics in Pudong New Area. Pilot products will be subject to label verification focused on visible Chinese label content, with QR code information exempt from duplicate checks. The announcement takes effect on May 11, 2026.

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.

To sell dietary supplements containing new dietary ingredients (NDI) in the U.S. market, you must submit an NDI notification (NDIN) to the FDA at least 75 days in advance. However, the FDA’s response to an NDIN does not have a clear conclusion like a GRAS notice, such as “FDA has no questions”. As a result, many companies often find it difficult to determine whether their notification has been “notified” when faced with a response filled with regulatory clauses and template terminology. CIRS Group combines FDA official guidelines and real cases to break down the types of NDIN responses and interpret the notification results for your reference.

Recently, according to the National Health Commission’s administrative licensing information system, D-allulose has been added to the Terminated Review List of New Food Raw Materials.

Brazil REACH (Law 15.022/2024) came into effect in November 2024, requiring registration of chemicals manufactured or imported at ≥1 ton/year.

On April 20, 2026, the U.S. EPA released the 2026 Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal and opened it for public comment.

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.

MCEE issued Notice No. 2026-103 revising the Existing Chemical Substances List.

Recently, Shandong Weiyan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (“Shandong Weiyan”) achieved a milestone in its international compliance journey for its product, astaxanthin. With comprehensive professional support from CIRS Group, the company’s astaxanthin has been concluded by GRAS Panel as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).