Japan’s MHLW, METI, and MOEJ released a collection of CSCL violation cases and countermeasures. To ensure compliance, companies must complete mandatory filings and lead times before manufacturing or importing new chemicals, centralize volume tracking, establish strong cross-departmental and supply-chain controls, and conduct regular internal audits.

On October 10, 2026, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the Draft Amendment to the Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China for public comment. The proposed amendments introduce several notable regulatory updates for the health food sector, aimed at streamlining approvals and updating product labeling requirements.

On October 10, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation publicly solicited comments on the “Draft Amendment to the Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China (Draft for Public Comment),” explicitly proposing to formally classify infant and young children complementary foods as special foods under regulatory oversight and implement strict filing requirements. This amendment addresses regulatory gaps in the oversight of infant and young children complementary foods, establishing a comprehensive safety management system covering all categories of infant and young children foods.

On October 10, 2026, China's SAMR published a draft amendment to the Food Safety Law, expanding it from 154 to 191 articles with public comments open until November 10. The major revisions enforce strict corporate accountability, introduce dedicated oversight for schools and e-commerce, mandate AI-driven remote surveillance, and establish severe personal penalties.

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 announced the pilot implementation of the Automatic Notification of certain cosmetics, through which pilot products can automatically obtain a CPN via FDA ePortal system.

In October 2026, the ECHA published the final opinion classifying trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and its inorganic salts as Repr. 1B, PMT, and vPvM substances, alongside upgraded acute toxicity hazards. Now submitted to the European Commission for review, this classification may soon require updated labelling, revised SDSs, and REACH restrictions across EU supply chains.

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

On October 9, 2026, California’s OEHHA proposed adding the herbicide Atrazine to the Proposition 65 cancer list following an IARC assessment. A public comment period runs through November 9, 2026, and if listed, businesses must provide warnings within 12 months and cease drinking water discharges within 20 months.

Navigating China’s complex dietary supplement market requires a clear regulatory strategy. Created by CIRS Group and HPA-Global, this 5-part series breaks down critical market-entry essentials: General Trade vs. CBEC, bonded warehousing, GACC facility registration, Blue Hat filings, and practical timeline/cost considerations to help international brands ensure full compliance.