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.

On April 24 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion (SCCS/1685/25) on Cannabidiol (CBD) (CAS No. 13956-29- 1).

On April 15, 2026, China’s NIFDC published two trial technical guidelines for hair dye cosmetics, clarifying their scope of application and core requirements for research and quality control. CIRS Group provides a comprehensive interpretation of the key points of both guidelines to help cosmetic enterprises quickly capture compliance essentials and accurately grasp core requirements.

On April 24, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued the Notice on Issuing the 2026 Cosmetics Standard Project Initiation Plan. The plan includes a total of 27 standards related to the cosmetics sector, among which Determination Method for Water Resistance of Sunscreen Cosmetics is a revised standard, and all the rest are newly formulated standards.

On 28 April 2026, the European Commission issued Regulation (EU) 2026/909, which amends and updates the usage rules for multiple cosmetic ingredients, including benzyl salicylate, triphenyl phosphate, HC Yellow No 16 as well as DHHB, etc. This regulation revises Annexes II, III, IV and V of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

It can be hard to keep track of regulatory deadlines, so the CIRS team has put together this helpful infographic to make it a little bit easier. Scroll down to the bottom to find links to each of the dates mentioned.

On April 24, 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion (SCCS/1687/25) on Silver (CAS No 7440-22-4) used in cosmetic products. Compared with the preliminary opinion released on December 18, 2025, the final version issued this time has been updated (all updated parts have been indicated in red).

On April 15, 2026, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced a second extension of the initial PFAS products reporting deadline, moving it from July 1, 2026 to September 15, 2026. Upon completion of the initial report, subsequent annual reports are due each February 1. Manufacturers unable to meet the deadline may apply for a single 90-day extension (to December 14, 2026).

On April 21, 2026, South Korea's National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation (NIFDS) released a draft revision of the "Guidelines for Analytical Methods for Cosmetic Usage Limit Ingredients (Citizen Guide)" through the Korea Cosmetic Association (KCIA) for public comment. The public comment period closed on April 24, 2026. The revision adds 18 new analytical methods and improves existing methods for triclosan and zinc pyrithione.

On April 16, 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion (SCCS/1682/25) on Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) (CAS No. 25013-16-5). Compared to the preliminary opinion issued on 17 November 2025, the final opinion has maintained the same.