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China Issues Six Technical Guidelines (Trial) for Hair Dye, Perming, & Sunscreen Cosmetics 

China’s NIFDC releases 6 new technical guidelines for high-risk cosmetics, impacting hair dye, perming, and sunscreen product compliance.

May 5, 2026
China Issues Six Technical Guidelines (Trial) for Hair Dye, Perming, & Sunscreen Cosmetics 
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Hong Kong Launches Primary Evaluation Phase 1 for NDAs

Hong Kong introduces Primary Evaluation Phase 1 for NDAs, requiring pathway selection across 3 routes and reshaping drug registration strategy.

May 5, 2026
Hong Kong Launches Primary Evaluation Phase 1 for NDAs
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Hong Kong Clarifies Injectable Products Are Regulated as Pharmaceutical Products Under Cap. 138

Hong Kong confirms injectable products are generally classified as pharmaceutical products under Cap. 138, impacting medical aesthetics and borderline products

May 5, 2026
Hong Kong Clarifies Injectable Products Are Regulated as Pharmaceutical Products Under Cap. 138
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China April 2026 Reforms Reshape Drug Approval, Pricing, & Access

The reforms introduce new drug pricing rules, clarified conditional approval procedures, and tiered care measures.

May 4, 2026
China April 2026 Reforms Reshape Drug Approval, Pricing, & Access
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Taiwan Abolishes Legacy Cosmetics Review Fees

TFDA eliminates legacy cosmetics review fees, reducing compliance costs for foreign companies.

May 4, 2026
Taiwan Abolishes Legacy Cosmetics Review Fees
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CMDE Unveils 2026–2027 Roadmap for Medical Device Registration Guidelines, Emphasizing AI, IVDs, and High-Risk Technologies

CMDE maps 275 guideline updates, tightening requirements and giving manufacturers early visibility for planning and compliance.

May 4, 2026
CMDE Unveils 2026–2027 Roadmap for Medical Device Registration Guidelines, Emphasizing AI, IVDs, and High-Risk Technologies

Latest Blog Posts

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China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Implications for Drugs, Medical Devices, & Market Access 

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan signals stronger support for innovative drugs, advanced medical devices, reimbursement reform, and NMPA regulatory pathways.

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Implications for Drugs, Medical Devices, & Market Access 
Breaking Into Southeast Asia’s Dental Market: 3 Things Manufacturers Need to Get Right

Enter Southeast Asia’s dental market with a clear strategy: navigate regulatory complexity, sequence market entry, and retain control of registrations to scale efficiently.

May 6, 2026
Breaking Into Southeast Asia’s Dental Market: 3 Things Manufacturers Need to Get Right
Cisema Launches a Redesigned Website

Learn about Cisema’s redesigned website with faster performance, clearer navigation and expanded Asia Pacific coverage.

May 6, 2026
Cisema Launches a Redesigned Website
Entering China’s Intraocular Lens (IOL) Market: NMPA Registration Requirements for Foreign Manufacturers

Understand the pathway for intraocular lens (IOL) registration in China, including NMPA requirements and key compliance steps.

April 29, 2026
Entering China’s Intraocular Lens (IOL) Market: NMPA Registration Requirements for Foreign Manufacturers
China Hyaluronic Acid Registration: A Complete Guide

A complete guide to China hyaluronic acid registration, covering classification, NMPA requirements, and compliance steps for manufacturers.

China Hyaluronic Acid Registration: A Complete Guide
China Medical Device Approval Tracker: Imported Class II & III Devices

Track all imported Class II and III medical device approvals in China with this monthly updated NMPA submission tracker.

April 23, 2026
China Medical Device Approval Tracker: Imported Class II & III Devices

Latest Whitepapers

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China SELO Manufacturer License (CML) Whitepaper

Learn how the China Manufacturer License (CML) applies to pressure vessels, boilers, and special equipment approvals.

April 18, 2026
China SELO Manufacturer License (CML) Whitepaper
China Compulsory & Voluntary Certification Whitepaper

Explore China’s product safety certification system, testing requirements, certification procedures, and compliance obligations.

April 18, 2026
China Compulsory & Voluntary Certification Whitepaper
‍China SAMR Approval of Health Food & Supplements Whitepaper

Understand SAMR's filing and registration pathways, regulatory requirements, testing obligations, and compliance rules for health foods and supplements.

April 18, 2026
‍China SAMR Approval of Health Food & Supplements Whitepaper
China NMPA Cosmetics Approval Whitepaper

Learn about NMPA regulations, CSAR requirements, product testing, labeling rules, and approval pathways for cosmetics.

April 18, 2026
China NMPA Cosmetics Approval Whitepaper

Latest Events

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Cisema at the Hong Kong International Medical Device Regulatory Forum

Cisema joined the Hong Kong International Medical Device Regulatory Forum to discuss AI-driven medical device regulation, clinical validation, and upcoming Hong Kong medical device legislation.

May 28, 2025
Cisema at the Asia Summit on Global Health – Hong Kong

Cisema joined the Asia Summit on Global Health in Hong Kong to discuss healthcare innovation, investment, and new regulatory pathways connecting Hong Kong and China’s Greater Bay Area.

May 26–27, 2025
Cisema at RAPS Euro Convergence 2025 – Brussels

Cisema joined RAPS Euro Convergence 2025 in Brussels, sharing insights on China’s regulatory reforms, global compliance strategies, and the growing role of AI in regulatory and clinical development.

May 13–16, 2025
Cisema to Present at PharmaSynergy-RX 2026 – China: Understanding the System Behind the Market

Join Stefanie Fasshauer’s session on China’s pharmaceutical regulatory system at PharmaSynergy-RX 2026

February 5-6, 2026
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Cisema Will Present at Cosmoprof Asia 2025: Breaking into China’s Cosmetics Market

Join Cisema at Cosmoprof Asia 2025 in Hong Kong to gain expert perspectives on navigating China’s cosmetics regulatory landscape.

November 11-14, 2025
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Cisema Will Present at MEDICA 2025: Exploring the Future of MedTech Across Asia Pacific

Join Cisema at MEDICA 2025 in Düsseldorf to discover opportunities across Asia Pacific’s regulatory and market landscape.

November 17-20, 2025
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Cisema at ARCS Annual Conference 2026: China & Hong Kong Device Registration

Hamish King presents updates and practical guidance on China and Hong Kong medical device and IVD registrations at the ARCS Annual Conference 2026 in Sydney.

June 10-12, 2026
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Cisema at RAPS Euro Convergence 2026: Drug/Combination Registration Across EU, China & US

Meet Cisema at RAPS Euro Convergence 2026 in Lisbon and learn about regulatory pathways for drug and combination product development across the EU, China, and the US.

May 5-8, 2026
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Latest Webinars

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Free Webinar: Southeast Asia Market Entry: Regulatory Strategy for Medical Devices & SaMD

Plan your medical device or SaMD expansion in Southeast Asia with practical guidance on ASEAN regulations, market entry pathways, timelines, and approval strategies.

June 2, 2026 | 10:00–10:45am CEST
Free Webinar: Southeast Asia Market Entry: Regulatory Strategy for Medical Devices & SaMD
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Free Webinar: How to Register Medical Devices in China 101

Join Cisema’s experts, Hamish King and Jacky Li, for a free webinar that unpacks the essentials of China NMPA medical device registration.

November 13 2025 | 9:15–10:00 CET
Free Webinar: How to Register Medical Devices in China 101
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Free Webinar: “China MedTech Market: Regulations & Pathways” at UK International Trade Week 2025

Join a free webinar on China’s MedTech market, regulations, and fast-track pathways during the UK’s International Trade Week 2025.

November 7, 2025 | 09:30–10:50 GMT
Free Webinar: “China MedTech Market: Regulations & Pathways” at UK International Trade Week 2025
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Free Webinar: 2024 Round-Up of China Medical Device Regulations

Watch the on-demand webinar with Hamish King and Victoria Caldy covering key China medical device regulatory updates from 2024, approval trends, the new draft law, GBA fast-track pathways, and compliance considerations for 2025.

December 12, 2024‍
Free Webinar: 2024 Round-Up of China Medical Device Regulations

Case Studies

Read about how we work with clients to find solutions, bringing together deep industry knowledge with leading talent.

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April 18, 2026

China Manufacture License Renewal for Level A2 Pressure Vessels

Cisema supported Inox Torres Group in successfully renewing its China SELO license for Level A2 pressure vessels through expert audit preparation and regulatory guidance.

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