Cosmetics

As of July 1, 2026, Taiwan has completed its cosmetic GMP rollout, extending mandatory ISO 22716-based manufacturing standards to nearly all cosmetic factories

New NCI rules reduce administrative burden, streamline dossiers, and expand opportunities to reuse existing safety data.

Review China's new draft standards for cosmetic cheilitis and contact urticaria before the August 15, 2026, consultation deadline.

New data on cosmetic registrations, ingredient filings, safety assessments, and standards development reveals key compliance trends in China.

New customs measures taking effect in December 2026 will reshape how cosmetics are inspected, cleared, labeled, and electronically verified in China.

China’s NMPA released a AI roadmap for smarter supervision across drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics regulation, covering AI-supported review, inspections, traceability, risk monitoring, and digital governance through 2035.

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

Hong Kong classifies classifcation of injectable products, impacting medical aesthetics and borderline products.

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

Vietnam’s Drug Administration (DAV) is stepping up cosmetic product recalls as post-market surveillance tightens.

China’s NMPA has opened consultation on a draft mandatory toothpaste safety standard that could tighten product requirements.

China NMPA adds four new cosmetic testing methods effective July 2026, impacting compliance and safety assessment strategies.