Cosmetics

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

Vietnam’s draft cosmetic management decree would replace existing rules and strengthen post-market controls for cosmetic companies.

Vietnam’s MoH recently published Circular drops several healthcare advertising regulations and streamlines requirements for many categories.

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.

China’s NMPA updates cosmetics testing methods, adding CBD detection and tighter impurity controls impacting global compliance.

China radio frequency beauty devices have new technical review guidelines issued to ensure that products are safe and effective

Vietnam’s DAV intensifies inspections through March 2026, targeting cosmetic notification compliance and Product Information File readiness.

NPRA Circular No. 1/2026 updates Malaysia’s cosmetic ingredient annexes to align with the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive

Indonesia’s BPOM has strengthened clinical trial approval procedures and introduced detailed requirements for cosmetic clinical trials.

The NMPA released 9 cosmetics test methods for cosmetics registration, filing, and supervision and inspection starting January 1, 2020.

On July 31, 2020, the Beijing MPA (Medical Products Administration) made an announcement to implement stricter supervision on medical cosmetology products.