On August 28, 2023, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced significant amendments to the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) (STSC). The key updates include the addition of a new prohibited ingredient, the clarification of benzene limit in cosmetics, the revision of 5 testing methods, and the introduction of 14 additional testing methods. Notably, except that the revised methods are scheduled to come into force on March 1, 2024, all other new contents will take immediate effect upon release. 

lThe revised testing method “Determination of Acrylamide in Cosmetics” specifies the determination of acrylamide in cosmetics by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. It is applicable to the determination of acrylamide content in liquid water-based, liquid oil-based, gel, cream and lotion, and powder cosmetics.