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Explanation of Adjustments to the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (April 13, 2026)
Local Title:
《已使用化妆品原料目录》调整说明（2026年04月13日）
Country/Region:
Chinese Mainland
Competent Authority:
National Institutes for Food and Drug Control;  National Medical Products Administration
Type:
Inventory
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2026-04-13
Implementation Date:
2026-04-13
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 Official NMPA’s Announcement on Adjustments to the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (April 13)
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Summary

On April 13, 2026, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the fourth dynamic adjustment to the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (IECIC). This update primarily introduces a newly approved cosmetic ingredient and standardizes the Chinese and INCI nomenclature for 49 ingredients to ensure global consistency and accuracy.

History
2026-04-13
Explanation of Adjustments to the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (April 13, 2026)
In force
Release Date: 2026-04-13
Implementation Date : 2026-04-13
2026-01-04
Explanation of Adjustments to the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (January 4, 2026)
In force
Release Date: 2026-01-04
Implementation Date : 2026-01-04
2025-10-20
Inclusion of Three New Cosmetic Ingredients (Including Lauroyl Alanine) to the IECIC II
In force
Release Date: 2025-10-20
Implementation Date : 2025-10-20
2025-06-24
Explanation of Adjustments to the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (IECIC)
In force
Release Date: 2025-06-24
Implementation Date : 2025-06-24
2025-06-24
Announcement of the National Medical Products Administration on Matters Concerning the Management of the Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (No. 61 of 2025)
In force
Release Date: 2025-06-24
Implementation Date : 2025-06-24
2021-04-30
Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China 2021
In force
Release Date: 2021-04-30
Implementation Date : 2021-05-01
2021-01-26
Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (Draft for Comments)
Invalid
Release Date: 2021-01-26
Implementation Date : /
2015-12-23
Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China 2015
Invalid
Release Date: 2015-12-23
Implementation Date : 2015-12-23
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