NMPA’s Announcement on Incorporating Eight Testing Methods into Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (No. 51 of 2026)

Local Title

国家药监局关于将《化妆品中三价铬和六价铬的检验方法》等8项方法纳入化妆品安全技术规范的公告（2026年第51号）

Country/Region

Chinese Mainland

Competent Authority

National Medical Products Administration

Type

Notice

Status

To be enforced

Release Date

2026-05-29

Implementation Date

2027-03-01

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Summary

Noteworthy Information

On May 29, 2026, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced amendments to the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC), adding four new testing methods and revising four existing ones. Although the amendments are scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2027, NMPA encourages stakeholders to adopt the updated methods in advance where appropriate.