Request a DemoOn January 12, 2026, the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released three announcements:
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1. The microbial limits and dioxane limits for cosmetics will take effect on January 1, 2027. 2. Seven substances were added to the list of prohibited cosmetic ingredients, and multiple restricted ingredients had their maximum concentrations tightened. 3. Nine new and revised test methods will be incorporated into STSC.
On January 12, 2026, the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released three announcements:
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China Updates the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (STSC): Adding 4 New Testing Methods and Revising 4 Existing Methods
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China Amends the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2015 (STSC): Adding 5 Testing Methods and Revising 2 Testing Methods
South Korea has established a cosmetic safety assessment system through the partial amendment to the Cosmetics Act (Act No. 21302, promulgated on December 30, 2025). Under the new system, cosmetic responsible sellers are required to prepare and retain product safety assessment documentation reviewed by a safety assessor before products are placed on the market or distributed. MFDS plans to further develop detailed rules and conduct pilot programs in 2026, with phased implementation expected from 2028 and full mandatory application around 2031.
