The test report for the registration or filing of cosmetics must be issued by cosmetic registration and filing inspection institutions. The test report must conform with the requirements of the Technical Standards for Cosmetics, the Working Rules for Cosmetic Registration and Filing as well as other regulations.

On January 15, 2025, China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) issued a notice announcing the release of three draft cosmetic standards aimed at further enhancing the country’s technical framework for cosmetics. The drafts are now open for public consultation, with the deadline for submitting comments set for February 24, 2026.

Effective January 1, 2026, the supporting standard for China RoHS implements its Amendment No. 1.

This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of November 2025, covering industry news, newly issued regulations, latest standards updates, relevant policy adjustments, and regulatory requirements. It aims to assist enterprises in ensuring compliance and keeping up with global cosmetics regulatory trends.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are increasingly becoming a focal point of global concern due to their potential long-term impacts on the environment and human health. As a class of synthetic chemicals characterized by high stability and widespread applications, PFAS are facing increasingly stringent regulatory scrutiny in the cosmetics sector. This article explores the physicochemical properties and potential health risks of PFAS, and systematically reviews the evolving global regulatory landscape related to their use in cosmetics. It aims to help cosmetic enterprises gain a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements, mitigate compliance risks, enhance product safety, and strengthen competitiveness in international markets.

Recently, Haier Group announced the bidding results, and CIRS Testing has been fully recognized, once again becoming Haier Group's hazardous substance testing service provider. CIRS Testing will continue to offer high-quality inspection, regulatory assessment, and sustainable development projects as part of a one-stop compliance solution for Haier and its supply chain enterprises.

This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of October 2025, covering industry news, newly issued regulations, relevant policy adjustments, and regulatory requirements. It aims to assist enterprises in ensuring compliance and keeping up with global cosmetics regulatory trends.

On November 18, 2025, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) announced a public consultation concerning two new varieties of food-related products, including polyvinyl alcohol.

Recently, the EPD reports for two products under the globally leading bamboo brand dasso®—dassoCTECH® and dassoXTR® outdoor bamboo products—were updated and republished under the International EPD System. As a pioneer in the international green and low-carbon field, dasso® is the first Chinese bamboo product manufacturer to have an EPD report.

This article provides a consolidated overview of the relevant regulatory notices, supplemented by recent developments in regulatory enforcement activities-such as unannounced inspections and sampling inspections-conducted by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and selected provincial and municipal authorities. The aim is to assist enterprises in staying informed of evolving regulatory trends and to reinforce awareness of quality management and compliance requirements.