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 September 25, 2025, the National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly issued Announcement No. 6 of 2025, releasing 32 new national food safety standards and 2 amendments. Among these, four standards related to food contact materials include: GB 4806.10-2025 Coatings and Coatings for Use with Food Contact Materials and Articles GB 4806.16-2025 Silicone Rubber Materials and Products for Food Contact GB 31604.21-2025 Determination of Migration of Benzoic Acid, Phthalic Acid, and Terephthalic Acid in Food Contact Materials and Products GB 31604.64-2025 Determination of Migration of Citrate and Sebacate Compounds in Food Contact Materials and Products

Think of your scalp as an extension of your facial skin—in fact, scalp is the second most sensitive area on your head, just after the eye contour. It's the vital "soil" from which your hair grows, home to more than 100,000 follicles and a rich supply of nerves and blood vessels. Today, with the rising quality of life, people place a greater emphasis on skin care, with (scalp care also encompassed). Since the scalp and hair significantly influence facial and overall aesthetics, the interest in scalp wellness is surging. Consequently, finding effective ways to assess scalp health has become a pressing need.

On July 31, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released six Technical Guidelines, including the Technical Guidelines for the Study of Hair Dye Cosmetics (Trial) (Draft for Comments), to solicit public opinions. The following is a detailed interpretation of the Technical Guidelines for the Study of Hair Dye Cosmetics (Trial) (Draft for Comments) and the Technical Guidelines for the Study of Quality Control Standards for Hair Dye Cosmetics (Trial). This aims to assist enterprises in keeping up with regulatory and policy changes in a timely manner, ensuring smooth adaptation to regulatory developments.

In this article, we would like to share the hair thermal damage model conducted by CIRS Testing and Amway (Shanghai), as published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. The frequent use of hair dryers can cause thermal damage to the hair. Currently, there are various hair care products aimed at repairing thermal-damaged hair emerged on the market, making it necessary to establish a convenient and stable hair thermal damage model to evaluate the efficacy of such products.

Master file registration for medical devices in China is conducted in accordance with the "Announcement on Medical Device Master File Registration" and related regulatory provisions. It involves confidential technical information about the composition and manufacturing processes of medical device raw materials, which can be registered by the suppliers of these raw materials.

The State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China have jointly issued the new GB 19083-2023 "Medical Protective Masks," which will officially replace the current GB 19083-2010 version on December 1, 2025.

On July 31, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released six draft Technical Guidelines for public consultation, including the Technical Guidelines for the Study of Hair Dye Cosmetics (Trial). In terms of perm hair cosmetics, according to the relevant guidelines, the definition and classification of them have been clarified.

On July 29, 2025, the Secretariat of the National Food Safety Standard Review Committee announced the drafting of 30 national food safety standards, including the National Food Safety Standard-Standard for the Use of Nutritional Fortification Substances in Foods, for public consultation. This initiative is conducted in accordance with the Food Safety Law and its implementing regulations.

Collaborative research on a hair heatrf damage model, jointly conducted by Hangzhou C&K Testing Technic Co., Ltd. (CIRS Testing) and Amway (Shanghai) Innovation and Science Co., Ltd. (Amway), has achieved significant progress. The findings have been formally published in the internationally authoritative SCI-indexed journal- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. This breakthrough study not only provides a novel scientific tool for in-depth exploration of hair heat damage mechanisms but also marks a new level of global recognition for China’s cosmetic efficacy evaluation technology within the international academic community.