China Opens Public Consultation on Revised Measures for Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances

On June 11, 2026, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) officially launched a public consultation on the revised Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances. The proposed...

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China Releases 2026 Compliance Management Catalogue for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products (RoHS)

On May 28, 2026,  the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China officially announced the Compliance Management Catalogue for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products (2026...

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China Issues Errata for the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)

On 22 May 2026, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) officially released an errata notice for the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition). following a review by the Cosmetic Standardization Technical...

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China Issues New Custom Measures for Imported and Exported Cosmetics

On May 6, 2026, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China introduced a new regulatory framework for the inspection, quarantine, and supervision of imported and exported cosmetics...

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China Adds Eight New and Revised Cosmetic Testing Methods to Safety Standards

On May 29, 2026, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the adoption of eight new and revised testing methods under the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition). These include...

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China NMPA Adds Three Updated Safety Standards to Cosmetics Safety Technical Specification (2015 Edition)

 On 15 May 2026, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the inclusion of three revised cosmetic safety standards in the Cosmetics Safety Technical Specification (2015 Edition), thereby strengthening regulatory control...

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China Enforces Revised Drug Administration Law Implementation Regulations

The revised Implementation Regulations of the Drug Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China entered into force on May 15, 2026, under State Council Order No. 828. The updated regulatory framework strengthens...

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China NMPA Consults on Two Draft Mandatory National Standards for Cosmetics and Toothpaste

On March 30, 2026, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China launched a public consultation on two draft mandatory national standards for cosmetics and toothpaste. The proposed standards aim to strengthen product...

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China NMPA Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Reforms to Cosmetics Registration and Notification

On March 31, 2026, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China released a draft announcement for public consultation, proposing updates to the registration and notification requirements for cosmetics. This initiative aims to streamline regulatory procedures further,...

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China to Enforce New Import Food Registration System Under GACC Decree No. 280 from 1 June 2026

From 1 June 2026, China will implement a new regulatory framework governing the registration of overseas food production, processing, and storage facilities for food exported to the country.  Issued under Decree No. 280 by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic...

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