Stricter Oversight for Cosmetics: China's Updated Safety Measures Take Effect from August 2025

China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has introduced new rules the ‘Administrative Measures for Monitoring and Evaluation of Cosmetic Safety Risks‘, which are set to take effect on 1 August 2025. The purpose of the new measures  is to to strengthen supervision of cosmetics and standardize safety risk monitoring and assessment.

Key Points: 

Start Date: The rules will take effect on 1 August , 2025. 

What’s Covered:

• Checks on ingredients, finished products, and how they are made and sold.
• Monitoring for any side effects or safety issues when people use them. 

Who’s Responsible:

• Cosmetic companies (brands, manufacturers, and sellers) must track and report safety risks.

What Will Happen

• Safety Checks: The government will collect data from tests, customer complaints, and inspections. 
• Risk Levels: Products with high risks levels may be recalled or banned.
• Public Updates: Safety reports will be shared to help consumers make informed choices. 

What Companies Must Do 

• Follow quality control rules and report any safety problems. 
• For new ingredients or special claims (such as "anti-aging"), extra safety tests are needed. 
• If companies don’t comply, they could face warnings, fines, or other penalties. 

Why This Matters 
These rules aim to prevent problems before they happen, making cosmetics safer for everyone. Companies should prepare now to comply with the new system. 
The official announcement can be accessed on the NMPA website here.