China NMPA Adds Three Updated Safety Standards to Cosmetics Safety Technical Specification (2015 Edition)
May-21-2026
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...
Read MoreChina Enforces Revised Drug Administration Law Implementation Regulations
May-09-2026
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...
Read MoreChina NMPA Consults on Two Draft Mandatory National Standards for Cosmetics and Toothpaste
Apr-09-2026
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...
Read MoreChina NMPA Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Reforms to Cosmetics Registration and Notification
Apr-08-2025
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,...
Read MoreChina 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...
Read MoreChina Adopts Environmental Code, Marking New Phase of Ecological Governance
On 12 March 2026, China officially adopted the Environmental Code of the People’s Republic of China, marking a significant milestone as the country enters a new phase of codified ecological and environmental governance. Key Highlights of the New...
Read MoreChina NMPA Releases Five Recommended Industry Standards for Cosmetic Ingredients, Effective May 2027
Apr-08-2026
On 7 April 2026, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) officially released five new recommended industry standards for cosmetic ingredients under Announcement No. 34 of 2026. The new standards focus on the technical requirements for biotechnology-derived and plant-derived...
Read MoreChina Adds Five Substances to the Hazardous Chemicals Catalogue - Joint Government Announcement
Apr-16-2026
On April 16, 2026, the Ministry of Emergency Management of the People's Republic of China, together with nine other central government authorities, announced the inclusion of five additional chemical substances into the national...
Read MoreChina Notifies New Hazardous Property Inspection Standards for Dangerous Goods under WTO TBT Framework
On 16 March 2026, China submitted a series of technical notifications to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), introducing updated national standards for the inspection...
Read MoreChina Issues Draft National Standard on Road Transport of Dangerous Goods (Parts 1-7) Aligned with ADR Framework
On February 10, 2026, China notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft national standard titled Rules for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road (GB XXXXX, Parts 1–7) for public consultation....
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