On April 15, 2026, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released six technical guidelines covering the study and quality control of hair dye, perm, and sunscreen cosmetics. These products are regulated as special cosmetics under the Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), which requires strict registration and higher safety and quality standards. The guidelines are listed below: Hair Dye Cosmetics (Study) Hair Dye Cosmetics (Quality Control) Perm Cosmetics (Study) Perm Cosmetics (Quality Control) Sunscreen Cosmetics (Study) Sunscreen Cosmetics (Quality Control) They define product scope, technical research requirements, and quality control parameters, including microbiological and physicochemical specifications, testing items, and management measures. The documents also clarify classification criteria, such as irreversible hair color change for dyes and UV protection for sunscreens. Overall, the guidelines provide a standardized technical framework to support product registration, safety evaluation, and regulatory compliance in China's cosmetics sector.
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