On April 14, 2026, National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released its proposed 2026 Cosmetics Standards Project Plan, outlining 27 new and revised standards open for public consultation within seven days. The proposed standards cover a wide range of areas, including cosmetic ingredients, testing methods, toxicological assessments, and product categories. Key items include: Ingredient standards: 2-Methoxy-methyl-p-phenylenediamine, HC Blue No. 16, Retinol and derivatives Toxicology tests: acute oral toxicity, reproductive and developmental toxicity screening Analytical methods: UV-Visible spectroscopy, test methods for multiple ingredients Product standards: freeze-dried facial masks, non-rinse hair cleansers Toothpaste standards: whitening efficacy, bad breath reduction, dextranase, benzoyl peroxide These standards aim to provide clear technical guidance for safety evaluation, product registration, and compliance. For industry, they reduce regulatory uncertainty, while for authorities, they strengthen post-market surveillance and risk monitoring through more consistent and scientifically robust frameworks.
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