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Global Cosmetics Regulatory Updates-Vol. 43 (September2026)
CIRS Group has summarized the latest global cosmetic regulatory developments of September 2026 to help enterprises gain a comprehensive view of global regulatory trends.
Oct 16, 2026
Global
China NIDC Seeks Comments on Two Cosmetic Standards: Freeze-dried Cosmetic Products and Single-use Cosmetics
China NIDC released two draft standards to unify category-specific technical, test and management requirements for freeze-dried and single-dose cosmetics.
Oct 16, 2026
China
China NMPA Releases the Toothpaste Classification Catalog, Effective from May 1, 2027
China NMPA issued the Toothpaste Classification Catalog to strengthen toothpaste supervision, standardize efficacy classification and claims and safeguard consumers’ oral health.
Oct 15, 2026
China
Analysis Report on the Filing Status of New Cosmetic Ingredients in China-September 2026
CIRS Group has systematically compiled and in-depth analyzed the September 2026 new cosmetic ingredient filing information published by China NMPA.
Oct 14, 2026
China
Australia AICIS Seeks Comments on Seven Draft Chemical Evaluation Statements, Covering Three Personal Care Product-related Substances
AICIS has opened seven draft evaluation statements for 21 AIIC-listed chemicals for public comment, with several substances assessed for personal care uses.
Oct 14, 2026
Australia
Vietnam Releases Draft Decree on Management of Cosmetics, Proposed to Take Effect on January 1 2027
Vietnam notified WTO of Draft Decree on Cosmetics Management (G/TBT/N/VNM/453) drafted by its Drug Administration; comments are due November 1, 2026.
Oct 13, 2026
ASEAN
Vietnam
Brazil Anvisa Issues Rules for Artisanal Cosmetics Production, Exempting Product Registration/Notification and Simplifying Sanitary Licensing
Brazil’s Anvisa issued its first rules for artisanal cosmetics, easing registration, operating authorization and technical responsibility requirements.
Oct 13, 2026
Brazil
India Adjusts Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian Origin Symbols for Cosmetics to Voluntary Additional Declarations
Recently, India formally promulgated the “Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026”.
Oct 13, 2026
India
Philippines FDA Pilots Automatic Notification System for Cosmetic Products
Philippines FDA announced the pilot implementation of the Automatic Notification of certain cosmetics, through which pilot products can automatically obtain a CPN via FDA ePortal system.
Oct 12, 2026
Philippines
ASEAN
Philippines FDA Seeks Comments on Draft Inspection Mode Rules for Health Product Establishments, Including Cosmetics
Philippines FDA released a draft circular on regulatory inspection modes of health product establishments for public consultation on September 30, 2026.
Oct 12, 2026
Philippines
ASEAN