NEWS

UK SAG-CS published seven final safety opinions on cosmetic ingredients, CIRS Group has compiled the conclusions and provided a regulatory interpretation for each ingredient.

Thai FDA issued cosmetic advertising inappropriate‑text examples compiling non‑compliant claims from inspections and enforcement for operators’ pre‑launch self‑review.

Malaysia’s NPRA announced that a soothing cream containing the controlled medicinal ingredient Hydroquinone had its notification revoked and is banned from sale in Malaysia.

Thai FDA has released a draft on a voluntary e-labeling system for cosmetics, offering enterprises more flexible options for presenting label information.

South Korea’s National Assembly passed its first cosmetic‑industry‑specific act for full‑value‑chain support and amended the Cosmetics Act to strengthen safety oversight.

China NMPA issued "General Technical Requirements for Cosmetic Product Standards," promoting the standardized, regulated and high-quality development of cosmetics industry.

On August 18, 2026,Thailand formally classified toothpastes containing fluoride at 5000 ppm for oral use as hazardous drugs.

The Philippines FDA released the draft Guidelines on health product classification and list for public comment by September 17, 2026.

On August 19, China's IECIC undergoes fifth dynamic adjustment. This article provides a detailed review of these five adjustments.

South Korea MFDS announces draft amendments, introducing in vitro test methods for the determination of SPF and UVA PA for sunscreen cosmetics.