In October 2025, the provincial Medical Products Administrations (MPAs) of Shanghai, Shanxi, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, and Hunan successively issued public notices. A total of 48 batches of products were found to be non-compliant with regulations.
This article provides a consolidated overview of the relevant regulatory notices, supplemented by recent developments in regulatory enforcement activities – such as unannounced inspections and sampling inspections – conducted by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and selected provincial and municipal authorities. The aim is to assist enterprises in staying informed of evolving regulatory trends and to reinforce awareness of quality management and compliance requirements.
Cosmetic Supervision and Sampling Inspection Data
Shanghai Municipal Medical Products Administration Notice on the Results of the First Batch of Cosmetic Supervision and Sampling Inspection in 2025
On October 9, 2025, the Shanghai Municipal Medical Products Administration issued a notice to strengthen the supervision and administration of cosmetic quality, regulate market order, and ensure the safe use of cosmetics by consumers. The Shanghai Administration organized a quality supervision and sampling inspection of cosmetic manufacturing and distribution enterprises in Shanghai. A total of 15 batches of cosmetics were found to be non-compliant.
The non-compliant cosmetics include body wash, hair dye cream, and styling spray, among others. The reasons for non-compliance include total bacterial count, ingredient consistency, flagging ingredients such as phenol, minoxidil, piroctone olamine, and methanol.
https://yjj.sh.gov.cn/zx-hzp/20251013/7bbd8cced9974d8981195ea7d97e766a.html
Shanxi Provincial Medical Products Administration Notice on Three Batches of Non-Compliant Cosmetics
On October 11, 2025, the Shanxi Provincial Medical Products Administration issued a notice regarding the cosmetic sampling and testing conducted in Shanxi Province in 2024. According to the testing results from the Shanxi Testing and Inspection Center (Shanxi Institute of Standardization and Metrology), a total of three batches of body wash products were found to be non-compliant.
The non-compliant items were all related to physicochemical testing of cosmetics – specifically, the presence of a mixture of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone with magnesium chloride and magnesium nitrate (in a ratio of 3:1 for methylchloroisothiazolinone to methylisothiazolinone).
https://yjj.shanxi.gov.cn/xxfb/gsgg/202510/t20251011_9973878.shtml
Jiangxi Provincial Medical Products Administration Announcement on the Third Batch of Cosmetic Supervision and Sampling Inspection in 2025
On October 16, 2025, the Jiangxi Provincial Medical Products Administration issued an announcement stating that, in accordance with the 2025 Provincial Cosmetic Supervision and Sampling Inspection Work Plan, continuous supervision and sampling inspections have been carried out across the province, covering both production and distribution stages of cosmetics.
In this batch of inspections, a total of 12 batches of cosmetics were found to be non-compliant, including six batches of hair dye cream, two batches of sunscreen cream, two batches of sunscreen spray, one batch of shampoo, and one batch of body wash. The non-compliant items involved include phenylmethyl pyrazolone, toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate, m-aminophenol, 2-methylresorcinol, 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine, and N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-phenylenediamine sulfate, etc.
https://mpa.jiangxi.gov.cn/jxsypjdglj/col/col45622/content/content_1978649540463890432.html
Jiangsu Provincial Medical Products Administration Notice on 17 Batches of Non-Compliant Cosmetics (2025, No. 5)
On October 24, 2025, the Jiangsu Provincial Medical Products Administration issued its fifth notice of the year, announcing the results of cosmetic sampling inspections conducted in accordance with the annual inspection plan. Sampling was carried out across various cosmetic manufacturers and distributors throughout the province. A total of 17 batches of cosmetics were found to be non-compliant with regulatory standards.
The non-compliant products included gel nail polish, freckle-removing creams, and sunscreen sprays. The items failed due to the presence of prohibited or restricted substances such as dichloromethane, 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine, benzene, chloramphenicol, and terbinafine.
https://da.jiangsu.gov.cn/art/2025/10/24/art_84625_11664845.html
Hunan Provincial Medical Products Administration Notice on One Batch of Non-Compliant Cosmetic Product (2025, No. 10)
On October 31, 2025, in accordance with the Hunan Provincial 2025 Cosmetic Sampling and Testing Plan, the Hunan Provincial Medical Products Administration conducted sampling inspections of cosmetic products manufactured and distributed across the province. One batch of acne treatment essence water was found to be non-compliant. The non-compliant ingredients detected were metronidazole and chloramphenicol, both of which are prohibited for use in cosmetic products.
https://mpa.hunan.gov.cn/mpa/xxgk/tzgg/wjtz/202510/t20251031_33839031.html
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NMPA Announcement on the Results of a Surprise Inspection of Gansu Dashouyin Rose Technology Co., Ltd. (2025, No. 36)
On October 20, 2025, the NMPA released the results of a recent surprise inspection conducted on Gansu Dashouyin Rose Technology Co., Ltd. The inspection revealed that the company had violated relevant provisions of the Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Cosmetics and the Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics. Serious deficiencies were found in the company’s production quality management system. As of now, the Gansu authority has initiated a formal investigation, ordered the company to suspend its production and business operations, and required it to carry out corrective measures to address the identified issues.
https://www.nmpa.gov.cn/xxgk/fxjzh/hzhpfxjch/hzhpfxjcgjj/20251020171409123.html
Guangzhou Completes Special Sampling Inspection of 2,066 Cosmetic Batches-40 Found Non-Compliant
On October 24, 2025, the Guangzhou Municipal Administration for Market Regulation announced the results of its 2024 Special Sampling Inspection Program for Cosmetics. A total of 2,066 batches of cosmetics (including enforcement sampling) were inspected citywide. Among them, 2,026 batches met regulatory requirements, while 40 batches were found to be non-compliant.
The non-compliant products spanned nine categories:
- Sunscreens
- Face masks
- General skincare and miscellaneous products
- Spot-removal and whitening products
- Hair dyes, perms, and hair growth treatments
- Shampoos, conditioners, and body cleansers
- Acne-treatment products
- Toothpastes
- Skincare products for infants and children
https://www.gz.gov.cn/zwgk/zdly/cpzljgzf/ccgg/content/post_10497266.html?sessionid=
Linxia, Gansu, Launches One-Month Special Inspection of Online Cosmetic Sales and Beauty Service Venues
Recently, the Linxia Prefecture Administration for Market Regulation in Gansu Province carried out a one-month special inspection targeting cosmetic e-commerce operations and beauty service establishments within its jurisdiction.
Following the principle of “consistency between online and offline operations”, the inspection focused on several key areas:
- Identifying and documenting all entities engaged in online cosmetic sales and beauty services to establish a comprehensive regulatory ledger;
- Investigating and removing counterfeit cosmetics, unlicensed cosmetic production, unregistered or unfiled products, non-compliant products that fail to meet mandatory national standards, and those under sales suspension – especially those sold or used via online platforms and beauty salons; and
- Cracking down on illegal advertising, particularly misleading claims suggesting medical efficacy or other prohibited indications related to cosmetic functions.
During the inspection period, a total of 252 cosmetic e-commerce businesses and beauty service venues were inspected. Authorities issued 91 rectification orders and investigated 8 cases of regulatory violations. (Source: China Food and Drug Network)
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