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Based on data retrieved from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), nine new cosmetic ingredients have been filed between March 1 and March 12, 2026. Detailed information is provided in the table below. At present, the associated technical specifications have not been made public, and the ingredient has not yet entered the post-filing monitoring period. As of now in 2026, a total of 45 new cosmetic ingredients have been filed.

On March 10, 2026, the South Korea government issued Presidential Decree No. 36176, revising the Enforcement Decree of the Cosmetics Act. This revision primarily introduces provisions related to "Cosmetics Day" activities and establishes regulations allowing relevant authorities to request necessary data and information to investigate how consumers purchase cosmetics directly from overseas. The revised decree will take effect on March 10, 2026, with Article 13, Section 2 becoming effective on April 2, 2026.

This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations as of February 2026, including domestic China industry news, newly issued regulations, updates to relevant standards and policies, and regulatory requirements, as well as global regulatory trends in the cosmetics sector. It aims to assist enterprises in ensuring compliance and keeping up with global cosmetics regulatory trends.

On February 25, 2026 , the Government of Canada has published an amendment to the Domestic Substances List (DSL) in the Canada Gazette, Part II (Volume 160, Number 4), applying Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions to Cyclohexylamine (CAS No. 108-91-8).

To help stakeholders stay informed of the latest developments and gain insights into market trends, this article provides a systematic review and in-depth analysis of the cosmetic ingredient filings published by China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in February 2026. The report mainly covers the number of new ingredient filings during the month, basic information about the filing enterprises, the regional distribution of domestic filers, ingredients that have been filed multiple times, and interpretations of selected ingredients. It aims to offer valuable data support and information references for the cosmetics industry.

On February 27, 2026, the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risk (COFEPRIS) of Mexico issued a sub-email notification authorization form, establishing email as the formal medium for the agency to issue notifications and requests, with the aim of enhancing service quality and response efficiency.

On March 3, 2026, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam issued an announcement stating that it has suspended the circulation and ordered the recall of 291 cosmetic products containing Cyclotetrasiloxane and Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane; D4.

On March 2, 2026, the Drug Administration of Vietnam, under the Ministry of Health, submitted Notification No. G/TBT/N/VNM/393, Draft Decree on the Management of Cosmetics, to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Currently, the decree is open for public consultation, with the proposed effective date set for July 1, 2026. The deadline for submitting comments is set for May 1, 2026.

Recently, the Beijing Cosmetics Review and Inspection Center has published a series of Q&A regarding ordinary cosmetics filing. The following content is primarily excerpted from the 53rd issue, compiled by CIRS Group for reference.

On March 3, 2026, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) of the Ministry of Health and Welfare issued Announcement No. 1151400412, amending the "Processing Timeframe Table for Application Items." This announcement covers pharmaceuticals, food, medical devices, cosmetics, and other fields, specifying processing timeframes for various matters. It includes 11 items related to cosmetic management and 12 items related to cosmetic manufacturing site management and laboratory accreditation.