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In March 2026, the Shanghai Municipal, Fujian Provincial, Hubei Provincial, and Anhui Provincial Medical Products Administrations successively issued announcements regarding cosmetic supervision and sampling inspections. A total of 12 batches of products were found to be non-compliant. This summary of the announcements aims to help enterprises stay informed of evolving regulatory trends and strengthen their quality management and compliance awareness.

On March 26, 2026, Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) officially opened an 8-week public consultation aiming at seeking improvements to the regulation of sunscreens in Australia. Stakeholders are invited to submit their responses by May 23, 2026.

On March 31, 2026, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued the Announcement on Matters Related to Cosmetic Registration and Filing (Draft for Comments) and is now soliciting public comments.

On March 30, 2026, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) publicly solicited opinions on two mandatory national standards, including “Instructions for use of consumer interest- Part 3: General labelling for cosmetics” and “General requirements of safety and technical for toothpastes”.

Globally, the regulatory landscape for exosome cosmetics exhibits significant variability. This article systematically reviews the management measures, regulations, and ethical standards concerning exosome cosmetics in various countries/regions, including the United States, the European Union, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and mainland China. It explores the context of compliance and prohibitions, as well as their impact on industry development, providing comprehensive global regulatory compliance guidance for cosmetic companies.

On March 25, 2026, the Korea Cosmetic Industry Association (KCIA) issued a notification regarding the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's (MFDS) issuance of Notification No. 2026-16 to amend the "Regulation on Safety Standards, etc. for Cosmetics." The key amendments include the reorganization of hair dye ingredient lists, the addition of a new UV filter, and the revision of certain test methods. The amendments entered into effect on March 18, 2026.

On March 11, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a new unified platform for analyzing adverse event reports, known as the FDA Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS). This initiative marks a significant milestone in the agency’s mission to modernize and enhance transparency regarding the safety of regulated products.On March 11, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a new unified platform for analyzing adverse event reports, known as the FDA Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS). This initiative marks a significant milestone in the agency’s mission to modernize and enhance transparency regarding the safety of regulated products.

On March 13, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has unveiled a comprehensive three-pronged strategy for the cosmetics industry in 2026, centering on the phased implementation of a mandatory safety assessment system, a nationwide electronic labeling framework, and the establishment of an inter-ministerial council to boost industry competitiveness. The announcement was made during the "2026 Cosmetics Policy Briefing" held on March 12, 2026, in Seoul.

In March, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has launched a public consultation seeking industry and stakeholder feedback on proposed restrictions for long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC-PFCAs)-a subgroup of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-commonly used in personal care products and cosmetics. The consultation closes on April 17, 2026.

On March 13, 2026, the Advertising Regulation Department of China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued a notice on strengthening the supervision of prompt language in advertising. To maintain advertising market order and protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, it has been decided to launch a six-month cleanup and rectification campaign against prompt language malpractices in advertising starting immediately.