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.

Based on data retrieved from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), nine new cosmetic ingredients have been filed between March 13 and March 20, 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 49 new cosmetic ingredients have been filed.

On January 10, 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued the final opinion on hair dye Basic Brown 16 (C009) (CAS No. 26381-41-9) (SCCS/1684/25) and Basic Blue 99 (C059) (CAS No. 68123-13-7)(SCCS/1683/25). This final opinion aligns with the scientific opinion published on November 17, 2025.

On January 12, 2026, the New Jersey Senate has passed Bill S1221, officially titled the Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act, which introduces a ban on the sale of cosmetic products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), effective in 2028.

Based on data retrieved from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), seven new cosmetic ingredients have been filed between January 15 and January 23, 2025. 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, a total of 15 new cosmetic ingredients have been successfully filed in 2026.

On January 21, 2026, China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) Releases Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Technical Review of Cosmetics, we have collected the latest FAQs and translated them into English for your reference.

On January 13, 2026, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2026/78, introducing amendments and updates to the requirements for the use of carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic (CMR) substances in cosmetics. The regulation modifies Annexes II, III, IV, and V of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Based on data retrieved from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), seven new cosmetic ingredients have been filed between January 8 and January 14, 2025. 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, a total of 10 new cosmetic ingredients have been successfully filed in 2026.

On January 6, 2026, according to the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), a new cosmetic ingredient has completed the filing process. This marks the first new cosmetic ingredient filing approved in 2026.

On January 4, 2025, China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the third dynamic adjustment to theInventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (IECIC).