On April 24, 2026, the General Department of the National Medical Products Administration issued a notice releasing the 2026 Cosmetics Standard Project Plan. The plan outlines priorities for the formulation and revision of cosmetic standards in line with the Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Cosmetics. It assigns responsibilities to the Cosmetics Standardization Technical Committee and its sub-technical committees to manage drafting, verification, public consultation, and technical review of standards. The notice emphasizes strengthening project tracking, ensuring scientific rigor, practicality, and coordination with existing standards, and completing all tasks within specified timelines. Provincial drug administrations are also encouraged to support standard development by mobilizing technically capable institutions within their jurisdictions. The initiative aims to enhance the quality, consistency, and regulatory framework of cosmetic standards in China.
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