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).

France will implement a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, import, export, and sale of cosmetics containing PFAS, effective January 1, 2026. France's PFAS ban underscores its leadership in proactive environmental legislation. As the EU considers bloc-wide PFAS restrictions, France’s pioneering move may accelerate chemical regulation reforms across Europe. With the first bans taking effect in 2026, the global chemical industry faces transformative challenges in developing safer alternatives and adapting to evolving regulatory landscapes.

On 19 November 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued preliminary opinion (SCCS/1686/25) open for comments on the safety of Thiomersal (CAS No 54-64-8) and Phenylmercuric salts (CAS No 62-38-4, 94-43-9) as preservatives in cosmetic products. The deadline for comments is set for 21 January, 2026.

On 19 November 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued preliminary opinion (SCCS/1685/25) open for comments on Cannabidiol (CBD) (CAS No. 13956-29- 1). The deadline for comments is set for 21 January, 2026.

On 27 November, 2025, the United Kingdom submitted notification G/TBT/N/GBR/108 to the World Trade Organization (WTO), proposing amendments to the UK Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The proposed amendments mainly include the approval of Hexyl Salicylate by listing it as a restricted ingredient in cosmetics, as well as the prohibition of 13 substances classified as CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Reprotoxic). The amendments are scheduled to be officially published in February 2026, with the deadline for comments set for 26 January, 2026.

On November 17, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued scientific advice open for comment on hair dye Basic Brown 16 (C009) (SCCS/1684/25) and Basic blue 99 (C059) (SCCS/1683/25). The deadline for comments is set for January 19, 2026.

Based on data retrieved from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), three new cosmetic ingredients have successfully been filed between December 1 and December 3, 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 152 new cosmetic ingredients have been successfully filed in 2025.

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 November 2025. 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 17 November 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued preliminary opinion (SCCS/1682/25) on Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) (CAS No. 25013-16-5). The deadline for comments is set for 19 January, 2026.