China Adopts Mandatory National Cosmetics Safety Standard GB 7916-2026
China's NMPA has released GB 7916-2026, its first mandatory national standard for general cosmetics safety, which will replace the 1987 standard from 1 January 2028.
China Adopts Mandatory National Cosmetics Safety Standard GB 7916-2026
China Adopts First Mandatory National Cosmetics Safety Standard
On 6 August 2026, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released the country’s first mandatory national standard dedicated to cosmetics safety, GB 7916-2026 Cosmetics,General Safety Requirements.
The new standard modernises the safety framework for cosmetic products placed on the Chinese market. It will replace and abolish the older GB 7916-1987 Hygienic Standard for Cosmetics upon its entry into force on 1 January 2028.
A transition period has been established. Products manufactured or imported before 1 January 2028 that comply with previous regulations can continue to be sold until the end of their shelf life.
You may access the notice here.
Originally published at worldover.io
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