# China Regulatory Updates

> Cosmetics regulation in mainland China, with official sources on registration, filing, ingredient standards, technical review, and manufacturing.

Canonical URL: https://cosmeticaffairs.com/regulatory/jurisdictions/china/

## Official source directory — China

- [NMPA cosmetics announcements](https://english.nmpa.gov.cn/cosmetics.html): NMPA's English-language cosmetics directory for mainland China, including regulatory announcements, ingredient administration, and policy explanations.

- [China cosmetics technical review](https://www.nidc.org.cn/directory/web/nifdc/bshff/hzhpjssp/index.html): Official product and new-ingredient dossier guidance, technical review notices, and consultation drafts from China's drug-control institute.

- [China cosmetics standards & ingredients](https://www.nidc.org.cn/directory/web/nifdc/bshff/hzhpbzh/hzhpbzhtzgg/index.html): Official standards notices and consultation drafts, with links to the existing-ingredient directory and cosmetics industry standards. Check each notice's date and status.

- [SAMR national standards catalogue](https://std.samr.gov.cn/gb/gbQuery): Search national standards by name or number and check publication dates, implementation dates, and status. The catalogue spans multiple industries; match the standard to the product's scope.

- [NMPA registration & filing provisions](https://english.nmpa.gov.cn/2022-06/30/c_785637.htm): The agency's English reference text on cosmetic and new-ingredient registration and filing. Check the original Chinese text and subsequent amendments when interpreting requirements.

- [NMPA manufacturing & marketing provisions](https://english.nmpa.gov.cn/2022-10/25/c_824600.htm): The agency's English text on manufacturing and marketing supervision. NMPA states that the Chinese version prevails if interpretations differ.