In this episode, we cover China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) public consultation on six draft cosmetic testing methods released on February 3, 2026. These methods — which include procedures for acrylates (HPLC), chromium speciation (LC-ICP-MS), aristolochic acids, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, diethanolamine, and silica nano-particle detection — are intended to standardize analytical practices in cosmetics laboratories and regulatory testing. The consultation is open until March 5, 2026, and stakeholders can submit feedback through China’s cosmetic standards management system. We explain the key methods being proposed and why accurate testing standards are essential for compliance.
For full consultation details and expert analysis, please click at China NIFDC Consults on Six Draft Cosmetic Testing Methods