NMPA Updates Cosmetic Ingredient Catalog with Three Newly Monitored Substances

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Oct 21, 2025 | NMPA Updates Cosmetic Ingredient Catalog with Three Newly Monitored Substances

National Medical Products Administration NMPA China Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China IECIC Cosmetic Regulations Monitoring Procedures

On October 20, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced the second dynamic adjustment to the Catalog of Already Used Cosmetic Ingredients in accordance with relevant provisions under the Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations.

New Additions to the Catalog

The following three cosmetic ingredients have completed their three-year safety monitoring period. Following evaluation, they have been deemed compliant with the Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations and other relevant requirements, and have been included in Category II of the Catalog:

  • Lauryl Propyl Amino Acid (CAS: 5538-95-4)
  • Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Trimethylsiloxysilicate (CAS: 1402155-47-8)
  • Bis-Quaternium-Modified Dimethicone (CAS: 106214-84-0)

In addition, Category I of the Catalog has been updated to standardize the Chinese and INCI/English names of certain ingredients.

Public Feedback Function Introduced

The NMPA has also introduced a “Revision Suggestions” function on the Catalog's online query page, allowing industry stakeholders and the public to submit feedback and recommendations. All submitted opinions will be carefully reviewed and considered in future updates to ensure continuous improvement of the Catalog.

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Originally published on Global Product Compliance.

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