China NMPA, Announcement of Five Test Methods to Be Included in Cosmetic Safety Technical Standards

On February 19, 2024, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced five new test methods for cosmetic ingredients, including the method for azelaic acid and its salts. These methods will be officially incorporated into the Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Safety (2015 Edition) and will take effect starting July 1, 2025. The test methods to be included in the 2015 Edition of..

Singapore HSA, Launch of the New Medical Device Regulatory e-System SHARE Portal

On May 21, 2025, Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) announced that it will replace the current medical device registration submission system, MEDICS, with a new one-stop digital portal for regulatory services, SHARE, starting July 14, 2025. This system transition will affect all ongoing and upcoming registration applications for medical devices. To ensure a smooth transition, stakeholde..