NIFDC Solicits Public Comments on Six Microbiological Testing Methods for Cosmetics

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To all relevant organizations:

To further improve the technical standards for cosmetics, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) has organized the development and revision of six cosmetic standard drafts for public comment, including the General Rules for Microbiological Testing Methods in Cosmetics (Attachments 1–6). We are now formally soliciting public feedback.

Please submit your comments through the “Cosmetic Standard Development and Revision Management System” (https://www.nifdc.org.cn/nifdc/bshff/hzhpbzh/hzhpbzhxt/index.html) as required. The deadline for submission is March 22, 2026.

Attachments:

  1. General Rules for Microbiological Testing Methods in Cosmetics (Draft for Comments) and Drafting Explanations
  2. Testing Method for Total Plate Count in Cosmetics (Draft for Comments) and Drafting Explanations
  3. Testing Method for Thermotolerant Coliform Bacteria in Cosmetics (Draft for Comments) and Drafting Explanations
  4. Testing Method for Staphylococcus aureus in Cosmetics (Draft for Comments) and Drafting Explanations
  5. Testing Method for Molds and Yeasts in Cosmetics (Draft for Comments) and Drafting Explanations
  6. Testing Method for Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) in Cosmetics (Draft for Comments) and Drafting Explanations

National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) February 6, 2026

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