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On May 12, 2025, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2025/877, amending the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. This amendment incorporates a new group of substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction (CMR substances)-as identified under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation- into Annex II, the List of Substances Prohibited in Cosmetic Products. Additionally, Entry 311 of Annex III has been deleted and its content transferred to Entry 1730 of Annex II. This regulation will enter into force on September 1, 2025.

This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of April 2025, covering industry news, newly issued regulations, relevant policy adjustments, and regulatory requirements. It aims to assist enterprises in ensuring compliance and keeping up with global cosmetics regulatory trends.

On 8 May 2025, the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) under the Department for Business and Trade issued Notification G/TBT/N/GBR/102, proposing the Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (No.2) Regulations 2025. The draft regulations seek to amend Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (List of UV filters allowed in cosmetic products) to impose restrictions on the use of Benzophenone-3 in cosmetic products. The deadline for submitting comments is 60 days from the date of notification.

On 2 May, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion (SCCS/1674/25) on Butylparaben (CAS No. 94-26-8). The preliminary opinion was issued on 13 January, 2025.

On April 7, 2025, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu issued notification G/TBT/N/TPKM/559, announcing the draft amendment to the "List of Prohibited and Restricted Ingredients in Cosmetic Products (Draft)." The comment period for this draft is 60 days from the date of notification, and the amendment is expected to take effect on July 1, 2026.

This article compiles data on cosmetic sampling inspections conducted within China and updates related information for April 2025.

On April 29, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) Releases Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Technical Review of Cosmetics, we have collected the latest FAQs and translated it into English for your reference.

On April 27, 2025, the China Association of Fragrance, Flavour and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI) issued an announcement to further implement the relevant provisions of the Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations and the Measures for Administration of Cosmetics Labeling, to facilitate the healthy development of international trade in cosmetics, and to better safeguard consumers' right to know and right to choose.

On April 29, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) Releases Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Technical Review of Cosmetics, we have collected the latest FAQ and translated it into English for your reference.

On April 4, 2025, Thailand notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation titled Cosmetic Labeling: Fluoridated Toothpaste (G/TBT/N/THA/773).