Regulatory Updates on Global Cosmetics-Europe & Americas Overview (First Half of 2025)

This article reviews and summarizes the latest international cosmetic regulatory developments in the first half of 2025, with a focus on the European and American markets. It covers key updates from the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, and other relevant countries and regions. The aim is to help enterprises stay informed of regulatory changes, ensure compliant product launches, and enhance global market competitiveness.

Mexico COFEPRIS Launches Major Agreement to Simplify Sanitary Procedures

The Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS), under Mexico’s Ministry of Health (Secretaría de Salud), is responsible for regulating the market authorization, compliance review, and post-market surveillance of products such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, and dietary supplements. With regard to cosmetics, COFEPRIS oversees the entire lifecycle of products-including manufacturing, importation, distribution, and commercialization-to ensure that all products placed on the market meet established safety standards.