Cut through the noise with this week’s essential regulatory headlines. We’ve distilled the most relevant updates across chemicals, food, and cosmetics so you can focus on action, not searching.

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Recently, the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Promotion Centre formally announced the list of 11 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) consulting service providers. CIRS Group secured one spot due to its accumulated technical expertise and professional capabilities in dual-carbon services. This marks the recognition of CIRS Group LCA consulting capabilities, thus enabling it to continue delivering more compliant and internationally compatible technical support for corporate green transitions.

On October 23, 2025, CIRS Japan successfully hosted its First Anniversary Celebration & Global Chemical Regulation Seminar in Tokyo. This event, available both in person and virtually, gathered together experts from the Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry (JEMAI) and the Japan Chemical Exporters & Importers Association (JCEIA), and other authoritative institutions, as well as representatives from major international chemical companies, including Mitsubishi Chemical and Kao Corporation. The event was packed with insightful discussions and networking opportunities, showcasing CIRS Japan's local expertise and the global support from CIRS Group.

On September 24, 2025, we were delighted to welcome over 100 attendees from 20 countries to the CIRS Global Chemical Regulations Conference. It was a day full of expert insights, lively discussions, and valuable networking, showcasing the global nature of the regulatory challenges and opportunities our industry faces. From start to finish, the energy in the room was clear: delegates connected with colleagues old and new, explored fresh ideas, and left with practical updates to support their work.

We are excited to announce a new strategic cooperation agreement between CIRS Europe and EPY S.R.L, an Italian software company specializing in regulatory compliance solutions. This partnership marks a significant step in enhancing regulatory support and digital solutions for businesses navigating complex compliance requirements.

On February 18, 2025, the Korea Cosmetic Industry Institute (KCII) announced the list of implementing agencies for the 2025 Global Cosmetics Regulatory Consulting Support Program. CIRS Group Korea, the South Korean subsidiary of CIRS Group, has once again been successfully selected. This marks the sixth consecutive year that CIRS Group Korea has been chosen as an implementing agency for this program, demonstrating the company's expertise and influence in the field of global cosmetics regulations.

On January 22, 2025, CIRS Japan (Japanese name: CIRSジャパン株式会社) was officially established in Tokyo. As another subsidiary of CIRS Group in Asia, the establishment of CIRS Japan marks a significant milestone for CIRS Group’s global strategic layout.

The CIRS Global Chemical Regulation Conference 2024 brought together industry leaders for a dynamic day of knowledge-sharing and networking. Held on October 17, in London, the event featured nine in-depth presentations and two engaging panel discussions, offering invaluable insights into the latest global chemical regulations, biocides, and sustainable supply chain practices. With experts across the field, the event delivered a comprehensive update on key trends shaping the future of chemical compliance.

On February 20, 2024, according to the announcement No. 2024-001 by the Korea Cosmetic Industry Institute (KCII), CIRS Group Korea, a subsidiary of CIRS Group, together with the Risk Management Research Institute Co., Ltd. and Duksung Women's University, was designated as the executing agency for the KCII’s 『2024 Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Evaluation Research Project』 in the name of the Duksung Women's University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation.