The ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) is a regional agreement aimed at harmonising cosmetic product requirements to reduce technical trade barriers among ASEAN member states. There are five lists specify prohibited, restricted, and permitted ingredients used in cosmetic products in the Annexes of the ACD. The latest revisions to Annexes II, III, and VII were updated on December 12, 2025.

On December 8, 2025, the Indonesian National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) issued Regulation No. 627 of 2025, which specifies the required testing parameters to be included in the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) submitted during applications for the Border Import Certificate (Surat Keterangan Impor Border, SKI Border) for cosmetics. This regulation has been officially taken into effect on January 8, 2026.

On November 6, 2025, Indonesia submitted notification G/TBT/N/IDN/160/Add.2 to the World Trade Organization (WTO), announcing the Draft Decree of the Minister of Religious Affairs Regarding Establishment of Harmonized System Codification of Types of Products that are Required to be Halal Certified in Food and Beverages. This draft decree proposes the establishment of a Harmonized System (HS) code list for products that are subject to mandatory halal certification. The draft is currently open for public consultation, with the comment period ending on November 30, 2025.

This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of October 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.

Recently, the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) issued an announcement revoking the distribution permits of 34 cosmetic products. The revocation was due to the presence of harmful and/or prohibited ingredients in these products, which may pose serious health risks to consumers.

This article reviews and summarizes the latest international cosmetic regulatory developments in the first half of 2025, with a focus on the Asia market. It covers key updates from Taiwan, China, ASEAN member states and Korea. The aim is to help enterprises stay informed of regulatory changes, ensure compliant product launches, and enhance global market competitiveness.

This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of July 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 July 10, 2025, the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia issued Announcement No. Bil (18) dlm. NPRA/PPPK/01/04 to revise the Cosmetic Regulatory Guidelines in Malaysia. The updated guidelines take effect from the date of publication.

On June 17, 2025, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam submitted notification G/TBT/N/VNM/349 to the WTO, announcing the proposed Draft Decree on the Management of Cosmetics. The draft decree is expected to be approved in September 2025 and come into effect on July 1, 2026. The deadline for comments is 60 days from the date of notification.

On March 18, 2025, the FDA Philippines issued FDA Circular No. 2025-002, amending the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD). This circular will officially take effect 15 days after its publication.