On 17 November 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued preliminary opinion (SCCS/1682/25) on Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) (CAS No. 25013-16-5). The deadline for comments is set for 19 January, 2026.

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.

On 14 November, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion(SCCS/1681/25) on Tea Tree Oil (CAS/EC No. 68647-73-4 /285-377-1). Previously on 6 June, 2025, the SCCS issued scientific opinion(SCCS/1681/25) on Tea Tree Oil which has been open for comments. The final opinion issued this time is largely consistent with the opinion issued during the public consultation phase, but includes certain updates. These updates are highlighted in bold in the following text.

In light of increasing concerns over carcinogenic risks, the European Union is considering banning the use of ethanol as an active ingredient in hand sanitizers and other disinfectant products, triggering significant controversy. On October 10, a working group under the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) issued an internal recommendation classifying ethanol as a hazardous substance that may increase the risk of cancer and suggested it should be replaced in cleaning and other disinfectant products.

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

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

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.

On July 16, 2025, the European Union (EU) submitted notification G/TBT/N/EU/1148 to the World Trade Organization (WTO), aiming at simplification of the certain provisions and procedures of the following acts: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (“CLP Regulation”); Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products (“the Cosmetic Products Regulation”); and Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 laying down rules on the making available on the market of EU fertilising products (“Fertilising Products Regulation”)

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 30 June, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued scientific opinion(SCCS/1679/25) on Benzophenone-2 (BP-2)(CAS No. 131-55-5, EC No. 205-028-9) and Benzophenone-5 (BP-5) (CAS No. 6628-37-1, EC No. 613-918-7).