On November 24, 2025, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) under the Ministry of Health and Welfare officially issued the testing method for Sudan dyes in cosmetics (Method No. RA03D015.001), which came into effect upon the date of publication.

On November 6, 2025, Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) released the updated list of restricted cosmetic ingredients. The key revisions are as follows: Deletion of One Ingredient: The use of boric acid in cosmetics is completely banned. Boric acid and its salts, previously listed as restricted ingredients, have been removed from the list of restricted substances. Addition of 34 Ingredients: The total number of restricted ingredients has increased from 186 to 219, with 34 new substances added to the list of restricted cosmetic ingredients. Revision of 74 Entries: A total of 74 entries have been revised in the updated list of restricted cosmetic ingredients.

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 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 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 and summarizes the latest updates on cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of February 2025, covering 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 updates on cosmetics regulations globally as of January 2025, covering 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 January 21, 2025, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) under the Ministry of Health and Welfare proposed two draft regulations: “Labeling Requirements for Outer Packaging, Containers, Labels, or Package Inserts of Cosmetics” and “Specific Fragrance or Flavor Ingredients Required to Be Labeled in Cosmetics.” These drafts have been released for a 60-day public consultation period to collect feedback from various stakeholders.

On December 14, 2023, the Taiwanese Ministry of Health and Welfare published a notice on the draft amendment of the List of Ingredients Prohibited in Cosmetic Products to commence a period of public comments. The new amendment will come into effect on July 1, 2024. For any comments or suggestions, please submit them within 60 days from the day following the publication of the notice.

On August 17, 2022, the Taiwan FDA issued Circular No. 1111608018, revising the safety guidelines for children’s cosmetics. The supervision of children’s cosmetics in Taiwan is also very rigorous and many cosmetic ingredients are not allowed to be used in children’s cosmetics.