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.

On September 12, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the launch of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Public Dashboard for Cosmetic Products, an interactive tool designed to facilitate the public’s ability to query real-time adverse event data on cosmetic products. The user-friendly platform allows users to download report listings or data sets, with reports being updated daily to include the most recent submissions.

This regulation restricts the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cosmetic products in the state of Washington that contain intentionally added formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers. The objective is to reduce consumer exposure to formaldehyde through the use of cosmetic products, due to its known health risks. The regulation will enter into force on September 28, 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.

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

In 2025, CIRS Group further expanded the platform function by incorporating global ingredient lists and usage restrictions, upgrading it to the Global Cosmetic Ingredient Regulatory Database (Global CosIng), which strive to facilitate the smooth compliance for enterprises engaged in global cosmetics trade. We are proud to officially launch the Global CosIng TODAY!

On 14 May 2025, Regulations and Pharmaceutical Affairs Related to Domestic and Overseas Cosmetics (化粧品にかかわる海外・国内の法規制・薬事対応), a definitive industry guide published by Japan’s renowned academic publisher Joho Kiko, saw its official release.

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.

On February 11, 2025, the United States notified a cosmetic-related measure (G/TBT/N/USA/2187) restricting the intentional addition of formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in cosmetics. The deadline for public comments is April 11, 2025. If approved, the restriction will take effect on January 1, 2027.

On November 26, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed establishing and requiring standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products, as mandated by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). This proposed rule, if finalized, would protect consumers by – to the extent it reduces exposure to asbestos – resulting in fewer asbestos-related illnesses.