This article compiles the cosmetic regulation updates that took place in November and December, covering regions and countries including Europe (EU, Austria, Russia), the Americas (USA, Canada), and the Asia-Pacific region (China, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia).

This article compiles data on cosmetic sampling inspections conducted within China and updates related information for December 2024.

On December 11, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued updated guidance for industry on the registration and listing of cosmetic product facilities and products. The guidance finalizes the frequently asked questions and answers (FAQ) in Appendix B (Q1-19). In addition, three new FAQs (Q20-22) in Appendix B of the guidance are marked as “for comment purposes only”. These three FAQs are available for comments until January 13, 2025.

On December 10, 2024, Indonesia issued a proposal to establish regulations on declaration standards and procedures for cosmetics.

We have collected the latest FAQs on ordinary cosmetics filing from the Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation and translated them into English for your reference.

We have collected the latest FAQs on ordinary cosmetics filing from the Guangzhou Administration for Market Regulation and translated them into English for your reference.

We have collected the latest FAQs on ordinary cosmetics filing from the Beijing Cosmetics Review and Inspection Center and translated them into English for your reference.

On 7 November, 2024, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued preliminary opinion (SCCS/1672/24) on Benzophenone -1 (CAS No. 131-56-6). The deadline for comments is set for January 13, 2025.

We have collected questions concerning cosmetic technical review issued by the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) and translated them into English for your reference.

We have collected the latest technical Q&As on cosmetic safety assessment from the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control and translated them into English for your reference.