This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of June 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 data on cosmetic supervision as well as sampling inspections conducted within China and updates related information for June 2025.

On June 19, 2025, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea issued Announcement No. 2025-258, proposing an amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Cosmetics Act and opened it for public consultation. The deadline for submitting comments is July 30, 2025.

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.

In May 2025, the Scientific Advisory Group of Chemical Safety of Non-food and Non-medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) issued an opinion on formaldehyde-releasing substances (Opinion 16).

Following FAQs are all related to cosmetic safety assessment, CIRS Group has compiled the information and translated them into English for your reference.

This article compiles data on cosmetic supervision as well as sampling inspections conducted within China and updates related information for May 2025.

On 21 May 2025, the European Union submitted notification G/TBT/N/EU/1140 to the World Trade Organization (WTO), proposing an amendment to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. This proposed amendment aims to add 15 substances classified as CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction) to Annex II (List of Prohibited Substances). At the same time, updates will be made to Annex III (List of Restricted Substances), Annex IV (List of Permitted Colorants), and Annex V (List of Permitted Preservatives). The regulation will enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and will apply from 1 May 2026.

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 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.