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 reviews and summarizes the latest regulatory developments in China's cosmetics sector during the first half of 2025. It covers updates in laws and regulations, ministerial rules, technical standards, and other relevant aspects. The aim is to help enterprises stay informed of policy changes, ensure compliant product launches, and effectively enhance 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 order to strengthen cosmetic regulation and safeguard consumer rights, the NMPA's Department of Cosmetics Supervision has provided answers to key industry concerns-such as labeling-based on current Chinese laws and technical standards. CIRS Group has compiled the information and translated them into English for your reference.

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!

This article compiles data on cosmetic sampling inspections conducted within China and updates related information for April 2025.

On April 4, 2025, Thailand notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft regulation titled Cosmetic Labeling: Fluoridated Toothpaste (G/TBT/N/THA/773).

In February 2025, Health Canada revised the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, which outlines prohibited and restricted ingredients in cosmetics.

To foster innovation in cosmetic ingredients and advance the high-quality growth of the cosmetic industry, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China has developed the Provisions for Supporting Innovation in Cosmetic Ingredients (No. 12 of 2025). These provisions, formulated in line with the Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations and other pertinent laws and regulations, were officially issued and took effect on February 6, 2025.

On November 21-22, 2024, the 40th ASEAN Cosmetic Committee (ACC) meeting was held in Bangkok, Thailand, during which amendments were made to Annex I (List of Prohibited Substances), Annex III (List of Restricted Substances), and Annex VII (List of Permitted UV Filters) of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD). Subsequently, on December 30, 2024, Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) issued Circular 3/2024, revising the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia. The revisions took effect immediately upon publication.