On 22 April, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued preliminary opinion (SCCS/1679/25) on Benzophenone-2 (BP-2) (CAS No. 131-55-5) and Benzophenone-5 (BP-5) (CAS No. 6628-37-1). The deadline for comments is set for June 17, 2025.

The Vietnamese National Assembly unveiled the second draft of the revised Law on Chemicals.

On April 3, 2025, during a meeting of the Competent Authorities for REACH and CLP (CARACAL), the European Commission proposed the latest amendments to the REACH Regulation, sparking strong objections from the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), the European Federation of Construction Chemicals (EFCC), and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA). The three industry associations directly criticized the revision draft for contradicting the EU's policy objectives of enhancing industrial competitiveness, warning that it could severely impact small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

In April 2025, ECHA released its 2024 annual work report, showcasing its significant achievements and challenges in chemical regulation over the past year.

In April 2025, New Mexico passed the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Protection Act to strengthen regulation of PFAS chemicals, safeguarding human health and the environment. Below are the key provisions of the legislation.

In response to frequently encountered issues by cosmetic manufacturing enterprises, Beijing Cosmetics Review and Inspection Center has provided detailed answers based on relevant regulations, including the Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics, the Provisions on the Supervision and Administration of Enterprises’ Fulfillment of Responsibilities for the Quality and Safety of Cosmetics, and the Measures for the Administration of Cosmetic Inspection. CIRS Group has compiled the information and translated them into English for your reference.

On March 26, 2025, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of Korea issued Announcement No. 2025-111, promulgating the draft amendment to the Enforcement Rule of the Cosmetics Act. The amended provisions are scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2025. The deadline for public comments on this draft amendment is May 7, 2025.

Recently, China's National Health Commission (NHC) issued notifications regarding the approval and review of “Three new foods” (new food raw materials, new food additives, and new food-related products). The notifications included: Seven notifications of approval of review findings Thirty-nine notifications of extension notices; and Nine notifications of review opinions.

On March 18, 2025, Health Canada issued an update to the Guide for Cosmetic Notification. The update mainly clarifies the address requirements in the notification details and reinforces the labeling requirements for fragrance allergens.

On March 27, 2025, Chinese NHC released 50 new national food safety standards, including GB 25596-2025: National Food Safety Standard – General Principles for FSMP Infant Formula. The transition period for this new standard, based on previous regulations and a comprehensive evaluation of various factors, has been set at two years. It will officially come into effect on March 16, 2027.