On April 14, 2025, the Department of Science and Technology of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced the completion of the drafting of three mandatory national standards, including the "Requirements for Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" (see Attachments 1 and 2). The ministry is now soliciting public comments. The public comment period ends on April 21, 2025. The public can fill out the "Mandatory National Standards Feedback Form" (see Attachment 3) and send feedback via email to KJBZ@miit.gov.cn (contact numbers: 010-64102958, 010-68205261).

This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of March 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 27 March 2025, the Secretary of State enacted the Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2025, amending Annex III (List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down) of the UK Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, to restrict the use of methyl salicylate in cosmetic products. The amendment has been laid before parliament on 31 March 2025 and will come into force on 30 September 2025. It applies to England, Wales and Scotland.

To assist enterprises, member state regulatory authorities, and the public in understanding the new rules, the European Commission released the Implementation Guide for the REACH Microplastics Restriction (Annex XVII Entry 78) in April 2025. Developed by ECHA in collaboration with member states, the guide is non-binding but provides detailed instructions for implementing the regulation.

On 3 April, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued preliminary opinion (SCCS/1677/25) on Hydroxyapatite (nano) (CAS No. 1306-06-5). The deadline for comments is set for 30 May, 2025.