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.

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.

On April 29, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) officially approved 34 mandatory national standards and one amendment to an existing mandatory national standard, including the Amendment to GB 38598-2020: General Requirements for Labels and Instructions of Disinfection Products. This amendment is scheduled to take effect on May 1, 2025.

On 1 April, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion (SCCS/1672/24) on Benzophenone -1 (CAS No. 131-56-6). The preliminary opinion on Benzophenone -1 was issued on 7 November, 2024.

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