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 April 3, 2025, at the CARACAL-54 meeting of the joint advisory body REACH-CLP, the European Commission officially released the final proposal for the reform of the REACH Regulation. The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) pointed out that the digital transformation is expected to increase costs for SMEs by 40%, and that the 10-year review cycle and complex mixed assessment models may slow down the development of innovative pharmaceuticals.

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 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.

On March 18, 2025, the FDA Philippines issued FDA Circular No. 2025-002, amending the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD). This circular will officially take effect 15 days after its publication.

This article summarizes the latest developments in UK cosmetics regulations in 2024, as well as the scientific advice issued by the UK Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS). The aim is to help businesses stay informed about the latest regulatory changes, ensure compliance, and successfully enter the UK market.