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

On April 29, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) Releases Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Technical Review of Cosmetics, we have collected the latest FAQs and translated it into English for your reference.

On April 27, 2025, the China Association of Fragrance, Flavour and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI) issued an announcement to further implement the relevant provisions of the Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations and the Measures for Administration of Cosmetics Labeling, to facilitate the healthy development of international trade in cosmetics, and to better safeguard consumers' right to know and right to choose.

On April 29, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) Releases Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Technical Review of Cosmetics, we have collected the latest FAQ and translated it into English for your reference.

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).

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.

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.

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.