On March 13, 2025, the European Union announced a cosmetic related notification (G/TBT/N/EU/1116), proposing to update the glossary of common ingredient names in cosmetics in the EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, while abolishing the current Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/6772 to standardize ingredients labeling and improve ingredient identification. The draft is expected to be approved in the second quarter of 2025 and will officially come into effect 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the EU.

South Korean authorities have issued proposed revisions to the cosmetic ingredient usage standards that aim to clarify the scope and requirements for submitting materials when applying for the cancellation or modification of prohibited ingredients. This would ensure the rationality and standardization of the review process for the designation or modification of cosmetic ingredient usage standards. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea issued Announcement No. 92 of 2025, on February 21.

In February 2025, Health Canada revised the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, which outlines prohibited and restricted ingredients in cosmetics.

On March 17, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) released a FAQ document on technical review of cosmetics related to new cosmetic ingredients. We have collected the latest FAQs and translated them into English for your reference.

On February 11, 2025, the United States notified a cosmetic-related measure (G/TBT/N/USA/2187) restricting the intentional addition of formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in cosmetics. The deadline for public comments is April 11, 2025. If approved, the restriction will take effect on January 1, 2027.

On March 5, 2025, CIRS Group once again successfully assisted clients in securing new cosmetic ingredient registration numbers. According to the database of China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), the newly registered ingredient is HDI/Di-C12-14 Alkyl Tartrate/Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl Copolymer (Registration No.: Guo Zhuang Yuan Bei Zi 20250021), with Intercos S.p.A. listed as the registrant. To date, a total of 22 new cosmetic ingredients have been registered in 2025, with CIRS Group providing technical support for more than one-fourth of these registrations.

To foster innovation in cosmetic ingredients and advance the high-quality growth of the cosmetic industry, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China has developed the Provisions for Supporting Innovation in Cosmetic Ingredients (No. 12 of 2025). These provisions, formulated in line with the Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations and other pertinent laws and regulations, were officially issued and took effect on February 6, 2025.

On February 17, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued scientific advice (SCCS/1678/25) on Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) (CAS No. 302776-68-7). The deadline for comments is set for April 25, 2025.

On January 16, 2025, the UK notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the draft Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2025, proposing amendments to Annex III of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products to restrict the use of Methyl Salicylate in certain cosmetic formulations. The regulation is scheduled to be adopted on April 30, 2025, and will officially come into effect on September 30, 2025.

On January 21, 2025, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) under the Ministry of Health and Welfare proposed two draft regulations: “Labeling Requirements for Outer Packaging, Containers, Labels, or Package Inserts of Cosmetics” and “Specific Fragrance or Flavor Ingredients Required to Be Labeled in Cosmetics.” These drafts have been released for a 60-day public consultation period to collect feedback from various stakeholders.