The ASEAN Cosmetic Committee (ACC) and the ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) hold meetings twice a year to review and amend the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD). During these meetings, authorities generally review the updates from the European Union (EU) and decide whether to implement any bans or revisions to the ASEAN region. The ASEAN Cosmetic Directive includes 5 ingredient lists:

• Annex II: List of substances which must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products

• Annex III: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain, except subject to restrictions and conditions laid down

• Annex IV: List of coloring agents allowed for use in cosmetic products

• Annex VI: List of preservatives allowed

• Annex VII: List of permitted UV filters which cosmetic products may contain

During the 41st ACC meeting held from April 23 to 24, 2025, amendments were made regarding the ingredient annexes II, III, and VII.