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1. January
Effective Date | Region | Title | Main Content | Further Reading |
January 1, 2025 | Chinese Mainland | China Optimizes the Requirements for Importing and Exporting Cosmetics Containing Triethanolamine (TEA) | Starting January 1, 2025, obtaining the “Approval Certificate for Import and Export of Controlled Chemicals” and the “License for Import and Export of Dual-use Items and Technologies” will no longer be required for two categories of products: 1) non-medical disinfectants, synthetic detergents, cosmetics, inks, and similar items, and 2) related products containing TEA at a concentration of 10% or lower, excluding single aqueous solutions of TEA. For the products in Category 2), when applying for import and export at customs, the concentration of free TEA in the product must be accurately declared in the specifications and model on the customs declaration form. | |
January 1, 2025 | Taiwan, China | Taiwan’s Amendments of the List of Prohibited Ingredients in Cosmetics to Take Effect | On March 21, 2024, Taiwan FDA introduced finalized amendments to the List of Prohibited Ingredients in Cosmetics. Compared to the previous list, the amended version newly includes nine prohibited ingredients. These ingredients have already been banned for use in cosmetic products in ASEAN and EU. To align with international regulations, TFDA newly introduces their prohibition. Additionally, TFDA revises the use conditions of two existing ingredients.
The majority of the amendments are set to take effect on January 1, 2025. | |
January 1, 2025 | The EU | Transitional Policy for the Market Entry of Products Containing Homosalate to Expire | On November 11, 2022, the EU introduced six changes to the ingredient lists in Cosmetics Regulation, including:
Notably, the revisions affect the application scope and maximum concentration of Homosalate. From January 1, 2025, cosmetic products containing Homosalate that do not comply with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From July 1, 2025, such products must not be made available on the market. | |
January 1, 2025 | The US | California’s Bans on Harmful Chemicals in Cosmetics to Take Effect | On September 30, 2020, California enacted the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Assembly Bill No. 2762), which prohibits 13 specific PFAS compounds and 11 other harmful chemicals in cosmetics. Subsequently, on September 29, 2022, California passed Assembly Bill No. 2771, which expands the prohibition by disallowing the manufacture and sale of any cosmetics with intentionally added PFAS. This bill defines PFAS as a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Both Assembly Bill No. 2762 and Assembly Bill No. 2771 are set to take effect from January 1, 2025. | |
January 1, 2025 | The US | Maryland’s Bans on Harmful Chemicals in Cosmetics to Take Effect | On May 30, 2021, Maryland enacted House Bill 0643, which mirrors California's AB 2762 by prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cosmetic products containing the same 24 toxic chemicals from January 1, 2025. This includes 13 specific types of PFAS, along with 2 types of phthalates, mercury, and other harmful substances. | |
January 1, 2025 | The US | Minnesota’s Bans on Sales of Specific PFAS-Containing Products to Take Effect | On May 24, 2023, the governor of Minnesota signed HF 2310, a bill encompassing policies on environment, natural resources, climate, and energy. The legislation includes a broad ban on PFAS, defined as a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.
Effective from January 1, 2025, Minnesota will prohibit the sale, offering for sale, and distribution of 11 product categories containing intentionally added PFAS, including cosmetics, carpets or rugs, cleaning products, and cookware. For the purposes of this law, "cosmetic" includes products intended as components of other cosmetics but excludes soap. | |
January 1, 2025 | The US | Colorado’s Bans on Sales of PFAS-Containing Consumer Products to Take Effect | On June 3, 2022, the Governor of Colorado signed the Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Chemicals Consumer Protection Act (HB 22-1345) into law, prohibiting the sale and distribution of certain products with intentionally added PFAS chemicals, including cosmetics. The ban will be phased in, with the sales ban on cosmetic products scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2025. | |
January 1, 2025 | The US | Washington to Restrict the Use of Certain Toxic Chemicals in Consumer Products | On May 15, 2023, Washington passed HB 1047. As per the bill, effective January 1, 2025, the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cosmetics containing eight specified chemicals and chemical classes are prohibited in Washington. These restricted substances include ortho-phthalates, PFAS, formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers, methylene glycol, mercury, triclosan, m-phenylenediamine and its salts, and o-phenylenediamine and its salts. Retailers within the state are provided with a one-year sell-through period to deplete the existing stock by January 1, 2026. | |
January 1, 2025 | The US | Washington’s Bans on Animal Testing for Cosmetics to Take Effect | On March 15, 2024, the Governor of Washington State signed HB 1097 into law, prohibiting the sale of cosmetics within the state whose development and manufacture involves animal testing. The legislation is set to take effect on January 1, 2025, with violators facing fines of up to $5,000 per violation. |
2. February
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February 1, 2025 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka to Update Labeling Requirements for Borderline Products | On October 22, 2024, Sri Lanka’s National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) announced a series of revised labeling requirements for borderline products, i.e., items with combined characteristics of medicines, foods, medical devices, or cosmetics. Under the new rules, each commercial pack must have a non-peelable or printed sticker displaying “NMRA approved,” along with details of the market authorization holder and the product’s retail price.
These requirements apply to all batches released on and after November 1, 2024, with exemption on products in the market produced prior to November 1. A three-month grace period is provided for compliance for both local and imported products, after which adherence to the new labeling standards will be mandatory. | |
February 1, 2025 | The EU | Transitional Policy for the Market Entry of Products Containing 13 Nanomaterials to Expire | On March 15, 2024, the EU updated the ingredient lists in Cosmetics Regulation, introducing the following requirements:
These amendments took effect on April 4, 2024, with a transitional period. Starting February 1, 2025, cosmetic products containing the newly banned or newly restricted nanomaterials and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From November 1, 2025, such products must not be made available on the market. | |
February 1, 2025 | The EU | Transitional Policy for the Market Entry of Products Containing Newly Restricted Ingredients to Expire | On April 4, 2024, the EU updated the ingredient lists in Cosmetics Regulation, introducing the following changes:
These amendments took effect on April 24, 2024, with a transitional period. Starting February 1, 2025, cosmetic products containing the newly restricted ingredients (except reference No. 376) and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. | |
February 7, 2025 | South Korea | South Korea to Modify the Cosmetics Act | On February 6, 2024, MFDS updated the Cosmetics Act. The legal ground for cosmetics manufacturers to apply for relief or change of prohibited ingredients in cosmetics is inserted in the new version. The amendments will be effective on February 7, 2025. |
3. March
Effective Date | Region | Title | Main Content | Further Reading |
March 1, 2025 | Chinese Mainland | China to Implement Three National Standards | China will implement three national standards: 1) GB/T 44366-2024 Determination of Restricted Lauryl Alcohol Polyether-9 in Cosmetics—Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry: This standard describes the principles, reagents and materials, instruments and equipment, sample preparation and test procedures, data processing, recovery rate requirements, precision requirements, and other relevant information for the analysis of lauryl alcohol polyether-9 in cosmetics through liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.
2) GB/T 44367-2024 Determination of Restricted 2,4-Diamino-pyrimidine-3-oxide in Cosmetics—High Performance Liquid Chromatography: This standard describes the principles, reagents and materials, instruments and equipment, sample preparation and test procedures, data processing, recovery rate requirements, precision requirements, and other relevant information for the analysis of 2,4-diamino-pyrimidine-3-oxide in cosmetics through high performance liquid chromatography.
3) GB/T 44428-2024 Determination of Cannabidiol and Tetrahydrocannabinol in Cosmetics—Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry: This standard describes the principles, reagents and materials, instruments and equipment, sample preparation and test procedures, data processing steps, recovery rate requirements, precision requirements, and other relevant information for the analysis of cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol in cosmetics through liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. |
4. April
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5. May
Effective Date | Region | Title | Main Content | Further Reading |
May 1, 2025 | Chinese Mainland | China to Require Submission of Full Version of Safety Assessment Documents | The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) announced on April 22, 2024, that until May 1, 2025, cosmetic notifiers and registrants can submit a simplified version of the safety assessment report meeting the requirements in Technical Guidelines for Cosmetic Safety Assessment. After that, a full version of safety assessment documents will be mandatory. | |
May 1, 2025 | Chinese Mainland | China to Implement Two Industry Standards | China will implement two industry standards:
1) HG/T 6326-2024 Zinc Sulfate for Cosmetics: This standard describes the requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking and accompanying documents, packaging, transportation and storage of zinc sulfate used in cosmetics.
2) HG/T 6327-2024 Sodium Carbonate for Cosmetics: This standard describes the requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking and accompanying documents, packaging, transportation and storage of sodium carbonate used in cosmetics. | |
May 1, 2025 | The EU | Transitional Policy for the Market Entry of Products Containing 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor to Expire | On April 4, 2024, the EU updated the ingredient lists in Cosmetics Regulation, introducing the following changes:
These amendments took effect on April 24, 2024, with a transitional period. Starting May 1, 2025, cosmetic products containing the newly prohibited ingredient 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor shall not be placed on the Union market. | |
May 8, 2025 | ASEAN | Changes to ACD Ingredient Annexes | The 37th ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) meeting, held on May 8–9, 2023, adopted amendments to four ingredient annexes under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD). These amendments, set to take effect on May 8, 2025, mainly include: 1) Annex II – List of Prohibited Ingredients: 19 entries added 2) Annex III – List of Restricted Ingredients: 2 entries added 3) Annex VI – List of Permitted Preservatives: 1 entry revised 4) Annex VII – List of Permitted UV Filters: 1 entry revised Additionally, during the 38th ACSB meeting on November 15 and 21, 2023, the preservative Methenamine 3-chloroallylochloride was removed from Annex VI. This removal will also take effect on May 8, 2025. | |
May 8, 2025 | Malaysia | Revised Field of Application for Ammonium Silver Zinc Aluminum Silicate to Take Effect | On June 19, 2024, Malaysia National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) released Circular No. 2/2024 Information on the Updated Status of Ingredients in the Annex of the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia. Notably, the revised scope of application of ammonium silver zinc aluminum silicate will take effect on May 8, 2025. | |
May 18, 2025 | Thailand | Transitional Policy for Cosmetics Containing Titanium Dioxide to Expire | On November 18, 2024, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) approved amendments to the regulations regarding Titanium Dioxide in cosmetics, effective November 19, 2024. Cosmetic stakeholders with products already manufactured, imported, or sold before this announcement must comply with the updated ingredient regulations before May 18, 2025. |
6. June
Effective Date | Region | Title | Main Content | Further Reading |
June 1, 2025 | Chinese Mainland | China to Implement One National Standard | China will implement a national standard GB/T 45045-2024 Determination of 13 Restricted Fragrance Substances in Fragrance Compound—Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Method. | |
June 24, 2025 | The UK | Transitional Policy for the Sale of Products Containing Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) to Expire | On April 3, 2024, the UK announced restrictions on Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) in cosmetics, effective April 22, 2024. Products containing BHT that are on the market before February 24, 2025, can remain available until June 24, 2025. |
7. July
Effective Date | Region | Title | Main Content | Further Reading |
July 1, 2025 | Chinese Mainland | Five New and Revised Testing Methods to Take Effect | On October 30, 2024, NMPA announced amendments to the Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) (STSC), introducing three new testing methods and revising two existing testing methods. Effective from July 1, 2025, these updated testing methods will apply to cosmetic registration, notification, and sampling tests. | |
July 1, 2025 | Taiwan, China | PIF and GMP Compliance to be Required for Baby, Lip, Eye Products, Non-Medicated Toothpaste, and Mouthwash | On June 26 and June 28, 2024, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) announced the finalized Cosmetic Categories Required to Establish the Product Information File (PIF) and Effective Dates, as well as the Cosmetic Categories for Which Manufacturing Premises Shall Comply with Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations. The PIF document took effect on July 1, 2024, while the GMP compliance document took effect on June 28, 2024.
Starting July 1, 2025, enterprises of baby products, lip products, eye products, and non-medicated toothpaste and mouthwash must establish a PIF and comply with GMP requirements. | |
July 1, 2025 | Australia | Transitional Policy for the Labeling of Sunscreen Aerosol and Spray Pump to Expire | Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced on April 11, 2024, the integration of the Australian/New Zealand Standard: Sunscreen Products – Evaluation and Classification (AS/NZS 2604:2021) (referred to as the "2021 Sunscreen Standard") into the regulatory framework for therapeutic goods. This revised standard supersedes the previous 2012 version, setting forth comprehensive testing and labeling prerequisites for sunscreens available in the Australian market.
In conjunction with this integration, the TGA introduced transition arrangements. Notably, existing aerosols and spray pump packs listed in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) before July 1, 2024, must be compliant with the updated labeling mandates specified in the 2021 Sunscreen Standard before July 1, 2025. | |
July 1, 2025 | The EU | Transitional Policy for the Sale of Products Containing Homosalate to Expire | On November 11, 2022, the EU introduced six changes to the ingredient lists in Cosmetics Regulation, including:
Notably, the revisions affect the application scope and maximum concentration of Homosalate. From January 1, 2025, cosmetic products containing Homosalate that do not comply with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From July 1, 2025, such products must not be made available on the market. | |
July 10, 2025 | South Korea | External Genital Cleansing Agent and Eyelash Permanent Wave to be Ineligible for Small-Packaged Labeling Exemption | The South Korean authority designated "external genital cleansing agent" and "eyelash permanent wave" as the first batch of cosmetics ineligible for the small-packaged labeling exemption. Specifically, for products with a volume or weight between 10 mL (g) and 50 mL (g), all labeling requirements outlined in Article 10 of the Cosmetics Act must be included. These requirements will take effect on July 10, 2025. |
8. August
Effective Date | Region | Title | Main Content | Further Reading |
August 19, 2025 | Chinese Mainland | Trial Period for On-site Personalized Cosmetic Services Management Provisions in Shanghai's Pudong New Area to End | On July 20, 2023, Shanghai Municipal Medical Products Administration (MPA) released the Provisions for Management of On-site Personalized Cosmetic Services in Pudong New Area of Shanghai (Trial) to further standardize the personalized services. The Trial Provisions took effect from August 20, 2023, and is in effect for two years until August 19, 2025. | |
August 21, 2025 | South Korea | Transitional Policy for the Sale of Cosmetics Containing 5 Hair Dye Substances to Expire | On February 21, 2023, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) revised the Regulation on Safety Standards for Cosmetics to ban five hair dye substances. This regulation took effect on August 22, 2023, with a two-year interim period for enterprises. After August 22, 2023, products containing these ingredients cannot be manufactured or imported into South Korea. Existing products can be sold until August 21, 2025. |
9. September
Effective Date | Region | Title | Main Content | Further Reading |
September 1, 2025 | The EU | EU to Ban 21 CMR Substances in Cosmetics | The EU will ban 21 CMR substances in cosmetics, effective September 1, 2025. | |
September 18, 2025 | Indonesia | Indonesia to Amend Limitations for Chemical Contamination in Cosmetics | On September 18, 2024, Indonesia released the amended Regulation Concerning Limitations for Contamination in Cosmetics, set to take effect on September 18, 2025. The amended Regulation further clarifies its application scope, expands the scope of institutions authorized to conduct cosmetic contaminant testing, and updates standards for chemical contamination. |
10. October
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11. November
Effective Date | Region | Title | Main Content | Further Reading |
November 1, 2025 | The EU | Transitional Policy for the Sale of Products Containing 13 Nanomaterials to Expire | On March 15, 2024, the EU updated the ingredient lists in Cosmetics Regulation, introducing the following requirements:
These amendments took effect on April 4, 2024, with a transitional period. Starting February 1, 2025, cosmetic products containing the newly banned or newly restricted nanomaterials and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From November 1, 2025, such products must not be made available on the market. | |
November 1, 2025 | The EU | Transitional Policy for the Sale of Products Containing Newly Restricted Ingredients and Amended Preservatives to Expire | On April 4, 2024, the EU updated the ingredient lists in Cosmetics Regulation, introducing the following changes:
These amendments took effect on April 24, 2024, with a transitional period.
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November 15, 2025 | Vietnam | Vietnam to Prohibit DEET as Cosmetic Ingredients | On March 4, 2024, the Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV) published amendments to the annexes of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD), as approved in the 38th ACSB Meeting. Notably, the revisions include the prohibition of the ingredient N,N-diethyl-mtoluamide (DEET), effective November 15, 2025 in Vietnam. | |
November 21, 2025 | ASEAN | Revised Field of Application for Salicylic Acid to Take Effect | On July 1, 2024, the Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA) issued updated ingredient annexes approved at the 39th ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB) Meeting. Notably, the revised scope of application for salicylic acid will take effect on November 21, 2025. | |
November 23, 2025 | South Korea | Transitional Policy for Labeling Extract Components in Cosmetics to Expire | On November 23, 2023, the Korean Cosmetic Association (KCA) added the labeling methods for extract components on cosmetic packaging, granting a one-year grace period for compliance for products with existing packaging.
On April 1, 2024, KCA issued a notice regarding the labeling of extract components in the Guideline for the Labeling of Cosmetic Products, providing examples of prohibited claims and claims requiring substantiation. Acknowledging the industry's challenges in changing packaging, KCA extended the grace period for compliance to two years until November 23, 2025. | |
November 28, 2025 | Indonesia | Transitional Policy for the Labeling and Advertising of Existing Cosmetics to Expire | Indonesia released and implemented the finalized BPOM Regulation No. 18 of 2024 Concerning Cosmetic Labeling, Promotion, and Advertising on November 28, 2024. Companies with a cosmetic notification number obtained prior to this date must comply with the new regulation no later than November 28, 2025. |
12. December
Effective Date | Region | Title | Main Content | Further Reading |
December 1, 2025 | Chinese Mainland | Transitional Policy for Existing Toothpastes to Expire | On September 25, 2023, NMPA announced that toothpastes must be notified before entering the market and introduced simplified notification document requirements for toothpastes already on the market before December 1, 2023. Enterprises of toothpastes that have been on the market must complete the corresponding obligations in the announcement before December 1, 2025. | |
December 9, 2025 | Indonesia | Transitional Policy for the Ingredient Use of Existing Cosmetics to Expire | On December 7, 2023, Indonesia released and implemented the finalized amendments to Technical Requirements for Cosmetic Ingredients. Cosmetics notification holders who obtained notification numbers before December 7, 2023 are required to ensure compliance with the new requirements by December 7, 2025. |
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