In alignment with Mercosur requirements, Brazil revised its cosmetic ingredient control framework, affecting both the prohibited and restricted ingredient lists. A transitional compliance period of 12–24 months applies depending on the substance. The amendments include: 1) List of Prohibited Ingredients: 13 additions, four revisions, and four deletions; 2) List of Restricted Ingredients: expansion to 194 numbered entries, updates to use conditions, and addition of INCI names and CAS numbers.
On June 15, 2026, Brazil published Resolution RDC No. 1029/2026 and Resolution RDC No. 1030/2026, updating the lists of restricted and prohibited ingredients for cosmetic products. These mandatory regulations incorporate relevant Mercosur resolutions into the national regulatory framework, and took effect immediately upon publication.1-2
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South Korea has established a cosmetic safety assessment system through the partial amendment to the Cosmetics Act (Act No. 21302, promulgated on December 30, 2025). Under the new system, cosmetic responsible sellers are required to prepare and retain product safety assessment documentation reviewed by a safety assessor before products are placed on the market or distributed. MFDS plans to further develop detailed rules and conduct pilot programs in 2026, with phased implementation expected from 2028 and full mandatory application around 2031.
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