Japan Revises Rules on Special Labeling of Specific Ingredients in Cosmetics

On March 10, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) issued a notification announcing revisions to the Special Labeling of Specific Ingredients in Cosmetics regulations. This update repeals and replaces the previous rules that had been in effect since 1985, introducing a more stringent regulatory framework governing how specific cosmetic ingredients may be featured in advertising and product labeling.