The ban targets high-risk substances, including phthalates, parabens, formaldehyde and its releasers, heavy metals, aromatic amines, and several PFAS compounds.
On April 13, 2026, the Governor of Virginia signed the Humane and Toxin-Free Cosmetics Act (House Bill 122) into law. While maintaining the state's existing prohibition on animal testing, the legislation significantly strengthens chemical safety requirements by introducing a detailed list of banned ingredients in cosmetic products. The Act will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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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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