Indonesia BPOM, Draft Announcement of the Amendment to the Regulation on the Service Standards of OTSKK (Evaluation of Cosmetic Safety, Quality, and Efficacy)

In order to distribute cosmetics in Indonesia, products must be registered or notified with the Indonesian National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM). For certain products that contain new ingredients or are classified as new products, an evaluation by the Directorate of Standardization of Traditional Medicines, Health Supplements, and Cosmetics (OTSKK) is required. On April 9, 2025, the D..

In Canada, all manufacturers and importers are required to notify Health Canada (HC) within 10 days of first selling a cosmetic product. Failure to submit the notification within the deadline may result in import refusal or suspension of sales. In March 2025, HC updated the Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF). As of March 5, 2025, Section 4 of the updated form requires manufacturers or importers t..

On March 18, 2025, the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued FDA Circular No. 2025-002, announcing updates and amendments to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD). The directive provides information on the list of substances that must not be included in cosmetic products, as well as the lists of permitted preservatives and allowed UV filters that may be used in cosmetics. Updates an..

On March 10, 2025, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) announced a regulatory revision regarding the special labeling of specific ingredients in cosmetics. Through this notification, the long-standing regulation in place since 1985 has been repealed, and the rules concerning the labeling and advertising of specific cosmetic ingredients have been revised.  The key points of the ..

On March 31, 2025, the United Kingdom issued the final draft of the Cosmetics (Chemical Restrictions) Regulation 2025 to impose restrictions on the use of Methyl salicylate hydroxybenzoate (CAS No. 119-36-8). This substance is classified as a Category CMR (2) substance under the EU Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 on classification, labeling, and packaging. As a result, the item for Methyl Salicyla..

Following the amendment of the Cosmetics Act on January 31, 2025, which abolished government certification for natural and organic cosmetics, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced a draft notice on March 26, 2025, regarding the repeal of the Regulation on Standards for Natural and Organic Cosmetics and the Regulation on the Designation and Certification of Certification Bodies fo..

On February 26, 2025, Brazil’s ANVISA announced an amended resolution, Resolution RDC No. 966 (2025), which postpones the effective date of the updated product classification rules for cosmetics under Resolution RDC No. 949 (2024).For details on the updated cosmetic product classification, please refer to the previously posted link below.https://blog.naver.com/PostView.naver?blogId=jnm-ko-rea&lo..

On February 27, 2025, the French government enacted and promulgated legislation regulating per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain products – such as cosmetics, wax-based products, and textile clothing – in order to prevent risks associated with PFAS exposure and to protect public health and the environment.  PFAS are chemical substances commonly used in various products such as foo..

The Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist is an administrative tool by Health Canada (HC) that informs manufacturers and other stakeholders about substances that may be prohibited or restricted in cosmetic products. This document is periodically reviewed and updated.  In February 2025, HC updated and published the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. The key updates are as follows: * Added Items 1) Retinal: Restr..

On January 24, 2025, the European Commission (EU) updated the classification guidance manual for cosmetic products (borderline products) within the scope of the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (Art.2(1)(A)). The update to the manual includes the addition of a section on vial and ampoule products, providing specific guidance on the criteria for classifying these products as cosmetics. The det..