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 January 25, 2025, Health Canada (HC) announced a government notice regarding the use of trisiloxane (3-ethyl-1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyl-) in cosmetics in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 4.  The notice states that trisiloxane is not listed on Canada’s Domestic Substance List. Therefore, due to potential concerns regarding reproductive, developmental, and oral toxicity, particular..

On February 7, 2025, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea announced the partial revision of the Enforcement Rules of the Cosmetics Act (Presidential Decree No.2012) following the amendment of the Cosmetics Act (Law No. 20248, promulgated on February 6, 2024, and effective from February 7, 2025).  The main revisions, which include improvements and supplements to address some..

According to the amendment of Regulation EC No. 1223/2009, revised on April 3, 2024, the use of Vitamin A, Alpha-Arbutin, Arbutin, and certain substances with potential endocrine-disrupting properties in cosmetics will be restricted in the European market starting from February 2025. The key amendments are as follows: * Addition to Annex III (Restricted Substances): Among the eight substances, G..

On January 2, 2025, the Indonesia BPOM (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan) launched the cosmetic notification system, Notifkos 3.0.  1. The main features of the system are as follows: 1Cosmetic Distribution Permit- New products- Export-only products- Product clustering2Cosmetic Notification Updates- Product updates- Cosmetic kit updates- Updates for export products3Company Changes/Change Notificat..

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of Korea announced the revision of the cosmetic labeling and advertising management guidelines on January 21, 2025. The scope of this revision pertains to some aspects of the expression range and standards for cosmetic labeling and advertising. The revised details are as follows: 1) III. Cautions, 7. When reviewing whether an online advertisement is in..

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety Revised the "CGMP Guidelines" as of December 30, 2024The CGMP (Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice) is a standard for manufacturing and quality control to ensure the production and supply of high-quality cosmetics. It sets guidelines for the handling and implementation of processes involving personnel, facilities, equipment, raw materials, bulk products, and..

On December 12, 2024, Brazil ANVISA published the updated Cosmetics Classification Rules under Resolution RDC No. 949 (2024).  In Brazil, cosmetics are classified into Grade 1 and Grade 2 products based on their health surveillance level. The classification is outlined in Resolution RDC No. 949 (2024) - Grade 1 products currently total 71 items- Grade 2 products currently total 46 items All prod..

On December 12, 2024, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) published the 2024 FAQ to help improve understanding of the cosmetics safety management system and support its practical application in various operations.  The FAQ includes answers and explanations to a total of 330 commonly asked questions related to the Cosmetics Act. The document convers a wide range of topics, including:  - D..

On November 29, 2024, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) revised the Guidelines for Testing Methods for Cosmetic Labeling and Advertising Claims by adding a new section (Chapter 11) on temporary reduction of pore size and similar claims. This revision aims to provide testing methods necessary to substantiate labeling and advertising claims, protecting consumers from false or exag..