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 Through this notification, the long-standing regulation in place since 1985 has been repealed, and the rules concerning the labeling and advertising of specific cosmetic ingredients have been revised.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 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..

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 September 18, 2024, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) announced a regulation on fees related to cosmetic evaluation processes. The announcement specifies the fees to be collected from applicants during the cosmetic evaluation process under the Cosmetic Act BE 2558 (2015) and BE 2565 (2022). The regulation is effective starting from October 1, 2024.  The cosmetic evaluation process ..