Cosmetics

South Korea MFDS Amends Cosmetics Enforcement Rule For Overseas Direct-Purchase Cosmetics And Launches Safety Assessment Support Program

South Korea has implemented new enforcement rules to intensify market surveillance of overseas direct-purchase cosmetics and launched a support program for upcoming mandatory safety assessments. Companies selling into Korea via e-commerce face higher risks of public naming and testing-based enforcement, while the 2028 safety assessment mandate requires early technical preparation.

6 Apr 2026, 18:53law.go.krSouth Korea

China NMPA Consults on Draft Announcement to Streamline Cosmetics Registration and Notification

China’s NMPA has proposed significant reforms to cosmetics registration and notification procedures, with public comments accepted through April 30, 2026. These changes aim to accelerate market entry for innovative products by easing animal testing requirements and simplifying dossier submissions, signaling a shift toward more efficient, risk-based compliance.

5 Apr 2026, 18:53nmpa.gov.cnChina

New York Bill A10829: Anti-Aging Skin Care Product Warning Labels

New York has introduced legislation requiring mandatory warning labels for anti-aging skin care products containing active ingredients like retinol and AHAs. If passed, manufacturers and retailers must update packaging and digital product pages to include safety warnings, particularly targeting risks for consumers under 18.

5 Apr 2026, 18:49assembly.state.ny.usUnited States

ECHA Updates Regulatory Needs Assessment For Benzoates, Proposes Compliance Checks For Potassium Benzoate

ECHA updated its Assessment of Regulatory Needs for 25 benzoates, recommending harmonized classification and restrictions for specific high-tonnage esters due to reproductive toxicity concerns. Future regulatory actions are likely to impact professional-use products, cosmetics, and textiles through new labeling requirements and market access restrictions.

5 Apr 2026, 05:38echa.europa.euEuropean Union

Norway Consults On EU Cosmetics Regulation Amendments For Fragrances, Hair Dyes and Metals

Norway has launched a consultation to align national law with the EU's 'Omnibus II' cosmetics regulation, introducing new bans and restrictions for a wide range of ingredients by early 2027. Manufacturers must review formulations for fragrances, hair dyes, and metal salts to ensure compliance with category-specific limits and updated labeling requirements before the 2027/2028 market deadlines.

5 Apr 2026, 04:49hoering.mattilsynet.noNorwayEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

Australia (AICIS) Opens Consultation On 11 Draft Industrial Chemical Evaluation Statements Until 28 May 2026

Australia’s AICIS has released 11 draft evaluation statements for 117 chemicals, initiating a public consultation period through May 28, 2026. Proposed Inventory listing changes for high-profile substances like Retinol and 2-Pyrrolidinone signal a shift toward tighter controls for personal care and industrial sectors.

4 Apr 2026, 10:54industrialchemicals.gov.auAustralia

US FDA Announces Color Additive Petition To Remove Methylene Chloride, Trichloroethylene, and Ethylene Dichloride From Color Additive Regulations

The US FDA is considering a petition to remove methylene chloride, trichloroethylene, and ethylene dichloride as permitted solvents in specific food, drug, and cosmetic color additives. Although the proposal is based on industry abandonment, a final rule would formalize the restriction of these chlorinated solvents, requiring manufacturers to ensure extraction processes remain compliant with revised ingredient standards.

4 Apr 2026, 10:31govinfo.govUnited States

China NMPA Consults on Draft National Standards for Cosmetic Labelling and Toothpaste Safety

China’s NMPA has launched consultations on mandatory national standards for cosmetic labelling (GB 5296.3) and the first-ever comprehensive safety framework for toothpaste. Companies must prepare for stricter compliance across packaging artwork, ingredient disclosure, and safety assessments, while navigating new opportunities for digital e-labelling.

3 Apr 2026, 19:25nmpa.gov.cnChina

Japan Revokes Priority Evaluation Chemical Designations for Six Substances Under CSCL

Japan revoked the "priority evaluation chemical substance" status for six substances under the Chemical Substances Control Law (CSCL) effective March 31, 2026. This removal reduces the immediate regulatory scrutiny and reporting burden for these substances, signaling a shift in risk assessment priorities for manufacturers and importers.

3 Apr 2026, 18:05kanpo.go.jpJapan

Great Britain HSE Proposes Carc. 1B GB MCL for EDTMP-CaNa (CAS 85480-89-3)

The UK HSE has proposed a new Carc. 1B mandatory classification for EDTMP-CaNa, a substance widely used in detergents, cosmetics, and industrial coatings. Adoption will likely trigger UK REACH consumer use restrictions and SVHC listing, requiring manufacturers to evaluate substitution strategies and prepare for significant labeling and SDS updates.

3 Apr 2026, 18:00hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Great Britain: HSE Agency Opinion Proposes Carc. 1B GB MCL for EDTMP‑K

The UK HSE has proposed a new mandatory classification of Carc. 1B (May cause cancer) for EDTMP-K under GB CLP. Businesses using this chelating agent in cleaning, construction, or cosmetic products must prepare for mandatory relabelling, SDS updates, and potential future UK REACH restrictions.

3 Apr 2026, 17:59hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Great Britain HSE Proposes Carc. 1B GB MCL for EDTMP-Na (CAS 22036-77-7)

The UK HSE has proposed a mandatory Carc. 1B classification for EDTMP-Na, aligning GB standards with EU hazard assessments for this widely used phosphonate. This development triggers future consumer use bans under UK REACH and necessitates urgent supply chain reviews for cleaning, cosmetic, and industrial product formulations.

3 Apr 2026, 17:59hse.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Planet Tracker Warns of Multi-Billion-Dollar PFAS Litigation and Regulatory Risk

A major financial analysis warns of multi-billion-dollar PFAS litigation and regulatory liabilities as active lawsuits and clean-up costs escalate globally. Businesses must urgently integrate PFAS-related financial exposure and remediation costs into corporate disclosure, risk-provisioning, and long-term supply chain strategies.

2 Apr 2026, 09:29edie.netGlobal

Argentina ANMAT Incorporates Mercosur Cosmetic Substances List (Resolution 48/10) Into National Law

Argentina has formally incorporated the MERCOSUR List of Cosmetic Substances (Resolution 48/10) into national law via ANMAT Disposition 1612/2026. This procedural alignment solidifies the legal basis for regional regulatory harmonization while maintaining existing restrictions on substances like formaldehyde and lead acetate.

1 Apr 2026, 19:09boletinoficial.gob.arArgentina

Brazil Anvisa Prohibits Irregular Sanitising and Cosmetic Products and Suspends Fort Decap Lots

Brazil's Anvisa has issued Resolution RE No. 1.166/2026, immediately prohibiting several unregistered sanitizing and cosmetic products and suspending specific detergent batches for GMP non-compliance. This enforcement action underscores the critical need for rigorous registration verification and adherence to manufacturing standards to avoid market seizure and brand damage in the Brazilian market.

1 Apr 2026, 14:18in.gov.brBrazil

South Korea MFDS Amends Cosmetic Safety Standards Via Notification No. 2026-16

South Korea has updated its cosmetic safety standards, effective March 18, 2026, to revise ingredient classifications and testing protocols. Businesses must verify compliance for hair dyes and UV filters while adopting modernized test methods for residual contaminants like formaldehyde.

31 Mar 2026, 21:29kcia.or.krSouth Korea

South Korea MFDS Outlines 2026 Cosmetics Policy Directions For Safety Assessment, E-Labelling And Industry Council

South Korea has announced a strategic shift toward mandatory cosmetic safety assessments and digital e-labeling, with legislative amendments expected by the end of 2026. Companies must prepare for a more rigorous data-driven compliance framework and digital disclosure requirements as the market moves toward full implementation by 2031.

31 Mar 2026, 19:44cosmetic.chemlinked.comSouth Korea

EU / ECHA Registers CLH Intention for Reaction Mass of 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)cyclohexyl Acetate and p-menth-1-en-8-yl Acetate

Belgium has initiated the process to harmonise the classification of this reaction mass as a reproductive toxicant, with a formal dossier expected by late 2027. A confirmed CMR classification would likely trigger downstream bans in consumer products, requiring proactive supply chain reviews and potential reformulation planning.

30 Mar 2026, 12:10echa.europa.euEuropean Union

Wales Bans Supply of Plastic Wet Wipes From 18 December 2026

Wales will ban the supply of plastic-containing wet wipes starting 18 December 2026, affecting a wide range of consumer and professional cleaning products. Businesses must prioritize product reformulation and navigate divergent UK-wide compliance deadlines to mitigate enforcement risks and ensure continued market access.

29 Mar 2026, 19:28legislation.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Brazil (Anvisa) Cancels Registration of Cosmetics Containing TPO and DMPT

Anvisa has cancelled the registrations of over 500 cosmetic products containing TPO and DMPT as of March 2026, following the expiration of the transition period under RDC 995/2025. This enforcement action necessitates immediate market withdrawal of non-compliant products and signals a strict alignment with international CMR substance restrictions for the Brazilian beauty sector.

29 Mar 2026, 19:12gov.brBrazil