This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of April 2025, covering industry news, newly issued regulations, relevant policy adjustments, and regulatory requirements. It aims to assist enterprises in ensuring compliance and keeping up with global cosmetics regulatory trends.

On May 13, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced significant adjustments to the data submission deadlines under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and PFAS-containing products.

According to the convention, the production of these two substances is theoretically banned globally starting from January 1, 2026.

This article compiles data on cosmetic sampling inspections conducted within China and updates related information for April 2025.

On 2 May, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion (SCCS/1674/25) on Butylparaben (CAS No. 94-26-8). The preliminary opinion was issued on 13 January, 2025.

On April 29, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced a proposal to restrict the use of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) substances within the European Union. This measure aims to protect human health and the environment from the carcinogenic risks associated with these substances.

On April 27, 2025, the China Association of Fragrance, Flavour and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI) issued an announcement to further implement the relevant provisions of the Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulations and the Measures for Administration of Cosmetics Labeling, to facilitate the healthy development of international trade in cosmetics, and to better safeguard consumers' right to know and right to choose.

On April 29, 2025, the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) Releases Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Technical Review of Cosmetics, we have collected the latest FAQ and translated it into English for your reference.

Recently, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) in the United States has charged over 50 companies for failing to warn about the exposure risks of Bisphenol S (BPS) in paper receipts as required by California Proposition 65. Notices of violation were issued, and there are plans to sue these companies under Proposition 65. According to this law, businesses that fail to comply with the warning requirements may face severe legal consequences, including but not limited to fines and injunctions. If sued and found in violation, companies could face fines in the hundreds of thousands, resulting in significant financial and reputational damage.

On April 14, 2025, the European Commission adopted the draft amendment to the POPs Regulation published on December 4, 2023. This draft aims to revise the restriction requirements for Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS). In the future, the European Commission will publish the revised POPs Regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union, officially enacting the new restrictions for PFOS.