Industry News
This page provides a regularly updated resource for the cosmetics industry, dedicated to providing timely and accurate information on significant regulatory and technical developments.
We focus on ensuring compliance with the Chinese and other international regulations, including those relevant to export markets such as the EU, USA, CANADA, MIDDLE EAST etc. Our updates cover key areas such as regulatory changes, technical standard revisions, compliance declarations, MoCRA registration requirements, and the avoidance of restricted substances.
This information is intended to support our clients and the wider cosmetics industry in maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.
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Nine regulatory moves landed across Asia in August 2026. From halal pre-shipment checks in Indonesia to SPF testing reform in South Korea, the region's compliance landscape shifted in ways that di...
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Health Canada has drawn a line. Products containing human-derived exosomes, extracellular vesicles, or cell-conditioned media can be cosmetics—or they can be drugs. Which one depends entirely on what ...
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IntroductionOn August 21, 2026, the UK's Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety of Non-Food and Non-Medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-CS) published safety opinions on seven cosmetic...
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IntroductionIf your brand formulates, manufactures, or sells color cosmetics, skincare, or personal care products in or for the Chinese market, August 2026 brought a wave of regulatory changes...
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2025 European Cosmetics Regulation Updates (April) 1. EU SCCS Releases Safety Assessment Opinion on Nano HydroxyapatiteOn April 3, 2025, the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) pub...
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IntroductionIf your brand formulates anti-aging serums, night creams, moisturisers, or any skincare or color cosmetic product containing Retinal (also known as Retinaldehyde or "...
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IntroductionIf your brand sells makeup cosmetics, skincare, or hair care across Asia, July 2026 brought a wave of regulatory changes that directly affect your formulations, labels, and market ...
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South America Cosmetic Regulatory Update – July 2026Brazil Proposes 142 Additions to the Restricted Substances ListOn July 1, 2026, Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) launched...
