On February 6, 2025, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced a revision to the import procedures under the Chemical Substances Control Law, aimed at strengthening the management of specific hazardous chemicals.

On January 7, 2025, China's National Health Commission updated the termination review list for new food ingredients. The PQQ disodium salt, produced by fermentation using the Hyphomicrobium denitrificans MQ004-2 strain by Hubei Magic Health Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Maiggic”), was included in the list. The review concluded that it is substantially equivalent to the PQQ disodium salt announced in the 2023 No. 8 notice. Except for the production process, other requirements align with those of the already announced PQQ disodium salt.

Recently, CIRS supported Zhuhai Long Health Biotechnology (hereinafter “Long Health”) in achieving Self-GRAS notification for its 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL), a key component of its HMOs product line. It not only underscores Long Health's strong R&D capabilities and outstanding product quality, but also marks a significant advancement for the company in its expansion into the global nutrition and health market. Additionally, it serves as a powerful testament to CIRS's professional service capabilities.

On February 17, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued scientific advice (SCCS/1678/25) on Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) (CAS No. 302776-68-7). The deadline for comments is set for April 25, 2025.

On February 3, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released its strategic plan for 2025-2027 and a detailed work plan for 2025, marking the second phase of its 2024-2028 strategy. The guiding principle of "Promoting Chemical Safety through Science, Collaboration, and Knowledge" will persist, with a 19.5% increase in EU REACH Registration fees expected from April 1, 2025.

This article compiles and summarizes the latest updates on cosmetics regulations globally as of January 2025, covering 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 February 4, 2025, Australia published a list of assessment statements for 12 new industrial chemicals under Section 37 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019. Following the review of applications, Australia will determine whether to issue assessment certificates based on the ability to effectively manage potential risks to human health and the environment. If a decision is made to grant the certificates, the corresponding assessment statements will be publicly available on the Australian Industrial Chemicals website.

In today's globalized market environment, the safe use and management of chemicals are of vital importance. The Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation is a chemical management regulation established by the European Union to protect human health and the environment.

On January 16, 2025, the UK notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the draft Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2025, proposing amendments to Annex III of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products to restrict the use of Methyl Salicylate in certain cosmetic formulations. The regulation is scheduled to be adopted on April 30, 2025, and will officially come into effect on September 30, 2025.

On February 9, 2025, the second round of registration under the Chilean REACH system officially commenced.