On March 25, 2026, the Korea Cosmetic Industry Association (KCIA) issued a notification regarding the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's (MFDS) issuance of Notification No. 2026-16 to amend the "Regulation on Safety Standards, etc. for Cosmetics." The key amendments include the reorganization of hair dye ingredient lists, the addition of a new UV filter, and the revision of certain test methods. The amendments entered into effect on March 18, 2026.
This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of March 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.
This article compiles the cosmetic regulation updates that took place in September and October in Europe (including the UK), America, and the Asia Pacific region.
There is a diverse range of cosmetic packaging materials, such as glass, metal, plastic, and soft paper packaging. As the last process in the modern cosmetics industry, packaging is necessary to keep the contents clean and safe. However, it is also important to make sure the packaging itself does not pollute the cosmetics or add any unsafe factors to the contents. In addition, consumers’ understanding and judgment of cosmetics products often relies on the information provided on the products and by the sellers, the display of such information, to a large extent, determines consumers’ purchasing decisions and use methods for products.
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