,The UK Government announced that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill has received Royal Assent on April 29, 2026, officially becoming law.
- April 29, 2026
- April 29, 2026
On April 13, 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated notification G/TBT/N/CHN/2247 submitted by China, introducing a draft national standard titled "Instructions for Use of Consumer Interest - Part 3: General Labelling for Cosmetics." The standard is issued by the State Administration
- April 28, 2026
On 20 April 2026, European Parliament published its draft legislative resolution on a proposal to amend key EU chemicals legislation, including Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, and Regulation (EU) 2019/1009, with the aim of simplifying regulatory requirements and proced
- April 28, 2026
On 3 April 2026 Korea Cosmetic Industry Association (KCIA) issued Guidance on the Promulgation of the Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Regulations of the Cosmetics Act. The notice references the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's Cosmetics Policy Division-2246 (dated March 31, 2026).
- April 28, 2026
On April 10, 2026, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) released a research report titled "Tips for Promotion and Expansion of Sales Channels Based on Cosmetics-related Market Trends in Poland." The report highlights strong growth in the Polish cosmetics market, which recorded a 16.8% ye
- April 28, 2026
On 09 April 2026, Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety published the minutes of the Working Group meeting on cosmetic ingredients held in Luxembourg.
- April 27, 2026
Effective April 12, 2026, Health Canada requires fragrance allergens to be disclosed on product labels and in the Cosmetic Notification Form if present at concentrations greater than 0.01% in rinse-off products or 0.001% in leave-on products.
- April 27, 2026
On April 10, 2026, Korea Cosmetics Association (KCIA) issued a notice regarding the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) Cosmetics Policy Division-2555 (dated April 9, 2026).
- April 27, 2026
On 10 April 2026 Ministry of Environment (Taiwan) announced the initiation of a public consultation on a draft amendment to Item 1 of the "Item Recycling and Disposal Fee Rate," inviting stakeholders to provide feedback within a 60-day comment period following publication.
- South Korea Updates Cosmetics Regulations Covering Disclosure and Investigation of Imported ProductsApril 27, 2026
On April 3, 2026, the Korea Cosmetics Association (KCIA) issued a notice informing member companies about the promulgation of the Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Regulations of the Cosmetics Act.