On March 26, 2025, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of South Korea issued Notice No.
On March 19, 2025, the WTO circulated a notification from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda regarding the adoption of DEAS 1144:2023, Baby Toilet Soap — Specification, First Edition by…
The FDA Color Certification process ensures that color additives used in foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices meet safety and quality standards under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic…
On March 31, 2025, the UK Government announced an amendment to the UK Cosmetics Regulations, updating Annex III to include new restrictions on methyl salicylate.
On April 3, 2025, Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released a Preliminary Opinion for public comment on the safety of Hydroxyapatite (nano) in oral cosmetic products, including…
On April 1, 2025, the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) issued its opinion on Benzophenone-1 (CAS No. 131-56-6), assessing its safety as a light stabilizer in cosmetic products.
On March 21, 2025, the Ministry of Health, labour and Welfare (MHLW) published the Partial Revision of the Quasi-drug Ingredients Standards 2021"".
On March 13, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released summary data related to the mandatory registration of cosmetic product facilities and listing of cosmetic products.
Health Canada has updated its Cosmetics Notification Form to include a feature that validates and requires a Canadian address in Section 4.
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) held a meeting of its Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients in Luxembourg on February 19-20, 2025.
"On 19 April 2025, the Czech Republic's Ministry of Agriculture received a consultation request regarding the novel food status of boron glycinate and boron bisglycinate.
"On April 24, 2025, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released a draft proposal to include “Helps Maintain Joint Health” as a recognized health function claim for health…
On March 27, 2025, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) finalized the National Food Safety Standard GB 25596-2025 for Special Medical…
On March 28, 2025, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced the First Amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018.
On April 8, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced the official release of eight national standards for health foods, developed by the National Technical Committee…
On April 22, 2025, HHS and FDA announced a plan to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic food dyes by the end of 2026 as part of the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
"On April 7, 2025, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published the approval report for Proposal P1049, which clarifies the requirements for carbohydrate and sugar content claims on…
"On March 14, 2025, the Republic of Korea notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) under document G/TBT/N/KOR/1266 regarding proposed amendments to its Food Sanitation Act.
"On March 12, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health released a draft amendment to Decree 15/2018/ND-CP, which details the implementation of the Law on Food Safety.
"Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved Proposal P1059, mandating the inclusion of energy (kilojoule) content information on the labels of packaged alcoholic beverages.
The Government of Ukraine has adopted Resolution No.
"The document outlines temporary exemptions from specific sections of the Tobacco Control Act for exhibitors, organisers, and venue owners participating in the 2025 Tax Free World Association (…
The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued a firm reminder that any distribution of SHFT vape products—whether sold or given away—is strictly prohibited.
"On April 14, 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a notification from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda regarding the Working Draft East African Standard DEAS 1259:2025…
"On April 14, 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a notification from Kenya regarding the adoption and publication of the Draft East African Standard DEAS 1141-1:2023, titled “…
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance – Customs Department issued Official Letter No.
"On April 15, 2025, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced a set of support measures for Canadian businesses impacted by recent U.S. tariffs. The initiatives include: 1.
The European Union has temporarily suspended its countermeasures against US tariffs on steel and aluminium, covering €21 billion in exports, to facilitate negotiations.
"The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued Trade Notice No. 01/2025-26, announcing the launch of the Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk.
On April 10, 2025, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea issued a legislative notice (Notice No.